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Dixon brother on Racing tv everyday they are like **** in a field they are everywhere and are so boring and talk crap
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the new chuckle brothers, we pay their wages as they put us all away
Got to agree so confident about a fav before the race then full of excuses after!
But seriously, how do they monopolise to the extent that they do?
Chris Dixon says 'Big Mojo has shown more speed than Mick Appleby probably thought he would'...
in a sort of 'ive never spoken to Mick Appleby in my life' way...
doe she think we're stupid ?
he's probably never spoken to David O'Meara either ffs...
laughable.
in a sort of 'ive never spoken to Mick Appleby in my life' way...
doe she think we're stupid ?
he's probably never spoken to David O'Meara either ffs...
laughable.
When not on RacingTV they are on Billy Racing radio (Martin anyway).
And both disappear or are struck dumb when one of their legion of horses is about to run. No help from these pundits, maybe their punditry role is based on the Mushroom Strategy- keep 'em in the dark and feed 'em shiite!
So, earnings from Racing TV? £1500 per day plus what, £100 for a shift on Billy Racing radio?
I've said it before about the various 'pundits' in racing - why does anyone bother listening to them, I very rarely do.
spot on stu...
problem is the head honchos at telly/radio stations seem to think we sit here every day piningon every word the say...
absolute clowns...
they could save their channels thousands by not using them but they carry on dishing out the cash.
weird imv.
problem is the head honchos at telly/radio stations seem to think we sit here every day piningon every word the say...
absolute clowns...
they could save their channels thousands by not using them but they carry on dishing out the cash.
weird imv.
He made a great call on the hannon horse at chepstow, but like everything in racing, you are only as good as your next tip...Its a thankless "job".
Someone has too.....i dont know what folk expect....He talks well, gets winners, and losers like we all do.
he is in the industry, so is going to get the gig....
he is in the industry, so is going to get the gig....
I'd rather they gave the money to racing and prize money, but the gravy train isn't slowing down anytime soon.
As Barney would say, you are one of the these takeout merchant
As Barney would say, you are one of the these takeout merchant
Wouldn't be so bad if you had independent people on TV and they gave an view, most on the TV are agents, ex-jockeys, wives etc
not in my house it doesn't...
if there were no pundits and they just showed the raw feed from the track and audio from the racecourse commentator i'd probably keep RTV...
resulting in more paddock shots...
but i ditched it due to the number of pundits they use on a daily basis who say absolutely nowt other than great ride / great training performance / owner is a wonderful human being.
if there were no pundits and they just showed the raw feed from the track and audio from the racecourse commentator i'd probably keep RTV...
resulting in more paddock shots...
but i ditched it due to the number of pundits they use on a daily basis who say absolutely nowt other than great ride / great training performance / owner is a wonderful human being.
spot on in hell...
totally agree...
trainers sons/daughters...
folk who work for trainers...
jockeys agents...
recent jockeys...
it's a complete and utter joke and they're getting nowt from me.
totally agree...
trainers sons/daughters...
folk who work for trainers...
jockeys agents...
recent jockeys...
it's a complete and utter joke and they're getting nowt from me.
Did either of the Dixon 'Tommo Clones' give any encouragement to back their winner Escarpment today? Deafening silence! Unchallenged by the studio co-conspirators, no doubt!
They are both a waste of space just like a lot of presenters on racing uk
I would never pay to watch this channel even it was free
I would never pay to watch this channel even it was free
Ihal, in fairness to him he said that you couldn't trust Escarpment as he was a temperamental sort, but was hopeful.
I'm sure they would quite happily share information from their trainers on their horses if you contributed towards the 30 grand it costs to keep a horse in training per annum
their quite happy to share their thoughts,inside titbits on horses they don't contribute 30 grand a month towards training.big evs.mojo,annos etc etc
The Dixon Bros have two running today, Island Native (2.0 Chep) and Greenwich (8.15 Nwc), both currently showing around the 8/1 mark. Interested in hearing if either or both of the boys drop the Mushroom Strategy and their vow of silence and offer meaningful input on what's expected of the pair, on any of the media channels they are handsomely paid to inform listeners and viewers.
Isleham, what do you think is the role of the pundit? Surely to inform to the best of their ability and certainly not to withhold information!
After your brainless comment, I reckon that back in feudal times you'd be quite happy to go along with the custom of the day and have your new bride broken in by the Lord of the Manor on Honeymoon Night!
Isleham, what do you think is the role of the pundit? Surely to inform to the best of their ability and certainly not to withhold information!
After your brainless comment, I reckon that back in feudal times you'd be quite happy to go along with the custom of the day and have your new bride broken in by the Lord of the Manor on Honeymoon Night!
I think pundits should be interpretating the formwork and what they see in the paddock and racecourse and not passing on confidential information they get on their own horses
whatever happened to their Dixon Bloodstock adventure ?
didn't seem to last long when they went on their own.
didn't seem to last long when they went on their own.
Won’t be long until it’s a case of ‘other interests’ tbh…
seemed to just vanish in to thin air aceform...
very strange.
very strange.
any truth in the line I read somewhere Martin made a million on here ?
they've got about a dozen jobs between them ffs...
A person from Wallsend made three Howard (allegedly)…..
Isleham thinks pundits should be interpretating the formwork and what they see in the paddock and racecourse and not passing on confidential information they get on their own horses
Please tell me you're joking, you're far too innocent a fish to be let loose in these shark-infested waters. If not, you should be warned off for your own safety or possibly even sectioned!
Please tell me you're joking, you're far too innocent a fish to be let loose in these shark-infested waters. If not, you should be warned off for your own safety or possibly even sectioned!
Fingers crossed for Greenwich, has either Bro spoken?
'Just a note from the paddock, Paper Doll will come on a lot for the run'
Just beaten, that's what we pay our subs for! Jeez.
Just beaten, that's what we pay our subs for! Jeez.
no it isnt
baldy dixon is the best judge on the channel. regularly puts up big choc ices that win or go well
nick look says hes the best hes worked with
baldy dixon is the best judge on the channel. regularly puts up big choc ices that win or go well
nick look says hes the best hes worked with
if you have to give an opinion on every horse in every race its hardly surprising. and he didnt say it couldnt win
agree, there's a lot worse than him, but I came off it because of what he said.
Dixon brothers are definitely amongst the betters pundits. Surprised they come in for so much stick. I'd never back a horse just because someone says so but in the main the analysis they provide is pretty good and worth listening to. They will still get more races wrong than they get right just as we all do, but judge them by the overall analysis rather than any 'tips'
The baldy dixon is a good judge and is well worth his post on racing tv, seems a nice fella too
Pretty sure they do not receive anywhere near £1500 a day. If they do, I know at least one pundit who will be wanting a payrise!! Actually, the money for TV punditry is not that great.
Although a bit different, about 3 years after my poker book came out in 2006, Sky Poker had me on as a guest pundit for four weeks in the summer of 2009.
Paid £250 a pop and x's - and they scrutinised the latter to make sure I was not on the fiddle!
Enjoyed it but when it stopped I realised I had failed to record the shows properly (stupid, stupid, stupid of me).
So, I asked Sky for a disc of the shows i was on. They sent me a disc but it was the wrong shows. Hence, I asked them to do it again and they wanted £75 to do so!! That was the end of our relationship and so unless someone, somewhere still has recordings of those shows, my brief TV work has been lost forever!!
Although a bit different, about 3 years after my poker book came out in 2006, Sky Poker had me on as a guest pundit for four weeks in the summer of 2009.
Paid £250 a pop and x's - and they scrutinised the latter to make sure I was not on the fiddle!
Enjoyed it but when it stopped I realised I had failed to record the shows properly (stupid, stupid, stupid of me).
So, I asked Sky for a disc of the shows i was on. They sent me a disc but it was the wrong shows. Hence, I asked them to do it again and they wanted £75 to do so!! That was the end of our relationship and so unless someone, somewhere still has recordings of those shows, my brief TV work has been lost forever!!
Sky Poker TV, blimey that's a flashback - Poker still pretty popular enough back then for a TV show. I used to play a fair bit at Sky back in those days.
What is the book Knight?
What is the book Knight?
... Your surname is not Ungar is it Stu. ?? His biography " one of a kind " is a good read if you can get hold of it.
lol Glasgow, well I'd have wished to had his success, but not his terrible downfall - he was a genius, but a flawed one too sadly, great story though.
I've read the book about his story, The man behind the shades, it's pretty mad really. He was actually better at Gin Rummy almost unbeatable, than Poker, despite winning at the top level in Poker.
But eventually became totally broke despite all the winnings and ability. Lessons for all of us in there.
I've read the book about his story, The man behind the shades, it's pretty mad really. He was actually better at Gin Rummy almost unbeatable, than Poker, despite winning at the top level in Poker.
But eventually became totally broke despite all the winnings and ability. Lessons for all of us in there.
Yes,I have got that book as well, as you say a sorry outcome for him really, I still enjoy watching some of those old WSOP finals on YouTube.
I couldn't play myself as I found my hands shaking whenever any games got serious.
(true).
I couldn't play myself as I found my hands shaking whenever any games got serious.
(true).
Totally, I only ever played Poker online, never live.
I would give far too much away live like you say! That is for those with ice in their veins.
I would give far too much away live like you say! That is for those with ice in their veins.
Little clip from youtube here Stu.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VZFONkQ8Ic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VZFONkQ8Ic
the ex,S at epsom will have been £500 +,tkt in,travel,etc etc
I have only ever watched online and never played, I always thought it would cost too much to learn with all the sharks about.
Second - I basically stopped playing when I realised how efficient the majority of players were, once the pool thinned out.
Add in the modern era of AI 'assistance' for online players, and it is basically pointless IMO these days. Haven't played at all for some time, which is a bit sad, but way things go.
Add in the modern era of AI 'assistance' for online players, and it is basically pointless IMO these days. Haven't played at all for some time, which is a bit sad, but way things go.
Ironically, live play is now about the only place to play where you can be guaranteed not to be playing vs analysis machines, and well drilled opponents. There are always a few easier players to beat online, but by the time you get to them the other sharks around have drained your funds and those of the weaker players.
stu,,,my book was called 'How to Play Internet Poker to Win' by Victor Knight (me) published by Foulsham in 2006.
It was a guide, from basic introduction to online poker through to certain types of play. Aimed at novices. I spent around 4 months in late 2005 playing online poker for the research. IT is still available online.
But the same as you, I quickly realised that online games were being farmed by good class players, especially from the US where poker is much more widely played as a leisure activity. That said, there was a while at the start of internet poker when the Eastern Europeans allowed their pride and somewhat aggressive nature to get in the way of sensible play. But the Yanks soon had them hanging out to dry!
As for playing live, well that has always bothered me. After all, supposing I sit down with, say, Michael Tabor or Richard Branson? Their banks would be infinitely bigger than mine and so, despite how good I might be, they'd eventually clean me out.
Anyway, having a book published about Poker was reasonably profitable - it hit number 20,000 on the Amazon best sellers list in September 2006 (although how Amazon calculate its sales is a whole different ball game!)
But my book confirmed to me that when there is a gold rush on (like Internet Poker was for a while) those who do best are those selling the shovels....hence, I made more from my book than I ever would have done so playing.
No, I will be sticking to horse racing for the rest of my natural!
It was a guide, from basic introduction to online poker through to certain types of play. Aimed at novices. I spent around 4 months in late 2005 playing online poker for the research. IT is still available online.
But the same as you, I quickly realised that online games were being farmed by good class players, especially from the US where poker is much more widely played as a leisure activity. That said, there was a while at the start of internet poker when the Eastern Europeans allowed their pride and somewhat aggressive nature to get in the way of sensible play. But the Yanks soon had them hanging out to dry!
As for playing live, well that has always bothered me. After all, supposing I sit down with, say, Michael Tabor or Richard Branson? Their banks would be infinitely bigger than mine and so, despite how good I might be, they'd eventually clean me out.
Anyway, having a book published about Poker was reasonably profitable - it hit number 20,000 on the Amazon best sellers list in September 2006 (although how Amazon calculate its sales is a whole different ball game!)
But my book confirmed to me that when there is a gold rush on (like Internet Poker was for a while) those who do best are those selling the shovels....hence, I made more from my book than I ever would have done so playing.
No, I will be sticking to horse racing for the rest of my natural!
The Knight so have you renamed the book?!
Maybe you should write a horse racing one, there's plenty out there with similar claims!
Maybe you should write a horse racing one, there's plenty out there with similar claims!
Very interesting, thanks Knight - might look up your book sometime. 
Poker used to be massive online, including on here (Betfair). But like you say I think people eventually realised they were getting 'farmed' and moved on to other things...but we still have the olden days and some good memories.
Poker used to be massive online, including on here (Betfair). But like you say I think people eventually realised they were getting 'farmed' and moved on to other things...but we still have the olden days and some good memories.
swifty...not down to me to rename the book!! I never wanted it called that in the first place because it was meant to be a guide to how to play - from what PC's worked best through to the best sites - but the publisher wanted How to Win in the title and it was their money paying for my time!
You make a good point, though.
My first book was called How to win at Spread Betting and my second 'Greyhound Racing to Win'. Three books and three separate publishers but they all wanted 'to Win' somewhere in the title.
I would love to do a book about 'Safe Betting on the Horses'. In an age where losses lead to affordability checks etc. I think I could educate punters about how to play the nags better. BUT, no publisher wants something boring like that and with horse racing in decline I doubt my idea will ever become a reality!
You make a good point, though.
My first book was called How to win at Spread Betting and my second 'Greyhound Racing to Win'. Three books and three separate publishers but they all wanted 'to Win' somewhere in the title.
I would love to do a book about 'Safe Betting on the Horses'. In an age where losses lead to affordability checks etc. I think I could educate punters about how to play the nags better. BUT, no publisher wants something boring like that and with horse racing in decline I doubt my idea will ever become a reality!
They know what catches the eye, and if it sells more , that's the bottom line.
I've got a book 'How to Win at Horse Racing' on my bookshelf, someone else got in first!
I've got a book 'How to Win at Horse Racing' on my bookshelf, someone else got in first!
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