From the desk of Michael Turner, a horse racing enthusiast with over 15 years in the racing game

The main problem with betting is that it involves money, Money; affects us in numerous ways, whether we have it, don’t have it, or however, we look upon getting more through betting. The current financial climate means bookmakers will be busier than ever as punters attempt to bet themselves out of winter woes.
You will find different opinions and outlooks concerning money if you talk to various folks up and down the social ladder. Perhaps we put such an emphasis on money that it holds us ba...