Diary of an Amateur Punter
LUCIE’S LOOKING READY TO SHINE: Ben Morgan puts Rich Ricci juvenile top of his tips for the month ahead
Ben Morgan puts Rich Ricci juvenile top of his tips for the month ahead.
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 3 months agoParol heads up Ben’s ten
Ben Morgan casts a shrewd eye over his key punting hopes for the month.
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Cheltenham Festival
/ 5 months agoSLADE STEEL: More Cheltenham Festival glory beckons
Ben Morgan lists his top ten horses to follow into the new jumps season
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 6 months agoBoY WILL STEP UP IN THE WET
Ben Morgan sticks to his guns with 10 top tips to follow in the coming weeks Ballymount Boy hasn’t been seen since I put him up last month...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 7 months agoVALUE OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT
Ben Morgan shares his September shortlist of track hopefuls City Of Troy sealed his triumphant British season with the Derby hero landing the Juddmonte International in style at...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 8 months agoCARRY ON UP TO THE KNAVESMIRE
Ben Morgan shares thoughts on track prospects for his ‘August Arrows’ CARRYTHEONE. If there is any justice in the horse racing world (often there isn’t) then this lad...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 9 months agoJACK’S CERTAIN ABOUT THE LAD
Ben Morgan tips up out his pick of juicy bets ready to ripen this month Certain Lad, Jack Channon’s inmate, isn’t getting any younger but he seems to...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 1 year agoMY LUCK’S TURNED – FOR NOW AT LEAST!
Ben Morgan came out on the right side of a final-fence faller for once in a broadly successful month It was only last month when I was bemoaning...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 1 year agoFALLING AT THE FINAL HURDLE
DIARY OF AN AMATEUR PUNTER Ben Morgan didn’t have the best of luck in the home straight this month A carefully planned early finish at work during Winter...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 1 year agoDECENT END TO A DIFFICULT SEASON
Ben Morgan is looking forward to getting stuck into the jumps In terms of profitability and activity, the 2023 Flat season hasn’t been the most successful for...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoMY BIG TOP TEN
Ben Morgan reveals the horses that he’s looking forward to following this winter BOWENSPARK HENRY Daly will certainly be looking forward to the jumps season as he has...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoHitting the post again!
Ben Morgan has some lovely news this month but it didn’t help him back winners A busy couple of weeks meant I had to sit out the August...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoI dropped the ball, big time!
Ben Morgan scrummed down with some rugby stars – and ended up in the sin-bin The first quarter of the flat season seems to have dragged on forever...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoA MONTH TO FORGET!
Ben Morgan started well with the Scottish National winner – but things soon went downhill AS Ire-read my notes before starting this I can quite honestly say this...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoTIME STACKING FORM
From the desk of Michael Turner – horse racing product innovator serving racing punters for over 15 years Overall, form and recent form allow for two different sets...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoA nice day down the local
Ben Morgan popped to nearby Ludlow and left with his pockets bulging The Ebor Handicap is the centrepiece of York’s four-day August meeting and is invariably one of...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoGOOD START BUT IT ALL WENT DOWNHILL
Ben Morgan gave back his early winnings but it’s onwards and upwards in 2023 The state of the ground has been a major talking point through the first...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoA FANTASTIC START TO 2023!
Everything turns to gold for Ben Morgan – but he knows the gambling gods will be watching! As I compile my notes of activity for this past month,...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoGood start but it went downhill
Ben Morgan gave back his early winnings but it’s onwards and upwards in 2023 The state of the ground has been a major talking point through the first...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoStill waiting for the big kick off
Ben Morgan feels the jumps season hasn’t hit top gear yet but still found plenty to bet on The jumping action is well under way now’ is how...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 2 years agoA FITTING END TO THE FLAT SEASON
Ben Morgan has his final fling on the level before turning his attention to the jumping game AFTER last month’s Ten to follow piece, my attention is undoubtedly...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 3 years agoOFF TO A FLYER WITH BOARDMAN
Ben Morgan hopes his favourite Flat will bring in the profits Cap Francais Ialways get asked at this time of year ‘do I prefer Flat or jumps?’ and...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 3 years agoSO NEAR, YET SO FAR
Ben Morgan hit the crossbar plenty of times but still made a profit at Cheltenham and Aintree Sceau Royal Despite a profitable week at Cheltenham I was left...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 3 years agoCARIBEAN BOY BRINGS ME SUNSHINE
Ben Morgan gets a much-needed lift late on in the month As Ede’iffs Elton got chinned on the line at Wincanton on Boxing Day I knew it wasn’t...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 3 years agoFITNESS PLAYS BIG ROLE AT THIS TIME
Ben Morgan ends his month on a winning note At this stage of the season, I remain sceptical of most horses and their fitness levels which results in...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 3 years agoDAVE’S TWEET KICKSTARTED MY WINNERS!
Ben Morgan ends a frustrating summer with an upsurge in luck After a busy few months finding a new home, that fell through, then staying put, moving back...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 4 years agoDARK JEDI COMES GOOD AFTER ALL
Ben Morgan’s month ends on the upward track The week after Royal Ascot, or any Festival for that matter, is always a tough one for punters. The anticipation...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 4 years agoWITH MY LUCK, I SHOULD TRY THE PLACEPOT
Ben Morgan gets a touch of the each-ways at Ascot I knew I had to get on Didtheyleaveuoutto early and I’m really glad I did. This horse had...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 4 years agoMOTHER EARTH GIVES ME HER BOUNTY
Ben Morgan hits form in the 1,000 Guineas Itry not to get too involved with the Flat season until after Guineas weekend as I use the time between...
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Diary of an Amateur Punter
/ 4 years agoLOVE IS 7-1 FOR THE ARC, I LIKE THAT!
Ben Morgan gives us his ten to hit the bookies Ace Aussie I couldn’t believe this horse went off 18/1 for his reappearance at Leopardstown recently given how strong...
