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The imposing presence of Gary Wiltshire has long been one of the familiar and colourful sights on the racecourses and dog tracks of Britain. Biggest of the big gamblers, Gary has been punter, racecourse bookmaker, and in recent years television pundit, heading BBC coverage of the betting ring. But there are two sides to Gary Wiltshire. One shows the genial, wise-cracking personality revelling in every angle of the betting business, the poor boy made good, with racehorses running in his colours and a personalised number-plate on his Mercedes. The other shows his obsessive punting bringing him to what he unflinchingly calls 'rock bottom'. The story tells how from the age of five he could calculate the return on a bet; how he would serve the Kray twins at his father's flower stall in Leather Lane; how he famously lost over £1 million on the day of Frankie Dettori's Magnificent Seven at Ascot and then sold all he had so that he could pay off every penny he owed, and started again. It is a remarkable rollercoaster ride of good and bad fortune, by turns hilarious and heart-rending.
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GARY WILTSHIRE is professional gambler, TV pundit for the BBC and a one-time racecourse bookmaker.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok,
By Nigel (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Winning It Back: The Autobiography of Britain's Biggest Gambler (Hardcover)
Ok book but I thought not a lot of content. Read whole book in few days and not because it was interesting.Will not re-read personally and plenty of better/interesting racing/gambling books out there.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book,
This review is from: Winning It Back: The Autobiography of Britain's Biggest Gambler (Hardcover)
I have to say that this is the first book I have ever seen my husband read from cover to cover !!He enjoyed it so much and could not stop talking about what an interesting life Mr Wiltshire has had I say anyone who has ever been horse or dog racing will love this book
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An unusual autobiography!,
This review is from: Winning It Back: The Autobiography of Britain's Biggest Gambler (Hardcover)
Really enjoyed this book. I was at Ascot the day Frankie rode his Magnificent Seven and didn't realise until later that someone lost their livelihood on the same day. Gary's story is fascinating and it's amazing that he actually paid back all of the money. I also enjoyed his life story and where he got to. He's larger than life and funny too!
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