He’s not an obsessive punter, i think that’s the problem. When I’ve seen him interviewed he’s healthily self-effacing and gave the impression he simply doesn’t care if a bet comes off or not. He also knows a lot of racing is play-acting and/or rubbish, and makes mention of this from time to time. That is all very healthy and good from a sanity point of view but no good for the pricewise column. I would be embarrassed by the run of dodos he has put up over the years.
