Why two bookies have opened up for the inside track on life at the races

The 2022 Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday (April 9). Two bookies with more than 30 years' experience in the betting ring have put pen to paper for 'Mug Bookies' - an insider's look on how punters may be able to beat the bookmakers more often. Johnny Winall and David Watts from Gloucestershire have even named a racehorse after the books.

Johnny started as a small independent bookmaker with a shop called 'the chicken coop'. He joined forces with David to establish two more shops, but the partnership ended. Johnny and David wrote a book called Mug Bookies. It's a guide for those who want to gamble more often. It includes tales from the Grand National and the Cheltenham Festival. The book is written with great humour and easy writing style. They wanted to document how the industry has changed through the decades.

Johnny named a horse after the book. Johnny believes it would bring a unique marketing opportunity. The horse is owned by a syndicate. Disciplined gambling is crucial in successful gambling.