#BettingPeople: DAVE ‘SWAMPY’ CLARKE

#BettingPeople: David, the son of a bookmaker, has been in the game all of his life and worked through the many changes in the betting ring over the last 30 years. In this interview, he talks about a life in the betting industry.

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DAVE ‘SWAMPY’ CLARKE Part 1 of 3

Dave talks about being a fixture on racecourses for decades, the origins of the ‘Swampy’ nickname, clerking with a pencil in a field book, the changing eras he’s worked through, being a serious punter and more.

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DAVE ‘SWAMPY’ CLARKE Part 2 of 3

Being born into the business, his father running betting shops and a credit office for Heathorns, Peter Jollife, Derek Barnes, Ivor Perry and High Risk bookies he worked for.

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DAVE ‘SWAMPY’ CLARKE Part 3 of 3

Dave talks about computers, backing horses, Adrian Massey’s speed figures, a couple of notable touches, Inform ratings, the option of betting for a living full time and his current position in racing.

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