Welcome to Lords of the Ring, a community to remember and discuss all the old time characters who worked the betting rings of England - pls send photos
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A young Leslie Steele betting at Beverley in the 60s
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Very sad news but he had a long innings, one of the classiest guys you could hope to meet.
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Sad to report that Dennis Thomas ex Ladbrokes on course has passed away after a shortish illness
Probably last of that generation at 96 and we’ll known as Dennis the Singer(he had such a great voice even Matt Monroe couldn’t follow him one night after Yarmouth races!
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May 28
Said I look for photo
Bbboommm here we go @Lordsofthering1
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May 25
@Lordsofthering1 isn't that @stampyourballs over Mikeys shoulder
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May 25
Plenty of families enjoying the sunshine @Redcarracing 🌞
Spotted a couple of big punters too
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May 19
Top man Gilly @Lordsofthering1
Blackpools most famous after the Tower
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May 20
@Lordsofthering1 alway nice to be @NottsRacecourse and have 5 minutes
With Phillip
Reminiscing on many happy days racing
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May 14
@KeejayOV3 @SimonNott @Lordsofthering1 alway a pleasure to be back @yorkracecourse and meet friends old and new
One very sad loss this year Ronnie Foster
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May 11
This week for the MW crew ⬇️
Mon - @CatterickRaces
Wed, Thu, Fri - @yorkracecourse
Sat -@ThirskRaces
Sun - @RiponRaces
Have a good week & enjoy your racing 🏇🏇🏇
Don’t pack your winter coat away just yet 👍
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1998 Bookmaker Johnny Ridley
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Have any old betting tickets at home? They look good when framed.
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He looks well .how old will he be know seems ages since they backed the wrong horse at Southwell.
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I don’t believe it and how old is Harry White in this picture?
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