A couple of lenghts behind - Rated 
For what had the ingredients to become a bloody good book, it doesn't deliver. Dave Nevison really could have made this book a lot better than it is. Reason being is that for such an interesting profession, I am very surprised that for all the race meetings that he has attended, there were not more hilarious stories to be told. It is interesting, but not interesting enough for me. From a gambling perspective, interesting stories & facts, but no secrets. If you do read this book, you won't be able to give up your day job after you've finished it if that's what you are looking for.
A Bloody Good Read - Rated 
I read Daves weekly column, its never too serious, and is an entertaining account of his ups and downs as a professional punter. This book offers more of the same, right from his beginnings in the city through his decision to become a professional punter. It gives you an insight into his methodology, although does not go into any great detail, but that isn't what this book is about. Dave holds many strong opinions, and does not shirk expressing them, about racing and some of the individuals in it. I read this book cover to cover in three days, and really really enjoyed it, it also confirmed what I have always known, that I don't have the balls to be pro punter. Buy it be entertained.
Interesting - Rated
An interesting look at the work of a modern day punter .
Who makes a good living from his not the norm methods of multiple betting .
The book made the modern day world of Internet betting , Spread betting etc. an area that is worth consideration for those of the old school .
No road to riches for the novice punter to be found amongst these pages as Dave's actual methods receive scant coverage .However what is more than useful is an indication of the attitude of mind that is required to make your betting pay .That alone may be worth the books cost providing you get it at a value price.
jje
The Perfect Book For The Horse Racing Enthusiast - Rated 
If you already have a reasonable knowledge of horse racing, then this book will definitely steer you in the direction needed to become a profitable gambler. For sure Dave doesn't go into the abc's of odds compiling, or exactly how he judges form, but these things are easily learned if your serious about punting on the horses.
This acount of a professional gambler is both funny and extremely close to the bone. Anyone with a good sense of humour and even the vaguest interest in the horses will love this book.
Very good autobiography but disappointing gambling guide - Rated
I read the book 'A Bloody Good Winner' cover to cover (which was a good sign) and enjoyed it as an entertaining autobiography.
It is very humourous in parts, particularly so when Nevison is ridiculing fellow racecourse pro's like Alan Potts.
David certainly pulls no punches and will probably make a few enemies as a result of his thoughts about some of his fellow gambling peers.
One chap he definately does not verbally attack is fellow Racing UK pundit Eddie Fremantle. Nevo freely admits that Eddie's advice on odds compiling helped him make the transition from enthusiastic amateur to racing professional.
It is a great pity that David Nevison does not offer any real tips on odds compiling in the way of worked examples. All he basically says is 'only bet when the available odds on offer exceed that of your own'. Gee, cheers Nevo, we all know that.
What the betting public are crying out for is a book that really explains the art of odds compiling to a standard of the in-house compilers employed by the major bookmaking firms.
Im sure Nevison could of done this, but frankly he doesnt want new pro's suddenly springing up everywhere and competing for the early odds.
At least dave is honest in his losses as well as his wins, which is a refreshing change from a few other books of this type.
I would recommend this book to anyone whether they are a gambler or not, purely as an insight into an alternative lifestyle.
If you are buying this book to learn how to start betting as a pro, forget it!
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