@McCormackBM

On course bookmakers fielding on WA horse racing. A father and son partnership who are passionate about WA racing

 Perth, Western Australia
Joined September 2022
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James Lovell@JamesJohnLovellOct 5
Only horse racing could shoot itself in the foot by making its biggest fans the least appealing to have as customers Here’s how it manages to do that👇🏻 blog.dragonbet.co.uk/racings…

Racing's Media Rights Death Spiral: A Bookmaker's View

Why turnover-based media rights charges make racing's most loyal punters the least welcome customers, from a DragonBet bookmaker who is also a punter.

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Johnny O'Neil "Cosmic Crusader can't win a Group 1" Just a mouth with NFI! I hope Pike gets a bit of kudos for the ride too...plenty over there very quick to bag him.
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@SEN_trackJul 27
Johnny O’Neill doesn’t believe that Cosmic Crusader has what it takes to win a Group 1 this spring. @bet365_aus | @ghall27 | @mummify57 | @SENGiddyUp
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In 1985 27 bookmakers fielded oncourse on Hannans Handicap Day at @kalracing. Tomorrow there will be 5. Just one bookie from the list of '85 will still be in the line up. Do you know which one?
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Say you are in New Zealand without saying you are in New Zealand. 😄 @lonelyplanet #NZ #Twizel #MtCook
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Perth Cup racebook from 1978. Interesting to see 11 of the 16 runners on the minimum of just 46kg! Top weight Reckless had won the 1977 Syd, Ade and Bris cups before running 2nd in the Melb Cup. Muros won the Perth Cup in '77. Golden Centre won at 33/1 from Reckless and Muros.
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Quick drive up the highway this morning to Kalgoorlie (600km) for Boulder Cup Day. Beautiful day for racing. Hopefully we can cover petrol money! Ginger Baker ew value in the Cup. Classy old bugger and I'd rather go to war with him than any of the others. Fav htb though.
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James Lovell@JamesJohnLovellSep 17
Today the gambling commission published something us on-course bookmakers already knew - but why is it happening and what does it tell you… blog.dragonbet.co.uk/turnove…

Turnover on Racing is Down But It's Up in The Ring - Why is that happening and What does it tell...

For as long as I can remember, people have been declaring that the betting ring is finished. “The game’s gone,” […]

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Sunny and warm in Bunbury today, with a very strong breeze down the home straight. That's all I've got for insights. GL if playing and don't forget the on course bookie if at the track. Crowd about to reach a critical mass where it surpasses the number of staff! @BunburyTurfClub
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Surely CJP isn't going to sit back and let this staying event become a sit-sprint exhibition race for Ladies Pro. I'd be asking Uncle Bob for a pass to ride him aggressively and get the filly out of her comfort zone and turn it into a true staying test. Let him roll! #westbound
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91.3 SportFM@913sportfmJul 17
LISTEN | Ahead of the big weekend of Racing at Ascot & Belmont, Wes Cameron & Marty Young present INSIDE RACING on @tsc913sportfm with Declan Kelly. omny.fm/shows/the-sports-con…

The Sports Connection - Inside Racing - [17/07/2026] - The Sports...

Ahead of the big weekend of Racing at Ascot & Belmont, Wes Cameron & Marty Young present INSIDE RACING on The Sports Connection with Declan Kelly

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91.3 SportFM@913sportfmJul 16
PODCAST | They're Off and Racing Industry Podcast @CrawshawJack, Scott Embry & @DigbyBeacham @MickyGrantham, @PatemanMitchell, @TashFaithfull22, @RadfordRhys. Listen: omny.fm/shows/theyre-off-and… #waracing #perthracing @ozrace | @darlingviewTB | @thoroheadsWA
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Ready to go for Day 3 of Royal Ascot. Great experience so far with a successful day 1 on the books and were lucky enough to score box tickets for day 2 experiencing the day from the other side of the ledger!
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Bjorn Baker Racing
@BBakerRacingJun 14
A beautiful tribute
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Ascot Racecourse
@AscotJun 14
Horses have been with us, side by side through the ages. At Royal Ascot 2026, we celebrate the Year of the Horse. #RoyalAscot
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Andrew@andrew_barwiseJun 14
Great to catch up with Peter and Scott from @McCormackBM this afternoon. They are in the UK for a couple of weeks and are taking bets on the rail at Royal Ascot. Thank you very much for the Akubra and good luck next week 🇦🇺🐎
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McCormack Bookmaking goes international – at Sandown, England
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Are there any 'Road To Royal Ascot' type podcasts similar to Cheltenham around to listen to? I need to get familiar with the form, and its a long flight! @Ascot @willaitkenhead @racingoncourse @SimonNott
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Last year's promotion for Royal Ascot. June 16 to 20 this year. Can't wait!
At The Races
@AtTheRaces16 Jun 2025
Royal @Ascot week is here! 🎩

Royal Ascot: Horse Racing's Greatest Stage

Watch Royal Ascot live on Sky Sports Racing

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For major race meetings in Aust young patrons are issued with a wristband upon entry once they have shown proof of age. They can then purchase alcohol or place bets simply by having the wristband on display. No wristband no service. Simple. Frictionless. Why not UK bookies?
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1/12 🧵 Quokka Day 2026 Betting Ring Report Having @racingblogger at this year's Quokka was a great PR move. The guy does a great job promoting the Trilogy and the city on this platform 👊. An early start meant low turnover early but it built through the day.
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11/12 R10 I hadn't got much right all day but I thought both favs could get beat here and attacked the race accordingly. Stood Pike in the last (Malletier) for 5k with Horcrux under the money. Got a dream result on the biggest hold of the day with Sir Dreamalot. Res 6-11-4 3-7
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12/12 Despite losing on 7 of the 10 races, and getting the form wrong all day we were able to post a 5 figure win with a massive result on the last. We held 85k and won 13k. Lucky to get the result, but making books where you lose small but can win big seems to be a good recipe.
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