James is an LFC fan and season ticket holder, who has been betting all of his adult life after getting the bug from attending the Grand National a number of times. He's got an interest in playing and watching most sports including golf, darts, football, NFL and horse racing. As a keen bettor, he's always on the lookout for value and loves spotting something at a big price that fits the trends. He applies this to online casinos too, and is always looking to beat the house.
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Q&A with James Stoddart
What's your biggest gambling regret?
Backing The New One in the 2015 Champion Hurdle. I backed him in 2014 and felt hard done by, then went back in the following year instead of taking a proper look at the race and seeing Faugheen was the obvious winner. I don't mind if I pick the wrong horse or team to win, but that was poor process.
What's the luckiest win you've ever had?
Diego Du Charmil in the 2016 Fred Winter. Had no chance heading to the last and was going to finish third at best, only for the two horses going much better than him to fall and leave him clear heading to the line.
What's the last book you read?
The Dirtiest Race in History. It's about the 1988 Olympic 100m final and how pretty much everyone it in was found to have taken performance enhancing drugs at some point in their career. Well worth a read.
What do you do to relax?
Playing any sport. I'll have a game of anything if someone asks, and will usually end up hooked on it for a while.
What's the one gambling myth you're tired of hearing?
Maybe not a myth, but people who say, "I won't back anything under X price." A short price can still be a good bet.
What's the worst beat you've ever had?
Wasn't for a big amount of money, but when Hawkeye didn't see the ball clearly crossed the line in the Aston Villa vs Sheffield United game a few years ago that cost me a bet.
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