On june 26, 1975, professional gambler barney curley pulled off one of the most famous betting coups in all of sports. On june 26, 1975, barney curley landed an audacious coup at bellewstown that was as daring as it was inspired. Bookmakers now have communications and technology in place to thwart any. Barney curley linked to gamble that hits bookmakers for millions former trainer had connections to all four winners in the wellorchestrated coup that hits the betting industry hard. A series of victories that day earned professional. Or indus valley, whose form under des donovan in 2011 and 2012 matched that of eye of the tiger and barely beat anything home. Barney curley biography leader of the yellow sam betting coup.
Nick townsend on may 10, 2010, legendary gambler barney curley and his. Foldup bikes, maps and mobiles the inside story of the. The only thing you could say for certain, he said after his huge win, was that no organised gambling coup of this kind could happen for the. For over four decades barney curley proved himself a rare exception. Barney curley coup earns gambler enhanced status among. Barney curley retired from training early last year. It was either good old barney, caning the bookies again, or the. Barney curley linked to gamble that hits bookmakers for millions. The yellow sam betting coup was a successful sports betting coup, widely remembered within irish and british thoroughbred horse racing it happened at bellewstown on 26 june 1975, and was orchestrated by barney curley, an irish professional gambler, philanthropist behind a charity for impoverished children in zambia which he set up after his sons death in 1995, former trainer, former.
These opinions are so deeply ingrained that the responses from both sides to curley s latest betting coup last week were pavlovian. The sure thing tells the complete story of how he managed to organise the biggest gamble in racing history and how he then followed up with. Barney curley, the turfs gimleteyed gambler, has had his. Barney curleys name was etched into legend the day he masterminded the yellow sam coup at bellewstown in june 1975. Barney curley has a 250 eachway bet with seamus mulvaney at bellewstown last. I didnt realize that he helped jockeys like frankie dettori and tom queally who rode frankel. The first was concocted in 1975 by the man whod variously worked as a pig and cattle farmer, band manager and betting shop operator, and also once trained to be a jesuit priest, set. Barney curley only fools and horses christmas specials. January 22nd marks the first anniversary of barney curleys amazing betting coup involving four horses laid out to win on one day in britain. The characters involved in that came across well and spoke well, and the detail was very interesting and completely believable. Feb 16, 2014 barney curley is staying tightlipped about the day last month when four horses were heavily backed as outsiders and rocked the racing world by all winning.
The countrys most renowned and fearless gambler, a man who will back his judgement to win. Unfortunately for curley and those that like to see the bookmakers take an. One wonders at the pre race conversation from barney curley to tp queally as the tiger was virtually pulled up at haydock, or any of the other efforts that year, jump on the ambulance if you need to lad. A series of victories that day earned professional gambler barney curley. The greatest coup in horse racing history by nick townsend isbn. Barney curley, the turfs gimleteyed gambler, has had his last bet. Dec 23, 2016 barney curley, the turfs gimleteyed gambler, has had his last bet.
The sure thing by nick townsend penguin books australia. Barney curleys yellow sam strike and the hole in one gang. Barney curley again made headlines when four horses linked to him won on 22 january 2014, and were estimated to have cost bookmakers something in the. The 75yearold betting genius, who masterminded the 1995 yellow sam coup. The greatest coup in horse racing history townsend, nick on. January 22nd marks the first anniversary of barney curleys amazing betting coup involving four horses. Barney curley talking about that gambleexchange with paul kealy. Legendary gambler barney curley pulls off another betting. Feb 16, 2014 foldup bikes, maps and mobiles the inside story of the biggest coup in horse racing history. With careful planning and skillful execution, curley and his compatriots won just over ir. Jan 22, 2014 barney curley linked to gamble that hits bookmakers for millions former trainer had connections to all four winners in the wellorchestrated coup that hits the betting industry hard. Jun 06, 20 this book is fascinating for anybody interested in betting or horse racing. No one can get the betting world talking as he can and that has been the case for many decades.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Ever hear the story of the 75yearold irishman whos cost. Feb 27, 2014 nick townsend tells the story with panache, helped by a close acquaintance with the irish mastermind of the scheme, barney curley, a name which bookmakers have had reason to curse on several occasions it gets properly into its stride when it focuses on the coup, which in its innovative daring calls to mind the italian job. But in may 2010, thirtyfive years after his first coup, curley staged the ultimate multimillion poundwinning sequel. The sure thing tells the complete story of how he managed to organise the biggest gamble in racing history and how he then followed up with yet another audacious scheme in january 2014. Also his great friend was tommy stack, the rider of red rum. Dec 21, 2016 january 22nd marks the first anniversary of barney curley s amazing betting coup involving four horses laid out to win on one day in britain. Explore books by barney curley with our selection at. Barney curley autobiography by barney curley, nick townsend.
In the summer of 1975 barney curley, a fearless and renowned gambler, masterminded. Barney curley is a fabled irish gambler associated with a couple of inspired coups. May 19, 2015 a compelling insight into how legendary gambler barney curley pulled off the greatest horse betting scams in history. Nick townsend, close associate of barney curley and author of a new book on the professional gambler, tells us the tale. Oct 23, 2009 barney curley talking about that gambleexchange with paul kealy duration. Although curley was widely believed to have been the mastermind behind the coup, before monday nights admission that he found the chain of events very satisfying he had. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over.
It may not be possible for the average punter to match the feats of the legendary barney curley, but you can get one over on the bookies and take. The first was concocted in 1975 by the man whod variously worked as a pig and cattle farmer, band manager and betting shop operator, and also once trained to be a jesuit priest, set about clearing accumulated gambling debts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Legendary gambler and former trainer barney curley has for the first time commented on januarys fourhorse betting coup that cost bookmakers in the region of. Nick townsend on may 10, 2010, legendary gambler barney curley and his associates stung the bookmakers for gbp3. Yellow sam was simpler one horse, one race, big sweeteating benny ohanlon hogging the only telephone on the racecourse, pretending to talk to a dying aunt he didnt have and. The greatest coup in horse racing history hardcover nick townsend book description release date. While successful gambles or coups are thought of these days as something undesirable, gambles plotted and landed in days gone by are considered as great stories to. This was a race organized on 25 th june, 1975 in bellestown which is a small country track located on the northern side of dublin. Feb 22, 2014 barney curley retired from training early last year. Bernard barney curley was born in county fermanagh, ireland in 1939. Barney curley has acknowledged having a hand in a fourhorse betting coup that took a reported. I cant believe that barney gets shite for pulling touches.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of barney curley books online. Barney curley and the yellow sam coup today i found out. Nick townsend provides the full story on how curley managed to take the bookies to the cleaners and it is an engaging and enthralling read. Barney curley is staying tightlipped about the day last. Bookmakers who say no to taking your bets duration. Mar 03, 2014 barney curley has acknowledged having a hand in a fourhorse betting coup that took a reported.
Uk professional barney curley is one of those fearless bettors who have been there and done that. In 2010, a group of horse racing fans completed one of the biggest betting coups in history. Curleys father, curley senior, took barney, the oldest of six siblings, out of school and sentenced him to 15 months of working double shifts at the plastics factory in manchester. I knew very little about curley, but this book was wonderful to read. Barney curley talking about that gambleexchange with paul kealy duration. Altho in common with most sports books, this isnt exactly clichefree, with the detailed description of the coup of 2010 this book became a wellresearched thriller.
The two curley s stayed in manchester working until enough was saved to pay off all his debts from the gamble. Barney curley is staying tightlipped about the day last month when four horses were heavily backed. Very fascinating man and i was interested in the yellow sam coup and of course the one in 2010. Curley s father, curley senior, took barney, the oldest of six siblings, out of school and sentenced him to 15 months of working double shifts at the plastics factory in manchester. The story of his life is revealed in his autobiography, giving a little back. The two curleys stayed in manchester working until enough was saved to pay off all his debts from the gamble. An autobiography new edition by curley, barney, townsend, nick isbn. Nick townsend tells the story with panache, helped by a close acquaintance with the irish mastermind of the scheme, barney curley, a name which bookmakers have had reason to curse on several occasions it gets properly into its stride when it focuses on the coup, which in its innovative daring calls to mind the italian job. Good thing no one bet on his prediction because on january 22, 2014, curley organized another coup that cost bookies. Barney curley is staying tightlipped about the day last month when four horses were heavily backed as outsiders and rocked the racing world by all winning. The various coups made curley a sensation not only in ireland, but all across europe as well.
Barney curley may have a good heart but he allows only the privileged to glimpse his good and kindly spirit. The final story around the planning into the last coup is fantastic in its detail and really well written. The story of barney curleys career is neatly told and the recanting of tales of the betting coups is wonderful. A compelling insight into how legendary gambler barney curley pulled off the greatest horse betting scams in. This book is fascinating for anybody interested in betting or horse racing.
Barney curley has a 250 eachway bet with seamus mulvaney at bellewstown last year to mark a famous betting coup at the. Mar 24, 2019 renowned gambler and former trainer, barney curley, joined nick luck in the luck on sunday studio to talk about his life in racing. Renowned gambler and former trainer, barney curley, joined nick luck in the luck on sunday studio to talk about his life in racing. In 1975, he pulled off one of the biggest racehorse betting coups in history and nine years later he successfully raffled his massive mansion in ireland.
Sep 03, 2015 on june 26, 1975, professional gambler barney curley pulled off one of the most famous betting coups in all of sports. Here we repost kevin blakes blog written on that day. Legendary gambler barney curley pulls off another betting coup in england a mysterious irishman has beaten the bookies again, writes michael lynch. The betting coup that catapulted barney curley into the headlines and controversy occurred at the tiny, onceayear co meath track at bellewstown in june 1975. Joan rivers is hilarious on johnny carsons tonight show full interview. May 15, 2015 nick townsend tells the story with panache, helped by a close acquaintance with the irish mastermind of the scheme, barney curley, a name which bookmakers have had reason to curse on several occasions it gets properly into its stride when it focuses on the coup, which in its innovative daring calls to mind the italian job. Mention yellow sam to bookmakers, and a collective shiver will run down their spines. The story of barney curley s career is neatly told and the recanting of tales of the betting coups is wonderful. A compelling insight into how legendary gambler barney curley pulled off the greatest horse betting scams in history.
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