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My golden rules to turning over a profit - including why the pace of a race is crucial to finding a winning edge
The successful pro punter share his pointers for the new jumps season

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more inThe Big Jump Off
- 'There isn't a better trainer in Britain, two of his horses make my list' - Graeme Rodway provides his handicap hurdlers to follow
- 'The pair are profitable to back blind when teaming up' - six claimers it could pay to keep on side this season
- Power Rankings: Who made our list of top ten trainers in Britain and Ireland this season? Plus a horse to follow for each
- WATCH: The Big Jump Off 2025-26 - your ultimate preview of the new season
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