A Day In The Life: Gavin Lynch, racing analyst and professional punter

Gavin Lynch is a racing enthusiast and tipster who specialises in Irish racing, Cheltenham ante-post selections and the Cheltenham Festival who has garnered a best-in-class reputation over the years when it comes to Cheltenham tips.
After trying his hand at bookmaking for a year and making just a small profit he decided to give full-time punting a proper go. Gavin spends his days watching, analysing, replaying and picking up as many pointers as he can on the latest racing to find himself his edge against the bookmakers.
After leaving the Racing Post's Upping The Ante show earlier last year, Gavin launched his own website and subscription service where he previews all things Cheltenham, horses to note and daily Irish racing previews and tips.
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[@GRMS66]

One of the nicest and most genuine men in horse racing. Good luck to you in your business venture Gavin.

[@VamboMarbleEye]

I don’t know who is creating the Oddschecker video uploads, but a pat on the back to whoever they are. They are so well put together. Keep them coming 🙌🏽

[@oddschecker]

Thanks!

[@garyburke8842]

Absolutely fantastic video. Gavin is such a down to earth genuine fella who has a love for horse racing and sport. Coast to Curragh such a wonderful event too

[@patrickconneely190]

What a legend Gavin is. Seems like a such a nice fella. Best of luck to him and his website.

[@UXB-p5u]

Just curious to ask you Patrick do you actually understand the literal meaning of the word 'legend' ?

[@66kevsmith]

was gutted when he left up the anti but loving the new show great bloke and so much knowledge big thumb up on your new venture

[@leecorcoran6174]

His knowledge is fantastic 🐎👍

[@binlondon9685]

Good luck to you, you have great knowledge.

[@jasrai5129]

an excellent watch - thank you so much

[@markselwyn7014]

Really enjoyed watching that. And that ride from PC on Bellvano- wow!

[@manchester1972]

Love this.. Seems a very genuine kid... Look at his gaff.. Stunning.

[@conormccaffrey3190]

Brilliant insight Gavin. You're top class.

[@oddschecker]

Thanks!

[@damonmoffatt8636]

Didnt know that Gavin Lynch was born in the same year as me 1972,started watching racing when picking out Red Rum sat on my grandpas lap in the Grand National to win at the age of 5 in 1977.

[@Imastatman]

Fantastic fellow. Enough said...

[@Eagle-qt6ur]

Good luck Gavin!! We miss you on UTA not as good without ya 👍

[@ronniefront511]

Enjoyed that 👍

[@shanejlee]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. GL is brilliant and the advice so sound... any aspiring punter could do infinitely worse than to watch this video.

[@olliemcloughlin1919]

Well Done Gavin. Not just a great tipster but a really nice guy also.

[@jamesogrady170]

Great show, best of luck

[@mallloyd5551]

Great video & what a great win for the Red men today against Fulham & be great for me & my mate to meet you if your going to the DRF we're coming over from wales

[@timcomley5948]

Great video

[@seanmcnamara750]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, I had an independent betting office for 10 years, went into it the worst punter imaginable, watched, listened and learned from the less than 1% of the good punters I dealt with and came out of it a better more polished backer ..

[@bendavies4326]

Brilliant video. Question though, how easy is it to be a profitable punter? Not picking the horses but keeping the accounts open? Especially with gambling controls it’s so easy to close accounts and limit bets. Does anyone manage to make a profit without problems?

[@garythompson9452]

Maybe they bet on course all the time?

[@richardhayday3526]

What we need is this guy in mainstream racing...(is someone listening).....an original racing giant..so respected and rightfully so...

[@VamboMarbleEye]

On the money Richard. But the likes of ITV in the UK are more interested in a polished broadcaster rather than a racing enthusiast/ professional. Gavin is far too “channel 4” for them. (Which is a compliment btw!!) Surely Rte or even Racing Tv will come a calling soon. I could listen to Gavin all day

[@paulrichards6894]

@@VamboMarbleEye the dixon brothers have it all sewed up

[@VamboMarbleEye]

@@paulrichards6894 Chris and Martin are okay, quite like their input on all things racing. But hardly engaging

[@jordonwilliams8646]

What a gent

[@DAFC1885]

superb

[@thomaschapman-nb9kl]

Great programme very knowledgeable fella.

[@peterhodge570]

How much is your service if I subscribed from now till the end of the season gavin?

[@Bernard-p5o]

Good watch

[@RoyChadwick51]

So how is his pro punting going ?

[@paulrichards6894]

just a nice fella

[@jimboslice4468]

What's the framed jersey in Gavin's living room?

[@johnristheanswer]

How does he get his bets on ? No bookie who advertises on Oddschecker will lay a bet.

[@manchester1972]

Love to be a bookie at Laytown.. Not won their in 40 years punting.. Lol.

[@manchester1972]

Certain tracks I don't bet at.. Fakenham in the UK I don't touch.. Also Fontwell.. Thirsk on the flat.. I very rare bet their.

[@binlondon9685]

I have not won anywhere for 42 years.

[@markgilbride]

Hopefully ends up on ITV racing some day

[@overviewconcepts7801]

Where do you get your wisdom and knowledge from? Is it just pure natural, or does it come at a cost?

[@davidmurphy7651]

Shame it's impossible to get a decent bet on these days .

[@mattw2126]

look 35 gav

[@Bubba2601]

Jeez, three commercial breaks in the first ten minutes. What a joke! 👎

[@mickey2927]

He only ever tips favourites.

[@johnristheanswer]

Give me 10 winning favs over 10 losing outsiders.

[@roberthamilton7554]

A winner is a winner. But fact is if you are good you can pick good prices if you cant your not good i.m.o.

[@bea7484]

Disagree wit yer - he gives out many good tips for the festival at long odds, it's just that they shorten. Pay attention!

[@bpfromowc]

Well done Gavin. Excellent show. ✌️

[@johnlittlewood4527]

I thoroughly enjoyed that. Thank you and good good luck to all involved.

[@oddschecker]

Thanks John!

[@Whitelight77]

His kids are not into racing what a shame, imagine if you had a dad with the knowledge on racing that Gavin has, you would be so far ahead of the other punters in your age range

[@brendansaunders8958]

Brilliant insight 👏 Sending best wishes from Jumps Enthusiast in 🇦🇺 🏇🏻