'Tracksuit Dave' Standbridge: My life as a professional punter and my love for this game!

From the hardest possible beginning in life to Foinavon winning the Grand National and all the ups and downs of a fascinating life since, every experience being coloured by a passionate enthusiasm for racing and betting - enjoy 25 minutes with colourful racecourse punter Tracksuit Dave (or Limpy Dave at Chelsea!) on Luck On Sunday. He ends with a powerful message and everyone at Racing TV wishes Dave all the best in the battle that lies ahead of him against cancer.
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[@martinafitzgerald6995]

I wish Dave all the very best for the future. I had never heard of him before today, but what a wonderful character and he can tell an entertaining story. God bless him x

[@malarktaful]

The only time I've watched one of these from start to finish, really engaging and great stories - learn the lesson Nick.

[@glynbirchall9146]

Good luck fella you are a battler by the sound of this go and beat that cancer.Like you i love my racing for many years but mine was greyhounds .I trained independant for 25 years I had a 33% win rate the last 2 years .All local tracks now closed.I dont bet horses much these days but a have a football system that i started 4 years ago and its won every year .You take care fella.

[@tudorwest4321]

brilliant guy,love him talking,good luck and best wishes sir

[@PaulSmith-uv5bt]

What a character and so many great stories. I hope to see him at the racecourse for many years to come. Wishing him all the very best in his battle with cancer

[@nicksheldon7297]

That’s what you call a character good luck Dave

[@dominicalexander2419]

Sombre and moving ending. All the best to Dave.

[@robertgreen9754]

Met Dave many times…absolute character…wish him well 👍

[@Tom-bn8ok]

Best guest on Luck On Sunday

[@200degrees.]

Definitely,They tent to steer clear of honest descent people on here !!

[@colinrogers9638]

What a great fun guy. I could listen to his stories all day and night. A proper racing fanatic. Wish I could have his eye for a bet. I really hope all goes well with your treatment Dave and you keep bashing the bookies for many years to come

[@urbancontent1067]

Good man Nick luck! All the best Dave.

[@jjkEDITZ45]

What a amazing man god bless you I will be keeping you in my prayers 🙏

[@stephenhall8892]

Loved listening to Dave..The guy next to him was the other end of the scale. Heartbreaking, that their was a sad reason for his appearance..Wishing him the best .

[@duncanfrench4303]

Good luck to you Dave. I go racing a fair bit myself. Shame we never met. Got a few stories myself.

[@GRMS66]

What a character Dave is. God bless you Sir and wish you all the very best with your battle ahead. Hope you’re around for many years to come. 🙏🙏

[@GaryGufferson]

I met Tracksuit Dave around 13 years ago and stayed in contact. He's as genuine as you get and really loves the game. I hope you get your wish mate x

[@dominicalexander2419]

I’m not into betting but it’s great to see someone genuinely love racing and put that enthusiasm from a different perspective across. I’m re-evaluating my snobbish opinion about tracksuits too! 😂

[@ckwoods]

SUPERFORM! I worked for them back in the day, great publication.

[@SimonArcher-du5in]

Did you work with Dave Wenham?

[@ckwoods]

No I was their man out on the track in the north.

[@garybuss9897]

All the best Dave had great days racing with you great character

[@user-lx8vz6oc2b]

met him at lingfield just a normal guy who loves his racing its his passion.So if there is a god maybe he can step in and help at this time.As a fellow punter i wish you well

[@chrisbrader7720]

Excellent,what a guy,be great to see him at the races.👍

[@gurney2931]

What a great character he is. Please god he can overcome his latest challenge, bastard of a disease. All the best Dave.

[@markwellsteed5436]

Really enjoyed this video it is great to here the passion and enthusiasm for this great sport.

[@user-ek6nf3yi8y]

Very few characters like Dave left in racing A breath of fresh air Wishing him well

[@miller2624]

I urge everyone to watch until the end and if anyone from fontwell or Plumpton racecourse is watching, please sort him out with a lifetime free pass .he's now a pensioner and he's supported your racecourses all his life . Don't stop fighting Dave.

[@Martin.Lewis..]

What a wet comment.

[@pauljones5066]

I noted the zip-up pockets on the tracksuit bottoms!

[@devonsteyn2206]

What a lovely man ,a great personality 😊😊

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

No matter what happens Dave has had a great life gambling , gambling is great fun altogether

[@lean2281]

@@WESSERPARAQUAT gambling is a proper mugs game

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

@@lean2281 lol haha

[@lean2281]

@@WESSERPARAQUAT you seriously believe this clown has made a living from gambling? Haha cmon

[@tonysinnott2785]

Great interview , I actually backed digpast one of his wins ,came from long way back that day 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mikewhelan-qr7xq]

Great viewing, Remarkable man, God be good to you Dave

[@betterhrs5676]

The end of the interview choked me. 🙏 keep going. Respect. Great stories. So many characters leaving the game

[@Ironsmiler]

Absolutely love owt like this. Brilliant.

[@isopdt]

this is pure gold, god bless Tracksuit Dave you are a star.

[@Rivelino824]

Good old tracksuit all the best fella hope you get well.

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

He's right about City Of Troy he will remain vulnerable at 1 1/4 miles even on fast ground at York i'd want to be against him we'll see

[@TomLeach-dd8cl]

Shame we dont have characters like this in racing anymore

[@Tom-bn8ok]

Love the Luck on the Sunday This is the best morning on the Luck on Sunday the younger generation is what they what listen to I’m nearly 50 They like the banter like we all do “ proper people talking proper stuff”

[@pf1309]

Great interview. Best of luck going forward with your health, Dave.

[@tlaf4367]

Hope you can't fight this Battle mate. Prayers for you my friend. ❤🙏

[@gharte1808]

Top man Dave. ❤

[@Sooty-ri2si]

Dave your correct expansive to get in to races

[@katewild2194]

I can tell you he is a really nice person if he has any info he will tell you i am so sorry to hear he has the b c just hope the doctor's can do something for him.

[@jjkEDITZ45]

I can’t stop watching this, Dave is one amazing man I’m keeping him in my prayers

[@DigitipsOfficial]

Wishing you well. Syndication is the future. Digitips is the future

[@richardhayday3526]

Great story...

[@ChrisLythgoe-mz1of]

God Bless you Dave hope God gives you another 5 years and more! Keep praying every day and good luck ❤

[@tonysinnott2785]

Best of luck with your battle dave .

[@phillipdavies3735]

great listen, all the very best for the future Dave.

[@PazLeBon]

Well, that took a slightly downward vibe :(

[@michaelmarsh-bl9mg]

The same tracksuit Dave that put the bent racing videos out?

[@WESSERPARAQUAT]

mellish was not happy after losing his fiver :P e.w of course!

[@robp2282]

All reckless punters have a mouth on them, they can’t help themselves. It’s the smart ones that keep shtum…

[@robp2282]

Has a bit of Harry findlayism

[@waynegrow4141]

Bookies love mouths, though, keeps alive the delusion that the odds can be beaten. Wish the fella well, on a personal note, of course.

[@robp2282]

Absolutely, didn’t see the full video til just now. Course wish the guy well.

[@ChrisLythgoe-mz1of]

Ps I love the horses but I think it's a very hard game to make money! Unless you are in the know!

[@aidankelly840]

Other pair zero interest in his story

[@Rivelino824]

I've got zero interest in them two also.

[@ChrisLythgoe-mz1of]

Yes agreed they both were smirking at each other!

[@mr.mickey3757]

I remember Dave on Betfair many years ago - he was always a decent, helpful poster but I have to say his tipping was truly appalling - whatever's odds-on, he likes. Nice guy, but for the sake of your wallet...ignore him!

[@lean2281]

Proper mug punter

[@tlaf4367]

I think your the only mug on here.

[@lean2281]

@@tlaf4367 you have a gambling problem m8

[@tlaf4367]

At least I have a bet. Do you???​@@lean2281

[@Rebeljustforkicks]

Why do you think he's a mug punter?He's had a lifelong passion for racing and he knows his stuff.You have to have a passion in this life and his is racing. He's definitely no mug.

[@lean2281]

@@Rebeljustforkicks his passion is gambling because he is an addict. He doesn't give a shit about horses

[@vimtocrazy739]

No value on course. Mug for gambling there . Always price up much shorter than exchange market .

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Nick luck interrupted Dave 4 times in a minute as he attempted to tell his stories . This isn’t about you Nick ! Your a brilliant presenter but stop interrupting ffs 🤦‍♂️ 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bobhadland2554]

There's only one winner long term, and that is the bookies. 😢😢😢

[@jackitcovitz1816]

Stick to betfair Lay clowns like Shoemark 😀 Last winner at Sligo today was 200/1 in running. Pros cleaning up.

[@betterhrs5676]

ZZZZZZ

[@dciburnsidesniffsniff6119]

Dave me and big Joe hope all works out for you bud

[@mickey2927]

Tedious