Australian punter Don Scott

Don Scott is the inspiration behind many bettors today. A former Theology and Law student at the University of Sydney, Scott decided to drop out of school and become a professional gambler at a young age. Obviously, he had a betting formula that worked, as he won consistently for over 20 years, with tax records to prove his winnings. Starting with $2,000 in the betting ring, Scott ended up with a fortune that many gamblers wouldn’t even imagine winning without the help of Lady Luck.

Born in 1932, he took an interest in racing in his early years. Don Scott formed the Legal Eagles, a syndicate of successful bettors using Scott’s betting methods. The team included former AJC President Bob Charley and the late Kerry Packer’s brother, Clyde Packer. The syndicate took full advantage of the Sydney betting circle and gave the bookies a chance. Scott shared his secrets with Australian punters in four books. Some critics say he probably gave up much of what he enjoyed with the bookies over the years. His first book ‘Winning’ was published in 1978, ‘The Winning Way to Punt Success’ in 1982, ‘Winning More’ in 1985, and Winning in the ’90s in 1990. These books gave players ideas to investigate. the shape of the corridors. with a methodical approach. Don Scott was well known in high circles with dignitaries like Prime Minister Bob Hawkes attending the launch of his first book in Melbourne in 1978.

For the most part, Don Scott was a mathematical genius with combinations and permutations that are well beyond the reach of players of average skill. Don Scott revealed that one of the many secret punters must know to be consistent. Consistency was a big part of Scott’s formula for winning, which he mentions in his book. "The winners keep winning, while the losers keep losing."

While Don Scott was well known as a gambler, he was not short of being a gentleman either. Analysts who have studied his books say that Scott followed three basic systems. Bettors should consider racing in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on Saturdays and bank holidays. To have a good chance, it is prudent to only bet on horses with at least 20 races, of which those with a winning percentage of 30 or more should be considered.

Don Scott created a chapter for himself in racing history as well as teaching many people how to beat the sportsbook and make money racing. One of the people who worked closely with Don Scott in developing class and weight standards for the Australian and New Zealand races was form and qualifications analyst Gary Crispe.

The unexpected and mysterious death of Don Scott gave rise to much speculation. Don Scott became embroiled in an Australian Jockey Club investigation into the application for refund of the races of Rob Waterhouse, against whom he filed. Previously, he had severed ties with EagleForm’s Warren Block. One of his close associates, Greg Middleton, took his own life over domestic issues, which also left Scott deeply disturbed: a fact many of his friends noted over dinner at Rosehill Gardens the night he ended his life. in his Sydney apartment. . Over dinner, Scott talked about the threatening phone calls he had been receiving and about a private investigator who was praying over his personal and business life in an attempt to discredit him.