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The journey to find the Racing Post/SIS Ltd Betting Shop Manager of the Year 2025 is nearing its finale🏆 Yesterday at Racing Post offices, a competition which started with nearly one hundred entries reached its final eight managers as the judges selected their finalists, each of whom represent the very best of the retail betting sector. The Final takes places across Sunday 9th and Monday 10th November. On Sunday 9th, the final eight managers plus their deputies meet the judges for the final round of interviews. And on the following day, the Awards Lunch will take place at The Great Hall, Lincoln’s Inn. The lunch will welcome the eight finalists with their partners and their shop teams, as well as senior executives across the betting and racing industry to celebrate not only retail betting as a whole but to crown the Betting Shop Manager of the Year 2025. Congratulations to our finalists and to every manager who continues to keep the spirit of betting shops alive across Britain and Ireland. Read more in the comments 👇 Ladbrokes Coral | William Hill | Betfred | Paddy Power

In today’s Racing Post🗞️

On Wednesday, the final 16 managers in the Betting Shop Manager of the Year 2025 competition joined the judges for a day of racing and hospitality at Kempton Park Racecourse. Selected through their Q&A paper and subsequent mystery shopper visits, each finalist took part in interviews with Derek Thompson before enjoying a three-course lunch followed by the 9-race twilight meeting. Reigning champion Georgina Maloney from BOYLE Sports was on hand to share her insight with the 2025 finalists, providing her own take on what it means to be a champion Betting Shop Manager and inspiring our finalists to success. Racing Post and SIS Ltd have proudly sponsored BSMOTY since 1987. Decades later, it remains one of the most meaningful events in the racing industry calendar, celebrating the dedication and expertise that keep betting shops at the heart of communities. Next week, the judges meet to select the 8 managers who will be the Finalists for 2025, ahead of the grand finale at Lincoln’s Inn on November 10th. Ladbrokes Coral | William Hill | Betfred | Paddy Power

Ever wondered what the language of the sales ring really means? 🐎 From ‘vendor buy-back’ to ‘black type’, the Tattersalls Book 1 yearling sale comes with its own unique vocabulary. Our Bloodstock team have pulled together a simple guide breaking down the key terms you’ll hear throughout the week. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqvj4gB6 It’s Book 1 week in Newmarket, where the world’s leading buyers, breeders, and consignors gather for three days of high-stakes yearling sales. Yesterday’s opening session saw Godolphin and Amo Racing go head-to-head, with a 3.7-million-guinea Sea The Stars colt topping the action. Racing Post’s Bloodstock team are on the ground delivering real-time updates, analysis, and insight throughout the week. Follow today’s live coverage from Newmarket in the comments👇. #Tattersalls #Bloodstock #RacingPost

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is one of the great moments in the global racing calendar. For fans, Racing Post’s expert previews and live updates are the trusted guide to the weekend ahead. For operators, it’s also one of the most valuable occasions to be present on the platform, reaching engaged racing audiences at scale when it matters most. That audience engagement is powered by innovation like Smart View. Built by Racing Post tipsters and data scientists, it combines expert insight with simplified design to act as a true tipping companion, making racing more accessible while still delivering the depth fans expect. This weekend, millions of racing fans will turn to Racing Post across print and digital for trusted coverage of the Arc. Check the comments for our full preview ⬇️

Racing Post Smart View selected 6 out of 6 winners at Sedgefield today with a combined return of 1,763/1! Another reminder of why our betting partners place Racing Post at the forefront when it comes to tipping insight and driving horseracing engagement with customers. Read more in the comments about how BOYLE Sports are working with us to do just that 👇

The final 16 are confirmed for the Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager of the Year 🏆 This is one of the most prestigious awards in retail betting, celebrating managers who deliver excellence on the shop floor. First held in 1988, it shines a spotlight on the people driving customer experience across Britain and Ireland. This year’s shortlist of 16 managers is now in, and they’ll meet the judges at Kempton on October 8 before the field is narrowed to eight finalists. Well done to all who made the shortlist. Read more in the comments 👇

We are on the lookout for a new Head of Retail Development at Spotlight Sports Group! A chance to join an exciting, fast paced & innovation led B2B team, who obsess around delivering a best-in-class service for existing and new partners. Come play a key role in defining the future of the digital experience in retail! Please feel free to get in touch with myself or a member of the team, to discuss further, should this be a role that excites you. https://lnkd.in/g7RksrG5

A week at SBC Summit Lisbon with Mark Langdon 🎯 From taking on Steve Palmer in the Racing Post Tipster Challenge to experiencing the energy of SBC Summit Lisbon, it was a memorable few days for our team. Mark has shared his take on the event in his latest column, with reflections on the atmosphere, insights, and standout moments from Lisbon. Read the full column here: https://lnkd.in/e5Nq2Thc