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John Cobb

Associate editor

John Cobb is an associate editor at the Racing Post, a role he has fulfilled since 2009. He was previously the racing editor of The Independent for 23 years.

John’s articles

You may be a shrewd punter but that does not make you invulnerable to gambling harm

You may be a shrewd punter but that does not make you invulnerable to gambling harm

When it comes to risk and betting, be more Buffett

When it comes to risk and betting, be more Buffett

The whole of racing will benefit as Riding A Dream takes a step closer to reality

The whole of racing will benefit as Riding A Dream takes a step closer to reality

Is there a cure for the Derby? A dose of Epsom salts might get it moving again

Is there a cure for the Derby? A dose of Epsom salts might get it moving again

What makes Cheltenham such a life-affirming experience? It's definitely not the 'Balearic beats'

What makes Cheltenham such a life-affirming experience? It's definitely not the 'Balearic beats'

'We need to futurise betting for a younger audience but keep that good old betting shop banter'

'We need to futurise betting for a younger audience but keep that good old betting shop banter'

Racing could learn from Poundland principles: give value, never short-change the customer and let word of mouth do the rest

Racing could learn from Poundland principles: give value, never short-change the customer and let word of mouth do the rest

Plenty of Christmas spirit needed to help racing's factions sing from same hymn sheet

Plenty of Christmas spirit needed to help racing's factions sing from same hymn sheet

John Durkan's name has a fitting legacy in Punchestown showdown of chasing talent

John Durkan's name has a fitting legacy in Punchestown showdown of chasing talent

What did the 1980s do for racing fans? Quite a lot, actually

What did the 1980s do for racing fans? Quite a lot, actually

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