My uncle goes to the horse track once a week, every week. He’s only missed one time and that was for the birth of cousin.

My aunt says he is addicted but only when he isn’t winning. I don’t know where he gets his horse racing tips, but he really does well most of the time and has been able to pay for quite a few extras over the years.

I’ve often wondered why he isn’t a horse racing tipster himself. After years and years of experience on the track, he could certainly share a thing or two about racing tips. He loves his day job though, and wouldn’t dream of giving up his business.

He was able to pay off their flat and buy a summer home in the country where we all stay for several weeks in the off season. While it isn’t something I’ve been interested in, he certainly has made a life of it.