Horse racing and gambling's golden rules

1. Don't punt and drink at the same time

2. Don't punt with money from a credit card

3. Don't chase your losses in an irrational manner

4. Don't "chain bet"- betting in every race only increases your number of losers

5. Don't bet with "scared money" - if you think it is an uncomfortable bet, IT IS

6. Know the coat tuggers before letting your coat be tugged

7. Don't blame defeat on "bad luck" - bad luck is a myth

8. There's no such thing as a certainty - remember Stainvita!

9. The gambling gods hate boasters and braggarts - don't boast

10. Don't let the naysayers and dismal jimmys distract you from your goals

11. Know EXACTLY what's in your "bank" at every moment

12. Don't let gambling become addictive. Celebrate life instead