Our Writers
Meet the team behind Paddock Punter. From paddock watchers to form students, our writers bring decades of combined racing experience.
Jack Heaton
347 articles
Meet Jack Heaton, our Horse Racing Expert, who comes from a lineage of racehorse breeders. Once a jockey whose career was cut short due to an injury, Jack now plays an essential role in his family's business and generously shares his expertise on Paddock Punter.
Paul Harrison
193 articles
Falling in love with racing at a young age, Paul's passion for sports and betting took him to Salford University, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics with Gambling Studies. Having spent ten years in the employment of a leading bookmaker, Paul opted to go it alone and pursue his dream job as a freelance writer.
Roger Thomas
159 articles
A Liverpool native with two decades of experience in sports blogging. Roger has a strong passion for horse racing and betting which was sparked by his grandfather's fond memories at the Aintree Racecourse. Balancing his family life with his knowledge of racing, Roger brings a personal touch to his race insights.
Jack Hartman
131 articles
A lover of all sports, Jack has spent the last decade covering some of the biggest and best events on the planet. Living and breathing sport every day, he loves nothing better than bringing the excitement of events to his readers.
Tom O'Brien
102 articles
Born and raised in County Tipperary, Tom O'Brien grew up surrounded by jump racing. His family have been involved in point-to-pointing for three generations, and Tom spent his twenties working as a stable lad at several Irish yards before moving into sports journalism. He covers National Hunt racing with the passion of someone who's mucked out the stables.
Danny Callaghan
71 articles
Danny Callaghan is a Newmarket-based racing journalist who grew up on the doorstep of the Flat. After a stint working for a bloodstock agency, he turned to journalism to share his obsession with bloodlines, course craft, and the tactical nuances of Flat racing. His course spotlights and form analysis are among the most detailed on the site.
Sarah Mitchell
13 articles
Sarah Mitchell is a lifelong horse racing enthusiast and animal welfare advocate. After studying Equine Science at the University of Nottingham, she spent several years working in thoroughbred aftercare before turning to racing journalism. Sarah brings a unique perspective to Paddock Punter, combining deep knowledge of horse welfare with insightful race analysis.