I used to detest sport, being several stone overweight that kinda goes with the territory – I hated watching it and I hated taking part in it, why would any one want to knacker themselves out like that, for fun? Now that I am a gym bunny, and understand how and why people enjoy getting some exercise my eyes have been opened to a whole world of new sports – I love not only taking part, but also watching, I have done a complete 180

Combine this with something else I enjoy doing…having a little flutter, and you’ll understand why I enjoy horse racing and the Melbourne Cup is one of my favourite times of the sporting year and I enjoy sites like Punters Paradise, which is a social networking site for racing fans, that offers a wealth of information and tips on all things race related – I haven’t decided who to place my bet on in the Melbourne Cup yet, but when I am through reading the tips I am sure I will know exactly where my bet should go