The Paper Punter
Losing imaginary money since 2026.
Welcome to the official ledger of The Paper Punter.
Every day, the Punter makes selections in horse racing. Every selection is written down before the event. Every result is entered afterwards, however painful.
No real money is involved. None. Not a penny. The Punter has never placed a bet here and never will.
Today's ledger
Data as at 14 Oct 2026 (UK), from the Paper Punter data sheet; latest settled selection 13 Oct 2026. Paper bets only – no real money.
| Date | System | Race (UK time) | Selection | Stake (paper £) | Odds at selection | SP | Result | P/L (paper) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/10/2026 | Q | 14:20 Hereford | No More Bolero | £1.00 | 6/4 | 10/11 | Won | +£1.50 |
| 13/10/2026 | Q | 17:23 Southwell | Luminaries | £1.00 | 11/4 | 3/1 | Won | +£2.75 |
Full racing record, including the earlier rule (v1) shown separately.
Imaginary bank: +£4.25 (racing, rule v2 only: 2 paper selections, 2 winners)
Status: Two from two under the new rule, one still running. The Punter is treating this with deep suspicion.