What does it take to make a living at punting?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I think very few of them bet even a reasonably significant amount and almost all lose. You are making a mistake if you consider these people expert handicappers....in general.

It's about understanding how to win....and few people do.

So are they just paid by the track to give something to help guide the first-timers to the track? I notice and question the strangest things.