Sam Turner

About Sam Turner

Sam Turner is one of the most experienced and decorated journalists in British horse racing, bringing over 30 years of industry expertise to his work as a Betfair contributor. His career is a testament to longevity, quality, and a genuine passion for the sport that shines through in every piece of analysis he produces. Sam is perhaps best known for his 17-year tenure as the Daily Mail's lead tipster under the famous Robin Goodfellow alias — a role in which he won five prestigious Press Challenges and cemented his reputation as one of Fleet Street's finest racing writers. His ability to break down complex form and present it clearly to everyday punters made Robin Goodfellow a household name among racing fans for nearly two decades. Beyond his newspaper career, Sam has maintained a long-standing association with Racing TV, covering the sport at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals among other major meetings — further evidence of the respect he commands across racing media. His breadth of knowledge spanning flat, jumps, and all-weather racing is virtually unmatched in the industry. For punters who value experience, track record, and the kind of authoritative analysis that only comes from three decades at the top of the industry, Sam Turner is essential reading.