Rupert Bell

Rupert is a horse racing & golf betting expert at Gambling.com, drawing on more than 30 years' experience covering major sporting events as a broadcaster and commentator.

A long-standing voice on talkSPORT, he has developed particular expertise in horse racing and golf alongside extensive experience covering tennis, equestrian sport and other major events.

His decades spent reporting live from racecourses and sporting venues give him first-hand knowledge of the competitors, conditions and factors that can shape both sporting outcomes and betting markets.

Areas of Expertise

• Horse Racing Betting
• Golf Betting
• Racing Analysis
• Major Golf Championships
• Betting Odds & Markets

Professional Experience

Rupert has spent more than three decades working across sports broadcasting, radio and live events. He is a regular voice on talkSPORT, where The Jockey Club identifies him as the station's lead horse racing commentator.

Horse racing has been a major part of his career. Rupert first attended Cheltenham in the early 1970s and has gone on to cover the sport extensively as a commentator and journalist, including work with Cheltenham Radio and as a columnist for the Racing Post. He was also appointed a team manager for talkSPORT when the broadcaster entered the inaugural Racing League.

His sporting expertise extends beyond racing, with extensive reporting experience across golf, tennis and equestrian sport. Away from sport, Rupert has also become an experienced royal correspondent, covering major events including the coronation of King Charles III and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

What Rupert Does at Gambling.com

At Gambling.com, Rupert applies his broadcasting experience and sporting knowledge to betting analysis across horse racing, golf and major events.

His golf coverage includes selections for The Open Championship, where he assesses contenders and outsiders using his knowledge of players, courses and tournament conditions.

Every article follows Gambling.com's Editorial Policy and draws on Rupert's decades of experience covering live sport to provide informed and accessible insight for punters.