Adam Marcus named as 10bet's official Horse Racing Ambassador

Conrad Castleton

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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Conrad Castleton 09 Apr 2025

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Adam Marcus named 10bet's official Horse Racing Ambassador.
Marcus to offer race verdicts and insights, enhancing betting experience.
10bet aims to deliver engaging and accessible horse racing betting nationwide.

Leading trainer Adam Marcus has been named as betting site 10bet's official Horse Racing Ambassador.

Marcus is one of South Africa's leading young trainers, and is the son of Basil Marcus, a legendary jockey and trainer who achieved significant international acclaim particularly in Hong Kong.

In his ambassadorial role with 10bet, Marcus will promote the horse racing service offered, which now offers competitive odds across a variety of markets and racing-specific promotions and bonuses.

Punters will also be able to receive his opinions, race verdicts and insights on the biggest upcoming races and be able use the 10bet promo code and sign up offer when joining.

“Horse racing has always held a special place in South African sport, and we are proud to be strengthening our presence in this space through the expertise of Adam Marcus," said Michelle Colborne, 10bet SA Marketing VP.

"Our goal is to deliver a world-class betting experience that is both accessible and exciting for fans nationwide".

Marcus started his own training career in 2012 in Cape Town and has trained several successful horses, including Grade 1 and Grade 2 winners.

His breakthrough came in 2024 when he secured his first Grade 1 victory with Missisippi Burning in the Cape Fillies Guineas, followed shortly by a Grade 2 win with Vardy in the Green Point Stakes.

Earlier in his career, he also celebrated victories like Royal Badge's win in the Cape Summer Stayers Handicap.

Conrad is an industry veteran and has been involved in the sports betting and poker industries since 2008.

Conrad is a seasoned journalist with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the The Missouri School of Journalism. He kickstarted his career as a freelance contributor for CardPlayer Magazine, where he honed his skills in covering local events and dissecting online poker legislation. Rising through the ranks, Mark joined Bluff Magazine as a Staff Writer. At Bluff, he specialized in covering high-stakes tournaments like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the World Poker Tour (WPT), while also delivering compelling interviews with professional players.

Conrad also covers sports betting and enjoys going to Kansas City Chiefs games.