Marten Julian established PSB, one of the country’s first independent racing advisory services, back in 1972 while studying at King’s College, London for a degree in theology.

Upon graduating, he was invited by The Sunday Times and their feature writer Brough Scott to create a column which would look ahead to the week’s forthcoming races. ‘Warm Up’, as the article became known, quickly attracted a massive following thanks to a steady stream of big-priced winners.

Marten Julian soon acquired a reputation as a specialist in unraced and less-exposed horses and his first Dark Horses Annual was written in 1976, since when he has produced hundreds of publications including the National Hunt Guide, a companion to Dark Horses, Bulletin Books and Weekend Cards.

Marten also established the country’s first racehorse ownership club in 1980 and has bought horses - the majority for little money - which between them have won over 50 races.

He has contributed to numerous specialist publications and has worked on television and in an advisory capacity in the film industry.

After many years based in the south, Marten and his team now work from Kendal, in the heart of Britain’s beautiful Lake District.

It’s because of his staff's conscientious approach over three decades of dealing with clients that he and his team receive such praise for their courteous, friendly and efficient service.