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Each to his own. Know the old saying? In a way, it sums up betting. Some punters like to bet for a win, others for a place, still others love the quinellas or trifectas, or doubles. It's all a mat...
Victoria can proudly boast many of the best country racetracks in Australia. Quite a number of them offer spacious, testing courses which offer every runner a chance. The best courses, in my opi...
I’ve spent years trying to beat the TAB and bookies and I’ve lost my bank more times than I can remember. There have been a few big wins; as many as a man with only three fingers could count on ...
The late Don Scott once wrote that the best form of exotic betting is the trifecta. I think he was right. Don said picking a trifecta winning bet was a test of skill rather than a game of chance. ...
Greyhound racing is probably the best system under which a punter in Australia can risk - or rather, invest - his hard earned dough. To my way of thinking there is nothing so good as a standout "...
Can any Practical Punting Monthly readers remember back to the 'dark' days before 1985, when there wasn't such a magazine as this? Doesn't bear thinking about, does it? In those bygone days, punt...
There are so many racetracks in Australia, all of varying sizes and designs, that punters must investigate the 'form' of these tracks, as well as the form of the horses. It is important to know ...
They call it 'deep state' handicapping. It's the method used by shrewd computer geeks to make millions of dollars on Hong Kong racing. The average punter has no idea of the penetrating analys...
Talk to any number of racing professionals and ask them to name the key 10 factors in their form analysis and you are likely to receive differing answers! It's the nature of the game. Everyone has...
If there's one thing that makes the four Melbourne racecourses stand out it is their complete difference to each other. You have the spacious, sweeping bends of Flemington, with its long 453 m h...
Apprentice Tommy Berry will have at least one ride to familiarise himself with the Gold Coast circuit before his moment of truth arrives on Karuta Queen.Berry has never ridden at the Gold Coast bef...
A host of highly-rated youngsters will take a crucial step towards the Golden Slipper at Rosehill on Saturday when their claims to the $3.5 million race will sink or soar.The Group Two Silver Slipp...
Geelong-trained three-year-old Soaring Dragon is among a band of emerging horses in Caulfield's Thoroughbred Cup looking to confirm a place in the upcoming South Australian Derby.Co-trainers Jamie ...
Group One autumn targets remain undecided for boom sprinter Rain Affair but trainer Joe Pride is single minded in his ambitions for another of his stable stars in Sacred Choice.Both Rain Affair and...
Anthony Cummings will know how much Magic Millions firepower he has at his disposal after Randwick's New Year's Day meeting.Cummings is targeting three horses at the Gold Coast racing extravaganza ...
Cox Plate hero So You Think heads 47 horses still in the running for a Melbourne Cup start.There were few unexpected withdrawals when third declarations for Tuesday week's race were taken on Monday...
Company director Wayne Sayers hopes his decision to send former Victorian Sons Of God to trainer Rob Heathcote will be further vindicated at next month's Magic Millions carnival at the Gold Coast.S...
An enforced barrier trial on Friday will be a watershed moment in the career of talented four-year-old Top Drop.If he behaves, his trip to the Gold Coast for the Magic Millions day will be assured....