Behind The Storm Horse

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...

British trainer David Simcock still considers the Group 1 Sportingbet Cox Plate (2040m) to be among Trade Storm's options after his encouraging Tuesday outing at Royal Ascot.

Takeover Target has taken South Australia by storm, with a big crowd on hand at a wet Morphettville on Tuesday to see the champion being put through his paces in a track gallop.Trainer Joe Janiak s...

Classy sprinting mare Shamal Wind stepped up her Spring Racing Carnival preparations with a jumpout victory at this week’s Caulfield Tuesday morning jumpout session. In her first hitout this ca...

Faint Perfume proved she was the most exciting staying filly in the country and Valdemoro showed again that she was not too far behind in a thrilling finish to the Group One Vinery Stud Storm Queen...

Faint Perfume proved she was the most exciting staying filly in the country and Valdemoro showed again that she was not too far behind in a thrilling finish to the Group One Vinery Stud Storm Queen...

Brett Prebble sealed a winning treble and the riding honours at Sha Tin on Sunday in extraordinary scenes when a flash storm hit the racecourse just as jockeys and club staff were preparing to sta...