Kournikova 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...

Very sad news...Darren Beadman, one of the greatest jockeys of them all, has had to call it quits. Beadman, 46, made the announcement on Sunday. The Hall of Fame jockey has been bravely trying to r...

Maureen Dittman, wife of former champion jockey Mick Dittman, has died after a long battle with illness.She was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1993 and was given six weeks to live but bravely fou...

Maureen Dittman, wife of former champion jockey Mick Dittman, has died after a long battle with illness.She was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1993 and was given six weeks to live but bravely fou...

Trainer Lee Freedman says imported galloper Fanjura is ready to revisit a past glory and win his second Group Three Easter Cup at Caulfield.The gelding is set to become just the fourth multiple win...

Talented mare Kryptelon gave trainer David Kelly the ammunition to convince connections to continue her racetrack career with a nail-biting victory at Doomben.In a deceptive finish, Kryptelon held ...

His opponents weren't superstars but boom Sydney colt Rothsay wasted no time in justifying his big reputation when he trounced his rivals in the Group Three Lord Mayor's Cup at Doomben on Saturday....