Raven 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 raider Raven's Pass blew past heralded Curlin to win the $US5 million ($A7.43 million) Breeders' Cup Classic to cap a stellar showing for Europe in the $US25.5 million ($A37.88 million) wee...

Irish horse Septimus remains favourite for the Melbourne Cup with trainer Aidan O'Brien due to arrive in Australia on Monday to oversee the final week of preparations.O'Brien had a fruitless day at...

PPD Club chief tipster Brian Blackwell continues to land big-priced winners for subscribers. Maintaining the form that has seen him strike a stack of KO winners year after year, BB hit with ...

Sepoy is unlikely to be rushed onto the international racing stage despite confirming his dominance of Australian juvenile racing with his Golden Slipper triumph.Talk that Sepoy would join other Au...