Shalaga 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...

Early betting action on Saturday's big races (from TAB Sportsbet)RANDWICKT.J. SMITH STAKESMaster Of Design $71 - $51 ($500 @ $71, $500 @ $61,$1500 @ $15 & $500 @ $13 place only) SIRES PRODUCE All T...

The "big three" are back duelling at the top of Jockey Challenge betting but a strong start should see Joao Moreira scoot home as favourite and end his run of outs, reports Racing Post HK. After ...

Emerging chaser Phaze Action heads the early betting for Tuesday's $100,000 Brierly Steeplechase (3450m) on the opening day of the Warrnambool Carnival. TAB Sportsbet has Phaze Action $3.80 fav jus...

Early betting moves/prices on 2 of Saturday's major races at Rosehill (TAB Sportsbet odds)EXPRESSWAY STAKES RANGIRANGDOO 3.00 DANLEIGH 4.20 DAO DAO 5.00 COURT 6.00 MCCLINTOCK 7.00 CENTENNIAL PARK 8...

Saturday's early racing action triggered significant changes to the 2YO Magic Millions market at TAB.com.au. Dothraki, impressive winner of the second race at Canterbury, went from $41 into $12 to ...

Some time ago a friend confessed to me he’d discovered why he kept on losing every year. “Too many little extra bets…you know, action bets,” he said. “It’s a shock to see how they add up and how ...