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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...
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...
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. ...
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 ...
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 "...
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...
The shortest way home is always on or near the inside rail. Well, that's technically true, as we all know, but we also know that many times it doesn't find you the winner of a race. Especially whe...
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...
South Australian jockey Caitlin Forrest has died in hospital overnight from injuries suffered in a fall at Murray Bridge yesterday. The 19-year-old had been leading the race when her horse broke ...
There are two groups of punters who invariably go to the races, or their TAB agencies, with the percentages piled high against them. They are the backers of favourites and longshots. No matter wh...
The weather in Sydney tomorrow (Friday) will determine the track condition for the huge Royal Randwick meeting on Saturday. Track Manager Nevesh Rhamdani this morning told Racing Network the trac...
How dumb can you get? Shane Scriven should stop all the 'tears' over his 5 months' ban for that "whip steal" incident at Ipswich a week ago. He deserves every day of the penalty. Shane is 45 and wh...
GLEN Boss predicted Don’t Get Excited can develop into a Stakes class horse after his tenacious win in the New Zealand Bloodstcok Handicap at Sportingbet Park. reports Racing Network.. Boss said...
A relieved Gary Portelli has turned his attention to Saturday's racing after what he admits was a nerve-racking time at Hawkesbury where boom colt Lighthorseman broke his maiden in emphatic style.A...
Cranbourne trainer Mick Kent is usually measured when talking about his horses but there was more than a hint of excitement in his voice following Sadalbari's dominant win at Caulfield.The five-yea...
There's a bit of a battle on to knock the battered Randwick track back into shape for Sat's Sydney Cup meeting. The rain-lashed surface was churned up over 9 races on Doncaster Day. Randwick track ...
The first Sydney clue to Perth galloper King Saul's Rosehill Guineas chances is tipped to be revealed at Rosehill on Saturday.Earmarked for an autumn campaign after his WA Guineas win and Group One...
This one will be interesting...Inevitably, Danny Nikolic has been charged by Racing Victoria stewards over his behavior during a stewards inquiry at Flemington on Oaks Day. Nikolic has been charged...
Underrated gelding Voice Commander gave trainer Nick Olive his biggest career victory so far in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill, with the promise of more to come this summer.Punters who rallied to ...