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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...

The reduction of Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farm operation continues with the news the embattled multi-millionaire is closing the doors on the enterprise's Victorian base. Tinkler Group chief execut...

Jumps racing in Victoria faces a permanent ban after the death of a third horse in two days prompted authorities to immediately suspend all events.After two horses were put down on Thursday on the ...

While I get email from time to time from advanced punters asking for more sophisticated information, the vast majority of messages come from handicappers whose abilities range from beginner to som...

It's been said that it's easy to win $100 a day at racing. All you do is find a way to win $1 and then multiply your bet so that you win $100 instead! Sounds delightfully easy, doesn't it? The rea...

It's been said that it's easy to win $100 a day at racing. All you do is find a way to win $1 and then multiply your bet so that you win $100 instead! Sounds delightfully easy, doesn't it? The rea...

It's been said that it's easy to win $100 a day at racing. All you do is find a way to win $1 and then multiply your bet so that you win $100 instead! Sounds delightfully easy, doesn't it? The rea...