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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...

One of the misconceptions held by punters is that it’s SAFE to bet with the crowd on the favourites. It’s a belief that if you have it you should try to get rid of it. Dump the misconception or lo...

Trainer David "Butch" Londregan was likened to a Banjo Paterson character at a hearing into comments he made at the height of the jumps racing controversy, earlier this month.Londregan was fined $5...

Trainer David "Butch" Londregan was likened to a Banjo Paterson character at a hearing into comments he made at the height of the jumps racing controversy, earlier this month.Londregan was fined $5...

I've always held to the belief that if you are going to take a double then make sure you include a favourite in at least one leg. Sometimes it may cruel a dividend, but it will ensure you don't ...

I've always held to the belief that if you are going to take a double then make sure you include a favourite in at least one leg. Sometimes it may cruel a dividend, but it will ensure you don't ...

I've always held to the belief that if you are going to take a double then make sure you include a favourite in at least one leg. Sometimes it may cruel a dividend, but it will ensure you don't ...