Raymond Park 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...

Zipping and Efficient OUT...Kirklees OUT...Cima de Triomphe OUT...The 'death roll call' was in full cry for the Melbourne Cup on Derby Day. Cup fav Viewed underwent a searching vet test after his 3...

Tough galloper Maldivian has emerged as the best chance of causing an upset over odds-on favourite Weekend Hussler in Saturday's Underwood Stakes at Caulfield, but his rider Michael Rodd says it's ...

Trainer Marc Conners will wait until the last possible minute before making a decision on whether Mr Clangtastic runs in the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick.A late call to run the bold frontrunne...

Trainer Marc Conners will wait until the last possible minute before making a decision on whether Mr Clangtastic runs in the Metropolitan Handicap at Randwick.A late call to run the bold frontrunne...

Queen of the Gold Coast...The Golden Slipper has to be on the menu for MM 2YO Classic winner Karuta Queen. She seems to have what it takes to win the Rosehill super-race - early speed and the power...

BLACK Caviar is not really just a horse. She can't be. She is superwoman, the saviour of racing, an equine for the ages, reports Michael Lynch in The Age (www.theage.com.au).Lynch says: The big bro...