Striking Star 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...

Feature spring carnival sprint races beckon star Toowoomba sprinter Temple of Boom following his emphatic win in Sat's $151,000 Group Three Aurie's Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. The win was ...

  LUCKILY, Queensland Derby favourite Survived is a better galloper than looks suggest 

David Hayes flew out of Melbourne early yesterday to supervise Nicconi's tilt at international glory in England later this month, but the Nicconi team will still keep an eye on the opening event at...

It's a tough game...Moudre and Valdemoro, both well-fancied for the Caulfield Cup, are striking problems to make the field, and even to gain starts in the vital lead-up race, the Turnbull Stakes. R...

Windicator Star came with a good reputation from Australia last season and he looks ready to take his first step towards backing it up in the Chinese General Chamber Of Commerce Cup (1,000m) today ...

Dual Group 1 winner Luckygray heads a quality list of 20 nominations for Saturday’s first Group race of the 2013/14 season, the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. A controversial...