The Nomad 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...

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 "...

Previously we looked at the different levels of favouritism and how they performed. This month we’ll look at TAB or saddlecloth numbers to see if we can fathom their affiliation with Lady Luck by ...

Racetrack attendances - or lack of them - continue to nag away at the sport's image and future. Veteran scribbler Max Presnell is among the worried racing diehards. In his SMH column, Max opines: '...

Toowoomba trainer Ron Maund is set to turn his back on more than 40 years in the racing industry to become a grey nomad following a 12-month disqualification.Maund said he was unlikely to appeal th...

Toowoomba trainer Ron Maund is set to turn his back on more than 40 years in the racing industry to become a grey nomad following a 12-month disqualification.Maund said he was unlikely to appeal th...