Akacheta Lee Horse

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...

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 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 "...

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...

Pin `em Down, on target for a Magic Millions Guineas start before he was seriously injured in a lead-up race last month, remains in the care of Sydney veterinarians.Trainer Paul Murray said surgery...

A decision on where Let Them Have It races this weekend will be delayed until nominations for the Canberra Cup are released.Trainer Kevin Moses believes Sunday's 2000m feature at Canberra will shap...

Racing identity Francesca Cumani  will be the Ambassador for the 2014 Jeep Magic Millions Carnival and Raceday. A statement from MM says: ' Ms Cumani embodies the vision of Magic Millions owners...

English stayer Manighar has given the Luca Cumani stable confidence this could be its year to win the Melbourne Cup.After going desperately close with second placegetters Bauer in 2008 and Purple M...

Gai Waterhouse has decided against starting Squamosa at Randwick on Sunday and plans to run the colt first-up in the Magic Millions Guineas next month.Squamosa was nominated to make his return in a...

A late change of training plans for English Melbourne Cup hope Mad Rush should be seen as a sign of the horse's good health and fitness, according to his trainer.Mad Rush had been scheduled to trav...