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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. ...
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...
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...
The shortest way home is always on or near the inside rail. Well, that's technically true, as we all know, but we also know that many times it doesn't find you the winner of a race. Especially whe...
There are so many racetracks in Australia, all of varying sizes and designs, that punters must investigate the 'form' of these tracks, as well as the form of the horses. It is important to know ...
They call it 'deep state' handicapping. It's the method used by shrewd computer geeks to make millions of dollars on Hong Kong racing. The average punter has no idea of the penetrating analys...
South Australian jockey Caitlin Forrest has died in hospital overnight from injuries suffered in a fall at Murray Bridge yesterday. The 19-year-old had been leading the race when her horse broke ...
Dry weather is working against Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell's attempts to have imported jumper Dhaafer ready for the $250,000 Grand Annual Steeplechase at his new home track.Dhaafer, who arriv...
Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell has lofty ambitions for European imports Dhaafer and Val Mondo.Dhaafer, who is already in his stable, will be aimed at the Grand Annual Steeplechase while Val Mond...
Australia's sole representative in the Nakayama Grand Jump, Ginolad, left for Japan on Monday with his trainer Aaron Purcell.Last winter the eight-year-old became only the fourth horse and the firs...
Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell has seized the opportunity to test up-and-coming three-year-old Yokozuna in a midweek race carrying an unusual prizemoney bonus at Sandown.The $75,000 High Caste H...
Mick Price says he couldn't be happier with Testa My Patience who is shooting for his fifth straight win at Flemington on Saturday.The Testa Rossa four-year-old made it four in a row when he defeat...
Buffering's sustained speed is his biggest asset and jockey Michael Rodd plans to make the most of it in Friday night's William Reid Stakes.The four-year-old will be chasing an elusive Group One wi...
Former top Australian jumper Ginolad will launch his English racing career in a maiden steeplechase at Fontwell Park on Tuesday.Formerly trained by Aaron Purcell, Ginolad is now in the care of Vene...