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The ‘conversation’ for the 2018 Melbourne Cup has begun, so that our readers may immerse themselves in every facet of Australia’s most famous race well before the ‘horse has bolted’, and have access to our secrets – past and present – in demystifying the punters ‘Holy Grail’.
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 ...
Victoria can proudly boast many of the best country racetracks in Australia. Quite a number of them offer spacious, testing courses which offer ev...
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 man...
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 ...
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...
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 th...
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 ...
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 av...
Talk to any number of racing professionals and ask them to name the key 10 factors in their form analysis and you are likely to receive differing ...
If there's one thing that makes the four Melbourne racecourses stand out it is their complete difference to each other. You have the spacious, s...
Gimme a break! Nash Rawiller will go on holiday after Wednesday's Randwick meeting. He's had enough race riding for the moment, even if it means he...
The early crow...Nash Rawiller was full of praise for Descarado after the stayer's barrier trial at Randwick on Friday. Gai's Caulfield Cup winner ...
Gai Waterhouse has a grip on another Randwick mile with Stratofortress posted favourite in first markets for Saturday's Group Two Villiers Stakes.T...
MICHAEL Rodd did not need too much convincing to delay the start of his holidays to take in the two-day Grafton Cup meeting beginning today, report...
Juvenile Lucky Elmo has been making headlines since he started racing and if successful at Randwick on Saturday he will add another interesting cha...
Brightexpectations bolstered Gai Waterhouse's impressive record in the Magic Millions Wyong Slipper when he scored a thrilling victory in the $200,...
Damien Oliver is extending his 'holiday'on the sidelines and won't return to race riding until the Winterbottom Stakes program at Ascot in Perth o...
THE magical mark of 100 winners is still tantalising for Nash Rawiller, but planning for next season also has the premier jockey setting goals beyo...
A CHANGE IS AS GOOD AS A HOLIDAYI thought that maybe we should have a short shift in perspective, so I've gathered together a few snippets that mig...
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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...
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...
Talk to any number of racing professionals and ask them to name the key 10 factors in their form analysis and you are likely to receive differing answers! It's the nature of the game. Everyone has...
If there's one thing that makes the four Melbourne racecourses stand out it is their complete difference to each other. You have the spacious, sweeping bends of Flemington, with its long 453 m h...
Gimme a break! Nash Rawiller will go on holiday after Wednesday's Randwick meeting. He's had enough race riding for the moment, even if it means he misses out on notching 100 Sydney winners this se...
The early crow...Nash Rawiller was full of praise for Descarado after the stayer's barrier trial at Randwick on Friday. Gai's Caulfield Cup winner (2010) won a 1250m trial on the Kensington track. ...
Gai Waterhouse has a grip on another Randwick mile with Stratofortress posted favourite in first markets for Saturday's Group Two Villiers Stakes.The Newcastle Cup winner was at $6 with TAB Sportsb...
MICHAEL Rodd did not need too much convincing to delay the start of his holidays to take in the two-day Grafton Cup meeting beginning today, reports The Age. It says: After all, his glittering care...
Juvenile Lucky Elmo has been making headlines since he started racing and if successful at Randwick on Saturday he will add another interesting chapter to his brief career.The Bindi Cheers-trained ...
Brightexpectations bolstered Gai Waterhouse's impressive record in the Magic Millions Wyong Slipper when he scored a thrilling victory in the $200,000 race.Brightexpectations looks set to be a majo...
Damien Oliver is extending his 'holiday'on the sidelines and won't return to race riding until the Winterbottom Stakes program at Ascot in Perth on November 22. The champion jockey's careless rid...
THE magical mark of 100 winners is still tantalising for Nash Rawiller, but planning for next season also has the premier jockey setting goals beyond August 1, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. It...
A CHANGE IS AS GOOD AS A HOLIDAYI thought that maybe we should have a short shift in perspective, so I've gathered together a few snippets that might be of interest to you. Hope so.1. Please No Tak...