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There are two groups of punters who invariably go to the races, or their TAB agencies, with the percentages piled high against them. They are the backers of favourites and longshots. No matter wh...
There are many problems associated with beating the trifecta. Punters probably don’t realise the task they are taking on when they tackle this bet. Question 1: Can you predict the 1-2-3 finishin...
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 "...
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. ...
You would like to back a winner every two selections? That’s a 50 per cent win strike. Some dream! But maybe it’s not so crazy. After all, picking two horses a race and making a ‘book’ by savin...
PPM reader Kerrin Brown has been enjoying success as a “lay” operator on Betfair. In this article he relates his personal story, and how he makes money from his operation. The first time I w...
This is Part 1 of a two-part exclusive interview with Australia's greatest professional punter, the late Don Scott, by PPM's Brian Blackwell. Scott discusses his lifestyle, his approach to punting...
Jon Hudson, a professional punter for many years, and now one of PPM's leading contributors, reveals the secrets of how you CAN make money at punting- if only you take the time. Is it really poss...
Punters may bet all their lives with bookmakers and yet remain 'in the dark' about the way in which the knob-twirlers operate. As one punter told me recently: "All I know about prices is that I sh...
Racing around the world takes various forms. No two countries offer the same scenarios as far as racing and betting are concerned. Here in Australia we are lucky in that we have a dual form of be...
Leading trainer Lee Freedman will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board over a positive swab returned by one of his horses.A sample taken from Discorsi before he ran second in a barrier t...
TattsBet price changes on Friday for racing on Saturday
Trainers and jockeys must consider the welfare of their horses to ensure the viability of jumps racing in Victoria, Racing Minister Rob Hulls says.The decision to continue the sport was announced b...
Nominations for the 2015 Caulfield Cup, released on August 4: http://cdn.racing.com/~/media/racing/files/2015-caulfield-cup-nominations.pdf?la=en
There was a Hendra virus scare at Randwick racecourse on Thursday when a horse showed possible symptoms of the deadly infection.Tests have since cleared the horse of having the virus, which has res...
Jumps racing in Victoria has been marred by the first death of a horse since the controversial sport resumed in May.Whatsourgo suffered an injury when he fell at the last hurdle during the Ted Best...