Pierata comfortably wins barrier trial

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...

Star Queensland mare Chakvetadze has left trainer Michael Nolan beaming after scoring a resounding barrier trial win at Toowoomba.Chakvetadze was having her first serious track test since injury ru...

Rubinda returns from a long injury layoff at Rosehill on Saturday when he builds up towards his defence of next month's Listed Razor Sharp Handicap.Seven-year-old Rubinda has not raced since he bea...

Rubinda returns from a long injury layoff at Rosehill on Saturday when he builds up towards his defence of next month's Listed Razor Sharp Handicap.Seven-year-old Rubinda has not raced since he bea...

Godolphin's Melbourne stable continued to shine on Australia Day, as  Cohesion  claimed the Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview  (1000m) for colts and geldings, reports racing.com. Jockey  Ben Melham ...

Travaldo has proven to be a surprise packet for trainer Mark De Montfort but so far the youngster has had little luck with barrier draws.De Montfort is hoping that changes in Saturday's $250,000 In...

Star jockey Michael Rodd will partner Gold Trail in his two-race Group One campaign in New Zealand next month.Trainer Gary Portelli confirmed that Rodd would be aboard Gold Trail for his upcoming 1...