Aliris 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...

Trainer John Sadler isn't shouting it from the rooftops but he harbours the hope promising three-year-old Motorised can make it to the Group One Australian Guineas in March."I have got a race pick...

Apprentice Tom Sadler will long remember the cold Wednesday at Sandown in May when he landed his first metropolitan win aboard Lordoftheparrots.Sadler managed to keep the Mike Moroney-trained Lordo...

Trainer John Sadler admits he is astounded by the improvement made by Flat Chat who completed a hat-trick of city wins at Moonee Valley.The Giant's Causeway five-year-old was sent out a $1.70 favou...

Jockey  Tom Sadler  is hoping it’s a case of third time lucky when he partners  Charmed Harmony  in Saturday’s Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. The race will be Sadler’s third ride at ...

Congratulations to trainer John Sadler for slamming the trend to slash the distances of Australia's major city staying Cups.Sadler says the Brisbane Cup has lost its profile and status since severi...

Unbeaten three-year-old Dubawi Gold has got the newly formed Malua Racing operation off to a flying start with wins at his first two runs.The Flemington-based stable, headed by trainer John Sadler ...