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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...

Patience is Always a VirtueI had just finished writing a page for the next magazine and a horrifying thought struck me:"By the time some people read this they'll have lost a great deal of money fol...

As the stable jockey for Bart Cummings in Sydney for many years, John Marshall gained an insight into just how the master trainer managed to do what nobody else could.Marshall retired not long afte...

WHAT IF?That got your attention didn't it?Well, I see this as one of the most difficult Slippers, not to mention tricky, that I've ever experienced.What if Sepoy leads and shoots clear?Sure, but th...

John O’Shea, Darley’s new Australian head-trainer in waiting, has given an unconditional guarantee that Kerrin McEvoy will always be number-one stable rider. He has also confirmed that he intends...

The Black Opal Stakes is the key target for promising 2YO Butt I'm Ready after his eye-catching win at Rosehill. Trainer Gary Portelli says: 'We always thought he'd be a nice three-year-old. He's s...

People You MeetI just took a few minutes off at the races this afternoon to put this up and share it with you.I always seek out interesting people to talk with. So many punters at the racetrack hav...