Amazing Moss Horse

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...

A Vigorous Nod of ApprovalMy Australian spellchecker wasn't happy with Vigor. Well, I don't care too much what he's called or the American spelling, if he can win the Melbourne Cup.Danny O'Brien to...

The phenomenal Black Caviar's 13th consecutive win has served to remind me of another, oft-forgotten purple patch of victories that too captured the imagination of an adoring nation:The St Kilda Fo...

In my previous few columns I've been explaining the quick, timesaving method I use to simplify doing the form for a meeting. My main initial aim is to look for losers.

Darren Gauci will be offered next month's Magic Millions Trophy ride on Tempest Tost after her preliminary assignment at Moonee Valley.Gauci has forged a winning relationship with the Tasmanian fil...

A double at Canterbury on Wednesday with two new stable acquisitions fulfilled a long held ambition for trainer Joe Pride.For the first time in his training career, Pride's name will appear in the ...

There is a lot written about punting off course these days that is absolute nonsense. Most punting is conducted off course, and, unless the tracks have a sudden rush of blood and do something real...