Americain Miss 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...

Odds are shortening that Americain will miss the Caulfield Cup and run in the Moonee Valley Cup ahead of a defence of his Melbourne Cup next month.Connections have explored their options including ...

Americain's Queen Elizabeth Stakes jockey hasn't been finalised but trainer David Hayes has confirmed Craig Williams is in the running for the prized ride.Hayes said although reports linking Willia...

So You Think and Shoot Out are out of the Caulfield Cup. Second decs were out on Tuesday. Seven international horses are amongst the 71 second acceptors. They are Tokai Trick (Japan), Mr Medici (Ho...

The American owner of likely spring raider Brigantin is upbeat about the stayer's prospects of a major Cup win. Former journalist Barry Irwin says Brigantin has superior form to star stayers Dunade...

My Kingdom of Fife is OUT of the Melbourne spring carnival. Trainer Chris Waller says the import didn't pull up 100% after his Craven Plate win at Randwick last Saturday and he decided not to risk ...

Early market movers from TAB Sportsbet for Saturday:RANDWICK1 Red Hot Chillies $9 - $7 ($300 @ $9, $2000 @ $8)2 Meidung $7-$6 ($400 @ $7, $700 @ $6.50, $600 @ $6) Medusa's Miss ($500 @ $12 twice)3 ...