Ancient 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...

Peter Moody is looking good for a clean sweep of Melbourne's feature autumn sprints with as many as five runners in the Oakleigh Plate.Still on a high after the astonishing victory of unbeaten mare...

Rio De La Plata rolled back the years as he claimed Group One success in the Premio Vittorio di Capua at San Siro and completed a memorable double for Godolphin.The five-year-old struck at the high...

Jumps racing is again under the microscope with the death of a horse at Moonee Valley, the first fatality since the sport resumed late last month.Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) suspended jumps racin...

Jumps racing is again under the microscope with the death of a horse at Moonee Valley, the first fatality since the sport resumed late last month.Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) suspended jumps racin...

Jumps racing is again under the microscope with the death of a horse at Moonee Valley, the first fatality since the sport resumed late last month.Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) suspended jumps racin...

Trainer Kris Lees is keeping a lid on his expectations for expensive filly Samantha's Charm ahead of her debut at Warwick Farm on Monday.A $1.8 million yearling, Samantha's Charm was the equal top ...