Arrogant 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...

Robert Thompson has ridden plenty of good gallopers in the past 30 years and he left Doomben on Saturday adamant Youthful Jack has the potential to be the best ever.Thompson revealed his assessment...

Trainer Peter Moody will not be rushed into declaring champion sprinter Black Caviar a certain starter in next month's Newmarket Handicap but says it is the most likely option.Still basking in the ...

What caused that below-par run by star 3YO Foxwedge at Randwick? Trainer John O'Shea blames a mucus build-up in the horse's trachea. So there you have it. A snotty nose. O'Shea says: 'We had him sc...

AWESOME mare Atlantic Jewel has opened a commanding $1.45 favourite for Saturday’s Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield. The Mark Kavanagh-trained mare has looked awesome winning bot...

Irish stayer Royal Diamond has shot into Melbourne Cup contention following a dominant performance in the Listed Challenge Stakes at Leopardstown overnight, reports Betstar.com.au.

Brilliant jumper Black And Bent's future is still up in the air after his superb win in the J.J. Houlahan Hurdle 3400m at Sandown Lakeside on Sunday. Connections are considering that tempting Melbo...