Assertive Star 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...

In form again! PPD Club chief tipster Brian Blackwell in his his usual barnstorming form

In Manhattan Rain and More Joyous, Gai Waterhouse believes she has two of her best ever three-year-olds heading into an autumn carnival.And the premier trainer can't see either horse being beaten w...

The strength of the Blue Diamond Stakes form will be put to the test at Randwick on Saturday and punters expect it to stack up.Classy colt Beneteau, who finished third as favourite to Star Witness ...

The strength of the Blue Diamond Stakes form will be put to the test at Randwick on Saturday and punters expect it to stack up.Classy colt Beneteau, who finished third as favourite to Star Witness ...

Co-trainers Lee and Shannon Hope have seized the opportunity to launch Guru Bob's spring campaign on the synthetic track at Sandown's transferred meeting at Geelong.Lee Hope said he was left with f...

Co-trainers Lee and Shannon Hope have seized the opportunity to launch Guru Bob's spring campaign on the synthetic track at Sandown's transferred meeting at Geelong.Lee Hope said he was left with f...