Pegasus Junior 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...

We all make silly mistakes when betting. It's part of the game, isn't it? No matter how hard we try, no matter how many promises we make to ourselves, we keep on repeating history! A pal was moan...

One of the most annoying factors a keen punter has to deal with is that of a track condition you know borders between dead and slow. What do you do when you have a form guide in your hand and you a...

One of the most annoying factors a keen punter has to deal with is that of a track condition you know borders between dead and slow. What do you do when you have a form guide in your hand and you a...

Too many horseplayers attack each race by asking an incorrect question: Which horse is the most likely winner? A better question: What do I know about this race that enables me to see it differen...

With 2008 racing ahead and the autumn carnivals looming, ?it’s time adopted “cool” as a punter. That is, you ?look and act the part to impress your friends at the races. Here are just a few hand...

We've all heard the phrase 'a bad day at the office'. Punters will alter that slightly to read 'a bad day at the track'. They happen. Too often for comfort for many battling bettors. Sometimes it...