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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...

from RACING POST HKPunters have been left with worthless tickets on John Moore's Zaidan in his last two starts, but he can make amends in the Sha Tin Mile Trophy (1,600m) today. Jockey Darren Beadm...

ANTHONY CUMMINGS is suffering from the flu, but son Edward was in good voice when cheering home Secret Destiny, which scored in a three-way photo-finish at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, reports Craig ...

Well, here we go: the carnival is starting to warm up. This weekend the races at Caulfield and Rosehill are starting to tantalize serious punters. How is Tickets, a major player in the Autumn, goin...

In-form Sydney filly Happy Hussy has joined the race for the Magic Millions Guineas.Rosehill trainer David Payne lodged a late entry for the $1 million race on Tuesday morning.Happy Hussy convinced...

The former Australian galloper  Winning King  has been working up to something and a drop in class coincides nicely for him with the Hong Kong Football Club Centenary Challenge Cup (1,200m) at ...

Jay Ford had a couple of good feeds after Doncaster day and is back to his fighting weight as he builds up to reunite with the exciting Monaco Consul.Ford has been booked to ride the dual Group One...