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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...

David Hayes will gallop imports Changingoftheguard and Our Aqaleem as well as sprinter Eagle Falls before the first race at Sandown on Wednesday.Australian Cup hopes Changingoftheguard (Glen Boss) ...

From RACING POST HKLions' Fortune holds the key to the opening leg of the Triple Trio riches at Sha Tin on Saturday, which boasts an estimated dividend of HK$2 million after the jackpot was struck ...

Houtzen has firmed into $3.20 following the announcement of the final field for the two-year-old Magic Millions Classic Final today.   “In an amazing market, we have seen four different favourite...

From Within ($3.60) has moved into favouritism for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic following the barrier draw on Tuesday morning. The Chris Waller trained filly has been the best backed in the rac...

Example: Runyonese ran 3rd of 12 over 1600m in Maiden class at Bendigo on May 18. The 4yo was beaten 2.6 lengths and was sent out at 5/1. At his next start, a couple of weeks later, he went to th...

from RACING POST HKThe 1010 Million Challenge will wrap up with a minimum of fanfare at Happy Valley tonight since Cape Canaveral has it well put away and won't even be present, but Imperial Rome h...