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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...

In Part 1 of this series, I unveiled four staking plans. They were aimed at giving you action and excitement above and beyond using level stakes. We now come to the final plan. It’s the $100 At...

In Part 1 of this series, I unveiled four staking plans. They were aimed at giving you action and excitement above and beyond using level stakes. We now come to the final plan. It’s the $100 At...

In Part 1 of this series, I unveiled four staking plans. They were aimed at giving you action and excitement above and beyond using level stakes. We now come to the final plan. It’s the $100 At...

What had been billed as the most fascinating and complex Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in some years was simply reduced to a one-horse show as Treve offered up a quite astonishing performance i...

Much research has been done into staking and selection systems, but quite obviously - as many punters will attest still not enough to make racing a safe and reliable business! As has been state...

Kiwi journalist Neil Davis is regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading “speed” analysts. In this special article he gives us a special NZ angle on using sectional times. Neil has been a punter for...