Crown Of Flowers 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...

RACING New South Wales chairman John Messara has no doubt the state's thoroughbred industry can lead the Western world in showcasing ''the sport of kings''. ''We can never surpass the likes of Hong...

In an intriguing move by the normally conservative New Zealand TAB, Triple Trio betting will be introduced there this Saturday. The NZ TAB has guaranteed a $1 million pool for the first day of th...

Jockeys have been put on notice and stewards around the country are on alert for imported safety vests that don't meet Australian standards.Ray Murrihy, chief steward in NSW, said five "knock-off" ...

Group 1-winning jockey  James Winks  is preparing to start a five-month contract in Mauritius. The 32-year-old will race ride outside Australian shores for the first time since the 2009-10 season...

Bart Cumming's boom 4YO So You Think is a raging hot fav for Sat's Yalumba Stakes. he's at a skinny $1.50 (2/1 ON) in the early betting market from TAB Sportsbet. In the Toorak Hdcp, crack Sydney v...

DISQUALIFIED jockey Danny Nikolic has lodged an appeal with the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal against two decisions made by the Racing Appeals & Disciplinary Board.