Diamond War 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...

The Peter Snowden trained colt Sepoy is now fav for the Blue Diamond after a bold win at Caulfield on Wednesday. He'd been heavily backed before the victory, opening in the market at 40/1. He's now...

Unbeaten filly Miracles of Life has opened clear favorite at 5/1 ($6.00) to win the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on February 23. The Not A Single Doubt two-year-old romped in by nine lengths la...

Trainer Mick Price has confirmed to stewards that one-time Blue Diamond equal favourite Malasun would be spelled and miss the $1 million event after she was unplaced to stablemate and favourite Sam...

Betting markets across the country view the Blue Diamond Stakes as a one-horse race after Peter Moody announced that second favourite One Last Dance would be a non-runner.In response most betting a...

Mick Price believes he has a Blue Diamond filly on his hands in Samaready who made an impressive winning debut at Flemington.The Caulfield trainer said he was worried the daughter of More Than Read...

Cavalry Rose helped punters get the cash in the 2YO Inglis Classic at Rosehill Gardens. Opening at $3.50 she was crunched into $3.00 with punters only really wanting her and runner-up Diamond Earth...