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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...

We're coming to the final stages of the selection process in this special Ratings Guide. Last issue (July) I looked at the Class, Ability and Form factors, all most important to the serious punter...

Talk to any number of racing professionals and ask them to name the key 10 factors in their form analysis and you are likely to receive differing answers! It's the nature of the game. Everyone has...

  In the final part of his two-part special feature, leading Queensland ratings expert George Tafe talks about times, handicapping, fitness and distance. Many are the arguments about weight a...

In an article in the April issue of PPM I stressed that SPEED RATINGS are the single most important factor in greyhound handicapping. I realise, however, that the racing forms used in your countr...

Another great greyhound article In an article in the April issue of PPM, I stressed that SPEED RATINGS are the single most important factor in greyhound handicapping.  I realise, however, tha...

Robert Saunders Dowst is regarded as we of the worlds leading  racing experts. He is legendary for his books about in-depth handicapping and money management his theories  being formulated in the ...