Grey Defence 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...

Trainer John O'Shea has hit back at critics of multiple Group One winner Racing To Win, saying he is spot on for his autumn campaign which continues in Saturday's star-studded TJ Smith Stakes at Ra...

Kauto Star has entered racing's record books at Kempton as the first horse to win four consecutive King George VI Chases.The 8-13 favourite, trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Ruby Walsh, demol...

Kauto Star has entered racing's record books at Kempton as the first horse to win four consecutive King George VI Chases.The 8-13 favourite, trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Ruby Walsh, demol...

So far in this series, I have introduced a dozen major E betting angles to consider in a well-tempered betting portfolio.