Just A Tribute 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...

Kempton racetrack will pay tribute to Kauto Star by naming a bar after the champion jumper.The Kauto Star bar will be in the Clubhouse while discussions are continuing about a statue to be commissi...

Nathan Berry was a son , a brother, a husband and a friend to many he was just 23.‬ At the request of the family there are no cameras at this morning's funeral service. Here is a biography and tri...

A PALL descended upon Canterbury yesterday as the racing industry mourned the loss of one of its true gentleman. Horseman Pat Quinn, 63, was taking boots off his sole runner for the day, Insensitiv...

WITH a heavy heart Katelyn and Andrew Mallyon headed today to Sandown after the funeral of their grandmother, Diane Mallyon. Katelyn and Andrew would have put a smile on the face of their 'Pop' - t...

Racing Victoria’s (RV) Chief Executive and Chairman have joined the growing chorus of racing industry identities to pay tribute to the late Roy Higgins. Higgins, who passed away peacefully last n...

The Australian Turf Club will join with the racing community and racing fans at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday to farewell one of the most popular and successful stables seen in Sydney over many de...