Keeping Watch 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...

SOMETHING TO WATCH (AND PERHAPS PROFIT FROM)This is a short blog, because I want to make the point and leave you to ponder it tomorrow afternoon.Caulfield is notorious for having differing "running...

Gary Portelli is keeping his options open with Group One winner Gold Trail who could compete in either Queensland or Sydney later this week.The $200,000 Magic Millions Sprint (1000m) on Saturday ha...

M anaging part owner Neil Werrett has revealed  that champion mare Black Caviar has taken to pregnancy the same way she took to her racing career, reports Racing Victora.

Spring Carnival contender Sincero is set to trial at Rosehill Gardens on Monday, August 5. It will be his first public appearance since running ninth behind Ocean Park in last year’s Cox Plate.

Premier Sydney trainer Gai Waterhouse says Royal Discretion is going as well as any horse in her stable and is destined for Group One glory this spring.The four-year-old will run first-up in the Gr...

Kerrin McEvoy makes his return from injury in Sydney on Saturday but will also be keeping a close eye on what's happening in the feature races in Brisbane.McEvoy has five rides at the Randwick meet...