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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...

Back from Singapore, Glen Boss will be into the action at Sandown on Wednesday. He's picked up a handful of good rides. He's on the Clinton McDonald-trained Finishing Card in the Betfair Handicap (...

Glen Boss said he felt "100 per cent" after he partnered Josimar into third place to Costa In The Glen in his comeback ride in the Sportingbet Handicap at Sandown.Boss had just the one ride at Wedn...

Champion jockey Glen Boss is making a low key return to the saddle after being sidelined for four months with a career-threatening shoulder injury, taking just two rides at Sandown on Wednesday.Bos...

Black Caviar update...Peter Moody says superstar sprinter Black Caviar has recently completed a month's pre-training before having another month's spell and then a further five weeks up at Peter Cl...

The Anthony Cummings stable has put blinkers back on Gilded Spur in an effort to get the best out of the colt at Sandown on Wednesday.The Flying Spur three-year-old put in a lacklustre effort when ...

Alexander Beetle's new trainer Luke Oliver is excited about the top-flight sprinter having his first start for him at Sandown.The eight-year-old, who is noted for his blistering pace and for giving...