Lilly Laguna 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...

Renowned Sydney race broadcaster Des Hoysted died in a Sydney nursing home on Thursday night aged 86.Hoysted began his career on Boxing Day 1948 calling races at Wodonga and a few years later came ...

The racecallers' racecaller Des Hoysted, who died in a Sydney nursing home on Thursday night aged 86, is remembered as ''a legend'' of his craft. Hoysted's racecalling colleagues praised his abilit...

Peter Moody looks a strong chance of making it three wins on end in the Listed ATA/Bob Hoysted Handicap (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday.Moody won the race last year with Panipique, as well as the...

  Champion trainer Guy Walter has died after suffering a suspected heart attack. Walter was at home when he became ill on Thursday morning. The trainer saddled up Streama to win last Saturday’s Gr...

Prominent racehorse trainer Jack Denham has died in Sydney aged 85.Denham was still active as a trainer and racegoer until he recently became ill and was admitted to hospital.The trainer of many Gr...

The Chris Waller-trained Sikka died in the horse stall area after running at Rosehill yesterday. The $1.1 million yearling, bought in 2008, will be sent for autopsy at the University Veterinary Tea...