Lovebird 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...

Blake Shinn's return to riding after disqualification switches to Sydney on Wednesday.Out for most of last year because of a ban for illegal betting, Shinn hasn't ridden at a Sydney race meeting si...

IT'S FINALLY HERE!Well, after all this time it's happening.Rain, rain, go away! (Please...)It would be a shame if the race were to be marred by losing the speed machines to a heavy surface. And of ...

Mick Mair is hoping recent rain which has severely disrupted the Brisbane summer carnival could play into the hands of talented colt Chosen To Fly in the Listed Gold Edition Plate at Doomben on Sat...

British raider Raven's Pass blew past heralded Curlin to win the $US5 million ($A7.43 million) Breeders' Cup Classic to cap a stellar showing for Europe in the $US25.5 million ($A37.88 million) wee...

The overwhelming first impression of the Hong Kong Exchanges Challenge Cup (1,000m) at Happy Valley is of a race stacked with pace and that might open the way for an upset from a horse who is not...

The looming showdown between Golden Slipper winner Phelan Ready and rising stars Denman and Trusting has prompted Sydney Turf Club racing manager John Nicholson to predict Saturday's $1 million Gol...