Miss Mouse 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...

Nina Carberry will again bid to become the first female jockey to win the Grand National after being booked to ride 33-1 chance First Lieutenant. The 30-year-old, who will partner Irish trainer M...

We're all odds-plungers, aren't we? Each in our own way tries to turn the odds on a horse to our advantage, be the odds short or long. We know that 'price' is what the game is all about, but each ...

We're all odds-plungers, aren't we? Each in our own way tries to turn the odds on a horse to our advantage, be the odds short or long. We know that 'price' is what the game is all about, but each ...

We're all odds-plungers, aren't we? Each in our own way tries to turn the odds on a horse to our advantage, be the odds short or long. We know that 'price' is what the game is all about, but each ...

At the moment Australian racing should be pretty pleased with itself. Booming carnivals, record prizemoney and TAB turnover reflect a healthy portrait of a flourishing industry. One aspect ?that...