Modern Wonder 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...

Champion Black Caviar will have another modern day sprinting idol for company on Saturday when she is led onto the Caulfield track by Hong Kong hero Silent Witness.Black Caviar equalled the dual Ho...

Champion mare Black Caviar won't run in the Group One Doomben 10,000 on Saturday week.Trainer Peter Moody confirmed he spoke with Black Caviar's owners after inspecting the wonder mare at her Eagle...

One of racing's well-publicised bad boys Here De Angels has jockey Jeff Penza convinced a path to redemption will continue in the Ramornie Handicap.Here De Angels is among the favourites to win the...

For many the Melbourne Cup is simply a four letter word - Bart.Australia's greatest living trainer is known to the once a year punter as the Cups King due to his 12 victories in the country's most ...

For many the Melbourne Cup is simply a four letter word - Bart.Australia's greatest living trainer is known to the once a year punter as the Cups King due to his 12 victories in the country's most ...

I wonder if we will ever discover what really happened to Don Scott? The great professional punter was found dead in his bed last year amid rumours that he had killed himself with a massive overdo...