My Friends 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...

A nightmare barrier means Absent Friends chances of winning the Group Three Chairman's Handicap at Doomben on Saturday rest purely in the hands of Brisbane's premier ride Jim Byrne.Trainer Gary Por...

FORMER Queensland trainer Shaun Dwyer had a thorough and meticulous grounding in the art of preparing horses, reports The Age.It says: Some months ago, when Dwyer settled in Bendigo, friends questi...

A belated 'Happy Birthday' to all our equine friends out there for yesterday... I hope many a carrot cake was enjoyed, and the 2011/12 season is a safe and rewarding one for you all (and also for t...

Homesickness may not be too much of a problem for apprentice Jason Collett after he made Randwick his own on Saturday with a winning treble.The 20-year-old New Zealand rider is one third of the way...

NEW Zealand stewards are likely to set a date next week to deal with two issues involving jockey Lisa Cropp, reports Racing Network. Ross Neal, the co-chief steward of New Zealand Racing’s integr...

I have been lucky over the years to make many good friends in racing. Some of them are involved professionally. One of my closest friends is a top Sydney racing journalist, whilst others bet often...