Natural Water 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...

Weekend Hussler is only few weeks away from returning to the races but trainer Ross McDonald has not yet named the date for the champion's comeback.The 2007-08 Horse of the Year courtesy of his six...

Rebel Raider's racecourse rehabilitation continues in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington with trainer Leon Macdonald happy with his progress.The dual Derby winner was the early favourite for last year...

Injury prone Tasmanian galloper Geejayhaitch returns to Sandown for the first time since breaking down after a win there in August.Trainer Walter McShane said the seven-year-old was found to have f...

Trainer Robert Smerdon says he will be feeling his way with champion jumper Black And Bent as he tries to qualify him for this year's Melbourne Cup.Smerdon said he was a natural pessimist and mindf...

Doomben summer series contender Nuclear Medicine is a confirmed starter in the Keith Noud Handicap at Eagle Farm after wily trainer Gordon Yorke galloped him left-handed on a sodden Coffs Harbour t...

Michael Walker  stands on the precipice of riding 100 winners in a season in Australia for the first time, reports racing.com. With 98 winners to his name for the current season, the three-time ...