New Blessing 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 VERY mild attack of colic that thwarted South Australian sprinter Stirling Grove from competing in Monday's Standish Handicap at Flemington could have been a blessing, according to trainer Richar...

Anthony Cummings admits he won't know until race day whether an inside barrier is a blessing or a burden for Turffontein in his quest to claim a third Group One in the Newmarket Handicap at Fleming...

IT IS understandable that, with 12 Melbourne Cups to his name, Bart Cummings would be wary of changing his successful formula. But the Cups King is open-minded about his approach to the 2009 Cup wi...

Malua Racing is looking at a start for Shezaten in the time-honoured Bagot Handicap following her tenacious victory on her home track at Flemington on Saturday.The four-year-old Handsome Ransom mar...

Trainer Rod Douglas has had the Victoria Derby in the back of his mind ever since Larry's Never Late arrived from New Zealand as a yearling last year, and the gelding will give him and his owners t...

South Australian trainer Jake Stephens may take lightly raced five-year-old Alcopop into the Melbourne Cup without another run following his impressive win in the Herbert Power Stakes.Strathalbyn-b...