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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...

Peter Snowden and his son Paul will train at Royal Randwick when they leave Darley in May, reports Racing Network.

Peter and Paul Snowden are still tossing up what to do with their classy newcomer Pied A Terre, who notched his second big win at Flemington. Paul says Pied A Terre does everything so easily that i...

A friend of mine has a theory, and he claims that it works out in practice. It's to do with 2yo racing. His theory is that with the youngsters the tipsters' polls are your best guide to winners. ...

From NEIL FRANKLYNTIME KEEPER3c : Nicholson/Allbon : Te Aroha22 starts : 2 wins : 6 placesWin distance range : 1600m - 2100mTrack conditions won on : Fast/GoodThis entire doesn't possess a flash wi...

Racing NSW reports:  Following an interview on Monday at Racing NSW Offices including Mark Newnham, stable foreman for licensed trainer Mrs Gai Waterhouse, and apprentice, Winona Costin, assisted ...

He's off...Darley Australia says top performer Denman will be leaving Australia directly to be set for the July Cup at Newmarket later in the year. He joins the exodus of Darley 3YOs from last sea...