Noble Star 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...

For trainer Dixie Solly the wait has been worth it to see former star galloper Noble Steed on the verge of making his racetrack return in the Group Two Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.Solly, who train...

For trainer Dixie Solly the wait has been worth it to see former star galloper Noble Steed on the verge of making his racetrack return in the Group Two Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.Solly, who train...

Big hits and misses for Rosehill and Flemington (from TAB Sportsbet)ROSEHILL1 Art Thou Ready ($9 into $6.50 including bets of $1,800 @ $7.50 and $1,500 @ $8.50)2 Madam Nash ($10,000 @ $3.20, $8,000...

Early price movers for Scone & Flemington on Saturday (from TAB Sportsbet):SCONE1 All Serene ($2000 @ $4.60), Mezzanotte $11 - $8 ($11 -$8 ($300 e/w @ $11, $200 @ $11, $1000 @ $9.50)2 Dal Rommel $2...

International superstar sprinter  Lankan Rupee  will continue his build up towards the Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) on February 21  with a barrier trial at Cranbourne on Monday , reports racing...

Victorian star Lucky Secret heads a 15-runner field in Sat's Grp 2 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot WA. The field, with barrier draw and jockeys, is:$500,000 GRP 2 WINTERBOTTOM STAKES (1200M)1 LUCKY SE...