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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...

Dual Group 1 winner  Dan Excel  arrived in Sydney on Monday in preparation for October's $3 million Sportingbet Cox Plate, reports Racing Network. The John Moore-trained horse will spend a f...

Damien Oliver will take the reins on Cox Plate-bound Dan Excel when he begins his campaign in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1,400m) at Caulfield on September 28. Trainer John Moore had expected...

Singapore International Cup winner  Dan Excel  could be heading to Melbourne for the Group 1 $3 million Sportingbet Cox Plate. Sunday night's runaway winner with Tommy Berry on-board is owned b...

Following Tuesday’s announcement of first acceptances, Racing Victoria’s (RV) Executive General Manager – Racing, Greg Carpenter, has today released the initial Order of Entry for the $3 million ...

JUST A Way, the Japanese champion, heads the Cox Plate invitation list of international horses. Rated the world’s best horse, Just A Way, a winner of four Group 1 races at his past four starts...

CHAMPION colt Sepoy will face off against a Peter Moody runner in next month's group 1 Manikato Stakes, but while it may not be Black Caviar that he has to duel with, he will have to meet Moody's r...