Peaceful State 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...

Trainer Tony Vasil says he is feeling his way through awkward race programming with True Tales who will contest the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.The four-year-old will be having his...

Trainer Tony Vasil says he is feeling his way through awkward race programming with True Tales who will contest the Listed Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.The four-year-old will be having his...

Far too many punters shy away from favourites yet they offer the punter a better opportunity for profit making than the so called "value" horses. Value horses typically are 5/1 plus and for some pu...

Over the years I have taken various positions in debates about favourites and the efficacy of backing them on a consistent basis. I am more and more drawn to the idea that there are ways to capita...

  Over the years I have taken various positions in debates about favourites and the efficacy of backing them on a consistent basis. I am more and more drawn to the idea that there are ways to ca...

RACING’S fraternity today mourned the death of Guy Walter, remembered as not only a champion trainer, but as one of the true gentlemen of the turf. Tributes flowed from all sections of the indust...