Peggy Rose 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...

The Hawkes Racing-trained  Nostradamus  moved to 22nd in the order of entry for the $1 million Golden Rose (1400m) following last Saturday’s win in the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) at Roseh...

Saturday’s Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield is set to bring together a line-up of horses bellying its Group 3 status if today’s nominations are any indication. Entries were extended for the $1...

This is about the time of year that racing fans start to get a little bit excited about the impending Spring Racing Carnival.  Most of the local horses being set for the feature races in Melbour...