Platinum 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...

There were no changes to the  TAB.com.au  Star Epsom market following this morning’s barrier draw.   “Nothing changed as the draw has not seriously advantaged or disadvantaged any runner,’ said ...

  LUCKILY, Queensland Derby favourite Survived is a better galloper than looks suggest 

TURN Me Loose has been opened as the $5.50 favourite with TAB to win the C F Orr Stakes following an impressive trial win last week. Going for his fourth win in a row, the four year old Group 1...

Boban has firmed in from $6.00 to $4.80 with TAB for the Memsie Stakes after drawing barrier five on Wednesday. Volkstok ‘n’ barrell has also been a big mover since the m arket opened Mon day...

Boban will enter the Memsie Stakes as the horse to beat, with TAB opening the Group One winner as the $6.00 favourite ahead of Temple Of Boom ($8.00) and Weary ($8.00). Rising Romance ($10), Se...

Sacred Elixir’s Barrier 1 draw hasn’t stopped punters from backing it to win the Victoria Derby, firming from $3.20 to $2.80 with TAB. While over 40% of the market has been on the Gelding, there...