Powerful One 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 powerful racing outfit Godolphin Operation is under a cloud

Craven Plate winner Miss Marielle won't be chasing carnival riches in Melbourne this spring but trainer Joe Pride is still hoping to plunder some of the major races in the southern capital with Vis...

Craven Plate winner Miss Marielle won't be chasing carnival riches in Melbourne this spring but trainer Joe Pride is still hoping to plunder some of the major races in the southern capital with Vis...

The powerful Godolphin stable figures prominently in TAB's initial Epsom and Metropolitan markets, released on Tuesday.   Godolphin and trainer John O'Shea boast the favorites in both events wit...

Blue Diamond hunting...Patinack Farm has nine of the 64 third declarations for the Blue Diamond Stks 1200m (Grp 1) at Caulfield on February 25 race. They include Melbourne winners Ferment and Real ...

Godolphin's Melbourne Cup ranks have been bolstered by the arrival of Modun from the Sir Michael Stoute yard. The 4yo gelding links up with Sheikh Mohammed's powerful operation after winning the Se...