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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...

Michael Rodd reckons Crockett Stakes winner Kneeling is a genuine Thousand Guineas contender. She landed a big plunge in downing Peterr Moody's exciting filly Hallowell Belle. Rodd says: 'She's go...

Racing Victoria chief handicapper Greg Carpenter is warily predicting a rush of European entries for this year's Cox Plate. He says the lack of depth in local WFA ranks will encourage some European...

Maybe she'll be lucky after all...There's a cautious air of optimism about the long-term future of injured superstar Black Caviar. While suspensory injuries can be career threatening, Black Caviar,...

Spring in their step...There were some significant spring pointers from the Qld Derby on Saturday. Winning jockey Michael Rodd believes Dariana would not have been out of place in the Victoria or A...

TAB Sportsbet predicts it will be able to offer more competitive wagers with the introduction of fixed-price betting to TAB agencies, clubs and pubs from today, reports The Age.It says: For the fir...

Betstar's Alan Eskander expects a rush of money for December Draw following the barrier draw for Sat's Caulfield Cup. He told PPD: 'I think favorite backers have been waiting to tick the final box ...