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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...

South Australia will stand alone as the only place in the nation with jumps racing, but officials fear for its long-term survival.The controlling body of horse racing in SA, Thoroughbred Racing SA,...

South Australia will stand alone as the only place in the nation with jumps racing, but officials fear for its long-term survival.The controlling body of horse racing in SA, Thoroughbred Racing SA,...

As I predicted a couple of months ago, Racing Victoria is to ban jumps racing from the end of the 2010 season. The decision will spark outrage and uproar. RVL chairman Michael Duffy says the decisi...

Cortina Gal gave trainer David Payne plenty to cheer about on his first trip to Wyong where she scored a slashing all-the-way victory in the Magic Millions Two-year-old Slipper.The win was an emoti...