Proud Warrior 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...

Gold Coast jockey Paul Hammersley has had a field day at Grafton, steering home three winners including Warrior Within to claim the Grafton Cup and Sister Havana in the feature sprint, the Sir Jame...

Manighar has been one of the best supported runners in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Opening $4.40 wkith the TAB on Wednesday the seven-year-old has firmed into $3.60 and is cha...

Trainer Mark Kavanagh's luck has taken a turn for the better with Shocking putting in a sparkling effort to win the Lexus Stakes, his final lead-up to the Melbourne Cup.The Kavanagh-trained Victori...

Trainer Mark Kavanagh's luck has taken a turn for the better with Shocking putting in a sparkling effort to win the Lexus Stakes, his final lead-up to the Melbourne Cup.The Kavanagh-trained Victori...

There is no doubt about the racing world. Almost every day there is something of interest or controversy to occupy the mind and I guess it is this volatility that keeps us horse racing fans coming ...

There is no doubt about the racing world. Almost every day there is something of interest or controversy to occupy the mind and I guess it is this volatility that keeps us horse racing fans coming ...