Quarter Back 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...

As the Black Caviar steam trains powers ahead to William Reid Stakes Night at the Valley on Friday 22 March, her three-quarter brother in-blood, Iconic, is flying under the radar, reports Racing Vi...

John Bath is the new managing part-owner of reigning Australian Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler whose career is being threatened by a rare leg injury.Former managing part-owner Jill Kewish has so...

John Bath is the new managing part-owner of reigning Australian Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler whose career is being threatened by a rare leg injury.Former managing part-owner Jill Kewish has so...

John Bath is the new managing part-owner of reigning Australian Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler whose career is being threatened by a rare leg injury.Former managing part-owner Jill Kewish has so...

Gutsy Bauer is right back into contention for the Melbourne Cup after an overnight win at Haydock Park UK. The Racing Post says Bauer is now 25/1 for the Melbourne Cup with William Hill (bookmaker...

With eight days left of the quarantine period for the first batch of international horses, the work rate is starting to increase leading towards first raceday outings. With a clearly more sedate ...