Secret Show 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...

There is a sense of anticipation for Grahame Begg as Secret Admirer makes her return in the Toy Show Quality at Warwick Farm, reports The Age/SMH.It says: The daughter of Dubawi has not been seen o...

Running second has been the unwelcome trend for Grahame Begg in the new season but the Randwick trainer isn't fazed by the run of close calls.Instead, he heads to Rosehill on Saturday expecting hig...

Secret Admirer and Ilovethiscity have given Brenton Avdulla his two biggest moments in racing and the young jockey believes more good times lie ahead with the pair who return on Saturday at Warwick...

Brenton Avdulla holds fond memories of Epsom Handicap day and is hoping to add to them with victory on his favourite horse in Saturday's $500,000 feature.Avdulla grew up in Melbourne and only arriv...

Brenton Avdulla holds fond memories of Epsom Handicap day and is hoping to add to them with victory on his favourite horse in Saturday's $500,000 feature.Avdulla grew up in Melbourne and only arriv...

Jaffa, a 15-year-old pony, could prove the secret weapon to help give rookie trainer Eden Petrie a winner with his first Sydney runner when Queenslander Albert The Fat runs at Randwick on Saturday....