Seeker 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...

From RACING POST HKBarrier two, strong recent form and 118 pounds mean it will be Showtime for trainer John Size at Happy Valley tomorrow night (Wednesday) and the flashy chestnut is an ideal banke...

Are you a sensation-seeker as a bettor? Are you someone who secretly hates himself and uses betting as a form of punishment? Do you bet because there's not much else in life that interests you? I...

Australian jockey Zac Purton lauded Hong Kong as "a place where I'm encouraged to ride winners" as he launched an attack on controversial whip rules in his home country in the wake of a double a...

In last month’s article in this series on international professionals, we introduced Steve Zacks from the Handicapper’s Edge at brisnet.com . In discussing betting, Zacks points out that a punte...

In last month’s article in this series on international professionals, we introduced Steve Zacks from the Handicapper’s Edge at brisnet.com . In discussing betting, Zacks points out that a pun...

This is the fourth and final part of this series, offering advice for betting strategies. So far, I have unearthed nineteen betting angles, and this article contains another six to complete the se...