Shadow Force 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...

Exciting colt Dr Doute's is set to emerge from the shadow of his celebrated stablemate Whobegotyou after benefiting from a soft spring campaign.After taking a planned low-key path with the son of R...

Exciting colt Dr Doute's is set to emerge from the shadow of his celebrated stablemate Whobegotyou after benefiting from a soft spring campaign.After taking a planned low-key path with the son of R...

WARWICK FARM 22/121 Heart Testa ($3000 @ $1.70)2 Choice Words ($1000 @ $2.50), Mosse Diva $8 - $7 ($1000 @ $8), Babel $6.50 - $64 Shanghai Bund $13 - $11 - $12 ($600 @ $13), Baltra $2.50 - $2.20 ($...

Daniel Ganderton's plea to have a penalty for overuse of the whip overturned has been rejected on appeal, with the Australian Jockeys' Association (AJA) stepping up its campaign to have the rule ch...

Daniel Ganderton's plea to have a penalty for overuse of the whip overturned has been rejected on appeal, with the Australian Jockeys' Association (AJA) stepping up its campaign to have the rule ch...

Brightexpectations bolstered Gai Waterhouse's impressive record in the Magic Millions Wyong Slipper when he scored a thrilling victory in the $200,000 race.Brightexpectations looks set to be a majo...