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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...

Shadow Assassin's senior part-owner Neil Werrett will interrupt a skiing holiday in Japan to watch his youngster bid for Magic Millions Classic glory at the Gold Coast.Werrett who races the Dane Sh...

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...

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...

Gary Portelli usually spends more time at the Magic Millions sale as an observer rather than a buyer but Koblenz could change all that.The filly is on target for the $2 million Magic Millions Class...

  It is nearly two years to the day since  Helene Super Star  won a Group race in Dubai and the time is right for the Tony Cruz-trained stayer to make a big race break through locally with a dro...

There isn't a lot of mystery to today's feature at Sha Tin, with  Divine Calling  certain to be at prohibitive odds-on in the Chevalier Cup (1,600m) and looking the winner, reports Racing Post HK....