Star Circle 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...

ANDI BLACK4m : Trainer : Graham Richardson12 starts : 1 win : 4 placesWin distance range : 1200mTrack conditions won on : HeavyThis chestnut mare just loves the heavy tracks that winter brings and ...

Gai Waterhouse's Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente remains in Doomben Cup calculations as connections consider a demanding UK campaign for the great stayer. The Royal Ascot meeting is the key target.

The star Singapore-based jockey who helped get the best out of Trusting last spring is on target to renew acquaintances with the multiple Group winner on Saturday.Joao Moreira's first ride on Trust...

Premier trainer Gai Waterhouse experienced the highs and lows of racing at Rosehill with a career-ending injury to Amelia's Dream taking the gloss off the victory by rising star Swift Alliance.Wate...

  Former star apprentice Jason Maskiell made an emotional return to the Melbourne winner’s circle with victory in the feature $100,000 David Bourke Provincial Plate (1600m) at Flemington today.

Apprentice Jason Collett has had a good start to his Australian stint and has been given the chance to further announce his arrival with rides in two stakes races at Hawkesbury on Saturday.The 19-y...