Star Raider 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...

Anticipation is building for those big races in the UK...Star South African sprinter J J The Jet Plane is tipped to ruin Takeover Target's fourth attempt at the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot...

UK raider Jakkalberry caught the eye when he hit the track at Werribee on Wednesday. ''Travelling doesn't seem to worry him at all and he has already started to put on weight,'' says Jakkalberry's ...

Leon Macdonald's return from an overseas holiday has coincided with an increase in the workload for stable star Rebel Raider whose preparation for the Melbourne Cup is in full swing.Macdonald and h...

Leon Macdonald's return from an overseas holiday has coincided with an increase in the workload for stable star Rebel Raider whose preparation for the Melbourne Cup is in full swing.Macdonald and h...

Leon Macdonald's return from an overseas holiday has coincided with an increase in the workload for stable star Rebel Raider whose preparation for the Melbourne Cup is in full swing.Macdonald and h...

Michael Rodd is talking the talk about his Melbourne Cup mount Red Cadeaux. He reckons 'Red' ticks plenty of boxes in any form appraisal and considers him a 'strong chance' in the big race. He says...