Stated 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...

Dr Tom Brennan, a central figure in the cobalt investigations that are taking place in Victoria and NSW, has admitted to stewards in both states that he has not provided accurate evidence, reports...

Prominent Australian businessman and thoroughbred breeder Gerry Harvey has announced he and his family have purchased the entire Magic Millions Sales company."At a meeting held last night my family...

Champion jockey Damien Oliver will appeal the severity of a one-month suspension after returning a positive urine sample to the prohibited substance ephedrine when tested on Derby Day at Flemington...

The appointment of the next head-trainer at Darley will not be known for at least 10 days, possibly longer, reports Racing Network.

Well, how bad a run was that? I'm referring to the flop of Squamosa in the Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford on Friday. The horse gave in like the proverbial pricked balloon as soon as he entered t...

Well, did Typhoon Tracy have a virus or not? That's the big question after her puzzling and disappointing performance in the Doncaster. She was a shadow of her normal self. She finished 14th in wha...