Supreme Boss 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...

Racing authorities will ask the NSW government to change the law after a court ruled that bookmakers Tom and Bill Waterhouse do not have to pay a 1.5 per cent fee on turnover.The Waterhouses succes...

Looks like we won't be seeing the wonderful Kate Mallyon back riding for some months...The injuries she sustained in that fall at Flemington on Saturday were pretty bad. She's still in hospital und...

A political and legal storm is brewing north of the border with Racing Queensland boss Bob Bentley intent on forging ahead with work on a dual code super track, while the sport's governing body is ...

Ciaron Maher  has a big decision to make with his Group 1-winning mare  Azkadellia  - to chase a Cox Plate or international glory at the Breeders’ Cup series in California. As a reward for her s...

Apprentice jockey Jackie Beriman capped a memorable day at Sportingbet Park Sandown by out-riding her 3kg claim with a 20 th  metropolitan victory aboard Lonhruge in the fifth heat of the Rivette ...

On a day when the AJC Australian Derby might have had to play second fiddle to Black Caviar, Shamrocker put it back in the spotlight when she became the first filly since 1989 to win the blue riban...