The Joy Of Giving 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...

A minor setback has put the promising filly Papal Joy behind schedule for her bid at next month's Group One Queensland Oaks but trainer Brian Wakefield isn't giving up the fight.Papal Joy was nomin...

John Singleton got his share of the $19 million Nathan Tinkler spent at the Magic Millions sale this year but was less than impressed when racing's new player sent around a $15,000 purchase to beat...

He might not be the most intelligent galloper in the Robert Heathcote yard but lightly-raced gelding Firestorm proved at Eagle Farm on Wednesday his galloping ability made up for his lack of nous.H...

Camelot is as short as 3-1 for next year's English Derby after giving trainer Aidan O'Brien his sixth win in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster.The juvenile race was a milestone for the Irish trai...

Lee Freedman is hoping Fly Higher can defy a moderate fillies record and give him his second Bill Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night.Only six fillies in the last 50 years, including just...

Tom Berry should be celebrating his second Magic Millions Classic win but admits the controversial protest has taken some of the gloss off his achievement.The 20-year-old jockey rode Driefontein wh...