The Rockwell Scale 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 Victoria’s (RV) Chief Executive and Chairman have joined the growing chorus of racing industry identities to pay tribute to the late Roy Higgins. Higgins, who passed away peacefully last n...

The Victoria Turf Club came in for some criticism when it decided its new race in 1861 would be a two-mile handicap with many saying it should be at set weights. The fact the Melbourne Cup remains ...

George Hanlon was one of Australia's most respected trainers who will be remembered for crafting some of the nation's finest stayers.Hanlon, who has died aged 92, was at times vague, but was incred...

George Hanlon was one of Australia's most respected trainers who will be remembered for crafting some of the nation's finest stayers.Hanlon, who has died aged 92, was at times vague, but was incred...