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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...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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 "...

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...

Frustrating and embarrassing are two words that come to mind for trainer Shane Fliedner when he talks about talented galloper Tollesprit.The four-year-old has been a source of endless heartache for...

Newmarket Handicap plans for top Bendigo galloper Tollesprit remained on track today when he scored a thrilling last stride win in the Schweppervescence Plate (1200m) at Moonee Valley A brilliant f...

Trainer Joe Pride says he doesn't like putting horses in races where they haven't earned their chance.But with two stakes victories under her belt this preparation, Pride is more than happy to give...

The David Hayes trained Nicconi has had strong betting support for Sat week's Newmarket Handicap. TAB Sportsbet reports one wager of $10,000 @ $21 and $5000 @ $6 place only followed by another bet ...

Giant four-year-old Largo Lad earned a trip to Sydney for a crack at the $2 million Doncaster when he landed his best victory yet in the Group Two Blamey Stakes at Flemington.A brilliant ground-sav...

Giant four-year-old Largo Lad earned a trip to Sydney for a crack at the $2 million Doncaster when he landed his best victory yet in the Group Two Blamey Stakes at Flemington.A brilliant ground-sav...