Thinking Game 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...

Will he or won't he...The guessing game continues for UK stayer Sans Frontieres and whether he'll be here for the Melbourne Cup. The odds seem to be favoring a Cup start for the Irish St Leger winn...

THINKING SIDEWAYSWell, the weekend brought no real joy for me, but I feel satisfied that the two horses I came down to made a profit if backed each way, as I indicated I'd do.I managed that $3.75 o...

Europe, here she comes...well, maybe...Connections of Ortensia are still thinking about a European campaign with her...Trainer Tony Noonan says the mare has come through her game 5th in last week's...

Let's eliminate all color from the game...Latest report says RVL Chief Steward Terry Bailey is 'running out of patience' with champion rider Glen Boss and his celebrations when winning a big race. ...

When we talk about punting we have to, alas, talk about illogicality and irrational thinking. We must talk about cashing the small bets and losing the big ones, about catching little 'fish' and mi...

The Smart Missile team will probably keep on thinking the colt could have btn Sepoy in the Golden Slipper. Personally, I doubt it. Smart Missile is still a bit erratic with his racing manners, and ...