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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...

THERE will be many more than 50,000 people in the Flemington area today seeking out differing displays of horsepower, but whether they are there to see the world's fastest racehorse or the world's ...

British Champions Series officials hope there will be four Group One prizes on Champions Day next year.The brilliant display of the mighty Frankel in Saturday's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes was the un...

Promising Kiwi stayer Mr Charlie has joined the Peter Moody stable. The 4YOs owners reckon Moody's the man to take Mr Charlie to spring Cups glory. He's won three of his 11 starts, including a slas...

Golden Slipper hope  Speak Fondly  is not the only Group 1 ride  Damien Oliver  has picked up at Rosehill next Saturday. Melbourne’s premier jockey has also been booked to ride  Sacred Falls  in ...

Saturday's Flemington card has attracted outstanding nominations, says Racing Victoria.This weekend's Flemington card looks set to live up to its 'Super Saturday' billing after fantastic nomination...

How about these Aussie jockeys! A handful of them are dominating some of the best racing in the world. Craig Williams was at his majestic best riding Jaguar Mail to victory in Sunday's Tenno Sho in...