Torrid 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...

AFTER a torrid start to his trip west,  The Cleaner  is settling into his adopted home as he prepares for Saturday’s Railway Stakes at Ascot. Trainer Mick Burles says  The Cleaner  endured a ha...

One-time Caulfield Cup fancy Growl won his first race in more than three years despite a torrid run in the Group Three Hobart Cup.Jockey Brad Rawiller said he was a victim of circumstances on the D...

One-time Caulfield Cup fancy Growl won his first race in more than three years despite a torrid run in the Group Three Hobart Cup.Jockey Brad Rawiller said he was a victim of circumstances on the D...

One-time Caulfield Cup fancy Growl won his first race in more than three years despite a torrid run in the Group Three Hobart Cup.Jockey Brad Rawiller said he was a victim of circumstances on the D...

Will Sth African jockey Jeff Lloyd quit Hong Kong and return to Australia? It could be a move he's considering after a torrid period under fire from the tough HK stewards. Lloyd is currently 9th on...

Melbourne Cup hope Changingoftheguard was a certainty btn in the 2800m Ebor at York UK overnight. Bookmakers Paddy Power halved Changingoftheguard in price to 6/1 from 12/1 for next month's Ladbrok...