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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...

Cox Plate entry Mandour failed to enhance his chances of travelling to Australia with an even performance at Deauville in France over the weekend, reports Racing Victoria. Trained by Melbourne C...

COX Plate invitee Maxios posted a five length win in a Group 1 race in France overnight heightening speculation he could make the trip to Melboune, reports Racing Network.

COX Plate invitee Maxios posted a five length win in a Group 1 race in France overnight heightening speculation he could make the trip to Melboune, reports Racing Network.

Glorious! Dubai World Cup winner Gloria De Campeao is a likely starter in the Grp 1 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Oct. GDC will be the first Dubai World Cup winner to compete in Australia.

Robert Smerdon is eyeing a Cox Plate bid with super filly Mosheen. And there's no chance she will run in the Oaks at Randwick. Smerdon and owner Phil Sly reckon Mosheen has done enough this time ar...

Last year's Melbourne Cup winner Americain returns to racing in France next week. The Alain de Royer Dupre-trained stayer is one of 21 noms for the Listed Prix de Reux (2500m). Americain is expecte...