What A Legend 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...

Holmes Legend  has become more versatile since he struck form for Chris So Wai-yin this season and that tactical ability could prove his winning edge in the Cricket Club Valley Stakes (1,800m) at...

Viking Legend has always displayed plenty of ability to trainer Gai Waterhouse but it was his last-start win in the Listed Dulcify Quality where the colt showed her more attributes to go with his c...

Viking Legend has always displayed plenty of ability to trainer Gai Waterhouse but it was his last-start win in the Listed Dulcify Quality where the colt showed her more attributes to go with his c...

So it's farewell to a racing legend - Vo Rogue is dead. What a wonderful warrior he was. I'll never forget his front-running heroics. Vo Rogue was 28 when he died on Tuesday. His trainer, the quint...

Looks like Mitch Beadman has to shape up or ship out from the racing world...His promising riding career hangs in the balance. He's to front the licensing committee later this month. Mitch, son of ...

 The legend grew on Friday night when Black Caviar produced a trademark display to win the $400,000 Group 1 Hacer Group William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley. In front of a Cox Plate-sized crowd t...