Young George 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...

HALL of FAME trainer John Hawkes has guided a few champion thoroughbreds, reports Craig Young in the Sydney Morning Herald.His article adds: Many more top-class thoroughbreds and a large number of ...

Irish St Leger winner  Order Of St George  will remain in Ireland this spring after Coolmore’s trainer Aidan O’Brien  decided he did not want to gamble racing the youngster on potentially hard gro...

A PALL descended upon Canterbury yesterday as the racing industry mourned the loss of one of its true gentleman. Horseman Pat Quinn, 63, was taking boots off his sole runner for the day, Insensitiv...

History is not on Black Piranha's side to claim the George Main Stakes-Cox Plate double, but that doesn't bother fearless young trainer Con Karakatsanis.Only the great Kingston Town has won the dou...

History is not on Black Piranha's side to claim the George Main Stakes-Cox Plate double, but that doesn't bother fearless young trainer Con Karakatsanis.Only the great Kingston Town has won the dou...

Ron Quinton would love to be able to teach the young apprentices in his care how to ride like Jim Cassidy, but some things just can't be taught.Eight times Sydney's premier jockey and a Group One w...