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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. ...
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...
There are two groups of punters who invariably go to the races, or their TAB agencies, with the percentages piled high against them. They are the backers of favourites and longshots. No matter wh...
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...
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...
The shortest way home is always on or near the inside rail. Well, that's technically true, as we all know, but we also know that many times it doesn't find you the winner of a race. Especially whe...
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 ...
In this special series, our regular contributor Denton Jardine analyses the entire process of 'framing a betting market' from a punter's angle. How can you draw up your own reliable set of prices,...
The impact of 'weight' on any horse is invariably a key talking point every raceday. When it's said that a horse is 'well-weighted' for a race it means that it's considered the horse is favourably...
There are many problems associated with beating the trifecta. Punters probably don’t realise the task they are taking on when they tackle this bet. Question 1: Can you predict the 1-2-3 finishin...
Brilliant 3YO Sepoy was short but punters didn't hesitate in taking whatever price TAB Sportsbet offered in the Vain Stakes (1100 metres) at Caulfield. Opening at $1.35 the Peter Snowden-trained ga...
Will Sepoy and Smart Missile clash in the Golden Rose? Maybe not. Sepoy could be a doubtful starter. Smart Missile is all set. The early market has Sepoy on top at $3.80 (11/4) with Smart Missile $...
The Anthony Cummings-trained Smart Missile is early fav for the Grp 1 Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Smart Missile is at $3.10.LATEST SIRES PRODUCE MARKETSMART MISSILE 3.10 ...
Despite his defeat at Caulfield on Saturday, Smart Missile retains favoritism over Helmet for the Caulfield Guineas.LATEST CAULFIELD GUINEAS MARKET $3.30 Smart Missile $3.60 Helmet $5.50 Moment Of ...
Smart Missile and Helmet are topping the early market for the Caulfield Guineas, according to TAB Sportsbet. They are at $8.00 each.CAULFIELD GUINEAS SMART MISSILE 8HELMET 8FOXWEDGE 14AERONAUTICAL ...
Maybe it was a good thing he didn't run! Golden Slipper dropout Smart Missile is LAME! Trainer Anthony Cummings has advised Racing NSW stewards that following a veterinary inspection after trackwo...
Helmet's all the rage for Sat's Golden Rose. TAB Sportsbet says the Peter Snowden trained colt has firmed from $4.60 into $3.90 with just over 44% of all monies invested on him since Tuesday. Befor...
Golden Rose betting still hinges around Smart Missile...He's the current 4.00 fav, with the closest in the betting to him being Helmet at $6.00.GOLDEN ROSESmart Missile 4.00 Helmet 6.00 Aeronautica...
Although beaten into 2nd in the Grp 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom on Saturday, the UK stayer Red Cadeaux appears to be progressing well for another Melbourne Cup campaign. He came from well back last a...
A Lot for a Little?Or a little for a lot... the ordinary punter always has this challenge in front of him/her.Do you bet, say, $100, and hope confidently to make $20 on the day, and over the year a...