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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...
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...
Let me ask you a question. If you bet on a horse and you see its price rise or fall dramatically, how do you feel? If you feel sick when the horse's odds spiral upwards and smug when they fall, I'...
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 ...
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 "...
They call it 'deep state' handicapping. It's the method used by shrewd computer geeks to make millions of dollars on Hong Kong racing. The average punter has no idea of the penetrating analys...
PPM reader Kerrin Brown has been enjoying success as a “lay” operator on Betfair. In this article he relates his personal story, and how he makes money from his operation. The first time I w...
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. ...
This is Part 1 of a two-part exclusive interview with Australia's greatest professional punter, the late Don Scott, by PPM's Brian Blackwell. Scott discusses his lifestyle, his approach to punting...
Jon Hudson, a professional punter for many years, and now one of PPM's leading contributors, reveals the secrets of how you CAN make money at punting- if only you take the time. Is it really poss...
Betting probe...Danny Nikolic's under stewards' gaze in what The Australian is calling a 'betting probe' into a famous Australian racing family. The Oz says: 'It is believed Betfair integrity offic...
Latest betting update from TAB on the Geelong Cup to be run on Wednesday:
Racing Victoria stewards have opened separate inquiries into the alleged betting activities of three jockeys. Stewards began the probes after a routine audit of wagering agencies' betting accounts....
Latest betting on Friday's Scone Cup has Fanjura $6.00 the favorite in a wide open betting market, according to TAB Sportsbet. Pureness is second fav at $7.00. There are three runners at $9.50 on t...
Betting moves on Caulfield on Saturday (from TAB Sportsbet on Friday afternoon):The first price listed is original price posted before scratchings RACE MOVERS1 Little since scr of Voile Rouge2 Retu...
A SMALL group of Australian punters who have accounts with the world's largest betting exchange, Betfair, will be the basis of an investigation into jockey Danny Nikolic by Racing Victoria Stewards...
NSW chief stipe Ray Murrihy is no fan of NZ's law that allows jockeys to bet. Betting jockeys, he warns, threaten the financial base of racing because punters will lose confidence. 'He adds: 'Betti...
Staking - the crucial element to punting success How you manage your money is just as important as making your selections. A decent staking plan cn make the difference between profit and loss. Th...
The early betting on Wed's Ramornie at Grafton sees Magic Cassius a clear fav at $2.60 from Howmuchdoyouloveme $3.50. The third liner is Riva de Lago at $7.00, ahead of River Lad $8.00 and then You...
Goldmarket news...Latest betting on Monday's big Goldmarket at the Gold Coast sees Captain Sonador the early fav at $2.90, ahead of Zero Rock $3.90 and Deer Valley $6.50 (TAB Sportsbet prices). C...