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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. ...
There are so many racetracks in Australia, all of varying sizes and designs, that punters must investigate the 'form' of these tracks, as well as the form of the horses. It is important to know ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Being the half-brother to a Hong Kong racing legend ensures plenty of interest in the debut performance of Best Choice at Canterbury on Wednesday.By Redoute's Choice out of Jade Tiara, the colt is ...
Black Caviar's little brother All Too Hard has rocketed into equal favouritism for next week's $3.5 million Golden Slipper after making his Rosehill debut look all too easy.TAB Sportsbet firmed the...
Brotherly love overcame sibling rivalry at Doomben on Wednesday when leading apprentice Justin Wood replaced his injured younger brother Mitchell and reaped the rewards.The Wood brothers are enjoyi...
FROM European tour operator to leading Brisbane trainer. It has been some turnaround for Robert Heathcote. From driving coaches to conditioning thoroughbreds, such as today's Ipswich Cup contender ...
There will be huge interest across Australia regarding international racing this weekend. On Saturday night in the UK the Epsom Derby will be run, and on Sunday morning in the US, California Chro...
Keepin' The Dream, invariably unfashionable with punters, has the statistics on board to say he will revel in his role as a feature race underdog at Hawkesbury.That's the opinion of one of his bigg...
Apprentice Taylor Lovelock-Wiggins produced the ride of his young career to cause an upset aboard New Edge over Doncaster hopeful Faulconbridge in the Kembla Grange Cup on Sunday.The Canberra based...
Will this be the big year for All Too Hard? Could be. Latest reports say Black Caviar's half brother will resume after a spell in the C.F. Orr Stakes at weight-for-age before a second-up outing aga...
Well-bred youngster Smokin' Joey has lit up Caulfield with a sizzling last-to-first performance to win the Listed Blue Sapphire Stakes at his race debut.Trainer Lee Freedman was so impressed with S...