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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...
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'...
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...
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 ...
When Deane Lester talks racing, people listen. Deane’s rapid rise to the top of his profession has earned him respect as a key media form analyst. His peers are the first to say he’s shrewd...
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...
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...
A decision on a start for New Zealander Sir Slick in the $3 million Cox Plate will be made by Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) stewards on race morning.RVL chief vet Paul O'Callaghan inspected Sir Sli...
New Zealand iron horse Sir Slick has arrived back in Queensland after cheating death for another attempt to win the Group Two Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast.Sir Slick will line up for his 120t...
New Zealand's racing marvel Sir Slick, who almost died of rat poisoning at Christmas, was back to his brilliant best on Saturday to win his third Awapuni Gold Cup.The eight-year-old trounced favour...
Veteran New Zealand trainer Graeme Nicholson expects to be the butt of jokes but remains unrepentant about his shock decision to pay a late entry fee to start Sir Slick in Saturday's Group One Doom...
New Zealand warhorse Sir Slick was a shock late entry for Saturday's Group One Doomben 10,000 but the fate of the meeting still hangs in the balance as heavy rain continues.As expected a number of ...