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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...
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 "...
You would like to back a winner every two selections? That’s a 50 per cent win strike. Some dream! But maybe it’s not so crazy. After all, picking two horses a race and making a ‘book’ by savin...
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. ...
Fitness plays such an important role in horse racing, and so few punters really know much about how to assess it, that we assigned Statsman to set out in detail his own expert views on this import...
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...
Racing around the world takes various forms. No two countries offer the same scenarios as far as racing and betting are concerned. Here in Australia we are lucky in that we have a dual form of be...
Rival jockey Glen Boss believes Australian Guineas favourite Helmet could be vulnerable first-up in Saturday's CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington and his mount Decircles is the one to upset him.The Dann...
Betstar's Alan Eskander says Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes favourite Whobegotyou is under the odds with most outlets and he's happy to take on Mark Kavanagh's stable star. While most bookies have Whobeg...
Jockey Greg Childs has paid tribute to champion mare Sunline who has been put down after losing her long battle with laminitis, a disease affecting the hooves.Childs said it was a sad day for racin...
Is the Golden Slipper at the mercy of mighty Military Rose? She donkey-licked the 2YO Magic Millions field at the Gold Coast and now, unbeaten in four runs she'll be given a let-up with the Golden ...
SEYMOUR Acceptances on Thursday 20th January, 2011TAB MEETING. Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12.30 RAILWAY CLUB HOTEL ...
BETFAIR PARK SANDOWN HILLSIDE Acceptances on Wednesday 28th July, 2010TAB MEETING. Rail: True Position Entire Circuit--------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Another Melbourne Cup campaign is in doubt for the mighty Godolphin stable as the casualty list for next week's big race grew longer with an injury to the English stayer All The Good.Unless his con...
The Kiwis are very keen on Ocean Park! The 4YO got the green light for his Melbourne spring assault (in the Underwood Stakes 1800m at Caulfield on Saturday) with a slick final gallop at Matamata on...
Caulfield: Melbourne Racing Club Saturday, September 24, 2011 Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)Rail Position: True Position Entire CircuitRace 1 - 12:35PM Carlton Draught Racing Sweep Handicap (110...
MORNINGTON Acceptances on Wednesday 16th February, 2011TAB MEETING. Rail: True Position Entire Circuit--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12.00 SCHWEPP...