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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...
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...
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. ...
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 "...
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...
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...
South Australian jockey Caitlin Forrest has died in hospital overnight from injuries suffered in a fall at Murray Bridge yesterday. The 19-year-old had been leading the race when her horse broke ...
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...
DAMIEN Oliver chases a second Perth on rejuvenated veteran Black Tycoon in Wednesday’s Perth Cup, reports Racing Network. Former leading harness trainer-driver Justin Warwick booked Oliver to rid...
Ipswich Cup winner Gold In Dubai's bold 2nd in the Grafton Cup could see him trekking to WA for a crack at the 2400m Perth Cup at Ascot. Trainer Mark Riley says: 'He's gone fantastic again...We've ...
Another star or another also-ran? Perth apprentice Damian Lane (17) is kicking-off a three-month stint in Meolbourne. He'll be riding for the Matt Ellerton and Simon Zahra stable. In WA, Lane has d...
Lords Ransom is a big mover in Perth Cup betting. He firmed from $7 to $4 after winning on Saturday and when Scenic Shot came out of the race he firmed again to $3.80 clear favoritism. Scenic Shot...
A shock defeat hasn't dampened the Danny O'Brien stable's enthusiasm for taking Ballack to Western Australia for the Perth Cup on New Year's Day.Ballack started odds-on in Saturday's Leighton Contr...
New Year's Day's big race, the Perth Cup (Grp 2, 2400m) at Ascot WA looks like being a battle royal. Several fancied runners drew poor barriers. Local hope Mr Moet will go from barrier #10 as he bi...
Kiwi galloper He's Remarkable will go to Perth on Tuesday night to tackle the $1 million Grp 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot on Saturday week. Trainer Roger James says: 'He trotted up freely and ...
Last start Ascot winner Ranger is the early fav for the Perth Cup at Ascot WA, according to the latest market from TAB Sportsbet. The Grant Williams trained Testa Rossa 4YO scored by almost a lengt...
Family tragedy...Damien Oliver will miss Sat's Flemington meeting. He's to remain in Perth with his mother who was seriously injured in a car accident earlier this week. She sustained multiple frac...
No surprise...Topweight Scenic Shot is OUT of the Perth Cup and will be spelled and then prepared for another Queensland campaign. Trainer Dan Morton withdrew SS from the feature on Monday. He rec...