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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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
In this special series, our regular contributor Denton Jardine analyses the entire process of 'framing a betting market' from a punter's angle. How can you draw up your own reliable set of prices,...
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...
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...
He's back (almost)...Former bookmaker Neville Clements has won his appeal against his warning-off from all Victorian racecourses, but he must wait for a further appeal against a similar ruling by Q...
Gai Waterhouse is making pertinent comments about the state of on-course racing. In her website blog (www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au), the #1 Lady of Racing says: 'I was talking to a good friend of mine ...
From NEIL FRANKLYNEXTRA EXPLOSIVE3f : A Scott : Matamata4 starts : 2 wins : 1 placeWin distance range : 1200mTrack conditions won on : Dead : HeavyThis filly impressed me immensely during her fresh...
From NEIL FRANKLYNREDESSI4g : C & R Otto : Te Awamutu6 starts : 2 wins : 1 placeWin distance range : 1200mTrack conditions won on : Fast/Good : HeavyRedoute's Choice gelding with the ability to han...
Hayden Haitana, the trainer at the centre of the infamous Fine Cotton ring-in, may soon be allowed back on a racecourse. The Queensland Sunday Mail exclusively reported today that the Queensland ...
News Ltd continues its pursuit of allegedly illegal bettors in the jockey ranks...Latest yarn claims as many as 10 jockeys face sanctions over their bets through third parties - apparently various ...
Is the day coming when many country racetracks will be scrapped and most midweek racing held at Geelong on the synthetic surface? Don't laugh. I've heard it is being seriously suggested. Latest new...
Let's go plastic...The Victorian Government will install plastic running rails at 25 of the state's country racetracks. Racing Minister Rob Hulls says the rails will be installed at the tracks over...
JOCKEY Daniel Stackhouse enhanced his reputation at Moonee Valley yesterday - perhaps enough to become recognisable on Victorian racetracks, reports the Melbourne Herald-Sun.It says: But at Echuca...