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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...
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 ...
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...
In this series of articles, Denton Jardine and The Optimist chat about ideas for successful trifecta betting. As the series continues, we will also be bringing you the ideas of various experts fro...
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...
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...
Damien Oliver is the new rider for beaten Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Beneteau who steps out for his final Golden Slipper lead-up at Randwick on Saturday.Trainer Paul Messara said it was a tough ...
Damien Oliver will take the reins on Cox Plate-bound Dan Excel when he begins his campaign in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1,400m) at Caulfield on September 28. Trainer John Moore had expected...
A Group One breakthrough with Rostova has fuelled plans to take her to Sydney for next month's Galaxy at Randwick.Flemington trainer Steve Richards said the Group One Galaxy (1100m) on April 17 wou...
History shows there is only one factor you need to worry about in the VRC Oaks and that is the name of the favourite. In the last 25 years a 1 unit investment on the favourite has yielded returns o...
Impressive filly Gregers is set to continue her charge towards the Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Moonee Valley on Saturday. The David Hayes trained three-year-old stamped her class with a dominant ...
Brett Prebble won't get the chance to ride Smart Missile in the Caulfield Guineas. Connections have dumped him after his losing ride on the 3YO in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield. Corey B...
The Bart Cummings-trained Gliding has been the biggest mover in betting for the VRC Oaks 2500m on Nov 3 following her impressive win over 2000m at Caulfield. Gliding's Oaks quote has been slashed b...
Rostova bounced back from her Blue Diamond failure when she romped home in the Group Two VRC Sires' Produce Stakes at Flemington and trainer Steve Richards hasn't ruled out a Golden Slipper start f...