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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...
Betfair punters are going to cop the fallout from the recent High Court decision upholding Racing NSW's turnover tax. Betfair says: 'Due to the additional cost to Betfair associated with this decis...
Betfair is biting back strongly against Racing NSW. Latest news says Betfair has decided to boycott promoting turnover on NSW racing following its appeal defeat last Friday regarding NSW race field...
James Packer yesterday became the outright owner of Betfair Australasia when he paid $10 million for the remaining 50 per cent, reports Racing Network. Packer was an original 50-percent sharehold...
How badly will Betfair Australasia be affected by the High Court's rejection of its turnover appeal? CEO Giles Thompson is sticking to Betfair's script in saying that ''a gross revenue model is the...
Bosses at Betfair are weighing up their options after a crushing defeat in the Federal Court over Racing NSW's right to charge a turnover based product fee. Three Federal Court judges, headed up by...
Betting exchange Betfair says it's 'business as usual' following its defeat in the High Court 'turnover' case. In a statement, Betfair says: '...The High Court's ruling means that it is now six-tim...
Looks like Bob 'Beltem' Bentley of the Australian Racing Board is spoiling for a fight with anyone who disagrees with him, and at the moment that's any bookmaker in sight, as well as Betfair. But t...
Betfair has announced an extension of its service to include coverage of Singapore racing from this weekend. Punters can now bet on some of Asia's finest thoroughbred racing through win and place e...
Wagering operator Betfair has announced an in-principle agreement with the Tasmanian government to keep its operations in the Apple Isle for the next decade.Betfair was awarded a non-exclusive lice...
The rift between betting exchange Betfair and NSW racing authorities stretched across the globe on Thursday ahead of court action later this year.Betfair held a media briefing in Sydney to state it...