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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...
Another seven people may have been exposed to the Hendra virus in Queensland as authorities face a second possible outbreak of the deadly bat-borne disease.A horse was euthanased at a property at M...
Authorities fear yet another horse has died from the Hendra virus in southern Queensland.The horse fell ill and died at Park Ridge, south of Brisbane, on Monday night, not far from where other Hend...
There was a Hendra virus scare at Randwick racecourse on Thursday when a horse showed possible symptoms of the deadly infection.Tests have since cleared the horse of having the virus, which has res...
Virus strikes...The autumn campaign of smart Whitefriars has been halted by a virus. Connections have told stewards that the 4YO will be now be spelled.
Three horse stud workers under observation in hospital for the Hendra virus could be discharged as early as next week, the father of one of the patients says.Stud manager Debbie Brown and colleague...
Well, you can't blame him...Peter Moody, it seems, is starting to fret over Black Caviar's ability to handle the long air trip to England for her much hyped Royal Ascot debut. He says: ''The travel...
Latest Queensland Oaks betting market:SCARLETT LADY 3.50 1.625HEIDILICIOUS 5.50 2.13FIBRILLATION 6.50 2.38DIVORCES 7.50 2.63FILLYDELPHIA 9.00 3.00SHEZ SINSATIONAL 14.00 4.25SAVANNAHS CHOICE 15.00 4...
Racing authorities are investigating the use of snake venom as a performance enhancer. Harness Racing NSW chief executive Sam Nati has told The Daily Telegraph evidence has been found which confirm...