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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...
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 ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Looks like Ron Maund (65) may call it quits on his training career after copping a year's ban over a positive swab. Toowoomba-based RM pleaded guilty at a Queensland Racing stewards' inquiry. The i...
The Australian Jumps Racing Association (AJRA) says it has overwhelming support from racing's stakeholders in the fight against the Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) decision to stop jumps racing in th...
The Australian Jumping Racing Association (AJRA) has vowed to fight a decision to kill off jumps racing after 2010, saying it could ignite a "civil war" within the Victorian racing industry.AJRA pr...
LIBERAL racing spokesman Denis Napthine yesterday accused Racing Minister Rob Hulls of threatening to abolish Racing Victoria Ltd unless officials banned jumps racing in Victoria - a claim vehement...
Victoria's State Govt is in panic mode behind the scenes following Racing Victoria's shock decision to axe juimps racing. Insiders say the Govt is suddenly realising the economic repercussions of t...
Racing Victoria facing a rebellion in the wake of its sudden decision to ban jumps racing. Warrnambool Racing Club says it is devastated by the decision. The club believes its important 4-day carni...
Trainer Robbie Laing says he will set up a satellite stable in South Australia next season if Racing Victoria Ltd (RVL) stands by its decision to ban jumps racing in Victoria.Laing has 15 jumpers o...