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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 fi...
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...
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. ...
You would like to back a winner every two selections? That’s a 50 per cent win strike. Some dream! But maybe it’s not so crazy. After all, picking two horses a race and making a ‘book’ by savin...
This is Part 1 of a two-part exclusive interview with Australia's greatest professional punter, the late Don Scott, by PPM's Brian Blackwell. Scott discusses his lifestyle, his approach to punt...
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...
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 "...
To the many newcomers to the racing fraternity, recognition of the name Dominic Beirne may be pretty much restricted to those who have access to pay television’s Sky racing channel, and identif...
The April / May 2017 issue of Practical Punting Magazine is now available, just click on the green button for instant access.
In this article, our senior contributor (the late and great) E. J. Minnis replied to queries sent in by PPM readers. Letter From a Reader: I have been a PPM reader for quite a while now and al...
Twelve months ago trainer Leon Morton left Eagle Farm on Stradbroke day with two winners to his name and a dream that he had uncovered a horse who would measure up as a worthy runner in the $1 mill...
What a run by Leica Larrikin for 2nd at Flemington! It puts the spring Cups right in his sights. The Melbourne Cup dream turned ugly for trainer Richard Freyer with his unlucky stayer Leica Falcon,...
Big mover in betting for Sat's 2YO Magic Millions at the Gold Coast is Real Surreal from the Kelso Wood stable. She is in to $13 after ger impressive win at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Wood says: "She...
Lee Freedman is mapping out an ambitious campaign for dual Group-placed filly Impulsive Dream who he believes can measure up to the AJC Australian Oaks once she launches her autumn campaign at Sand...
A one-horse trainer from Deagon proved dreams do come true in racing when emerging sprinter Drenalin downed a top-class field in Saturday's $175,000 Listed Prime Minister's Cup at the Gold Coast.Ja...