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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 ...
From NEIL FRANKLYNBOSS BENTON5g : Trainer - F Auret8 starts : 2 wins : 2 placesWin distance range : 1200mTrack conditions won on : Slow : HeavyThere had to be some doubt as to whether or not this l...
from NEIL FRANKLYNHIGHLIGHT4m : Trainer - Frank Ritchie5 starts : 3 wins : 1 placeWin distance range : 1400m - 1600mTrack conditions won on : Dead : HeavyThis mare may have been a shade lucky to de...
Fromk NEIL FRANKLYNESTRATO3c : Trainer - Peter McKay8 starts : 3 wins : 2 placesWin distance range : 800m - 1400mTrack conditions won on : GoodThis young galloper is putting together a decent recor...
From NEIL FRANKLYNCOOL CRUISING3f Trainer : John Sargent 8 starts : 2 wins Win distance range : 1350 - 1400mTrack conditions won on : HeavyOne Cool Cat sprinter who's taken a little while to strike...
From NEIL FRANKLYNDEFENCITI4g : Trainer : Peter Fleming10 starts : 2 wins : 3 placesWin distance range : 1400mTrack conditions won on : HeavyThis bloke grows another leg in the mud and it would pay...
From NEIL FRANKLYNLADY BELLE4m : Trainer : Mel Cooper11 starts : 2 wins : 3 placesWin distance range : 2000m - 2300mTrack conditions won on : Good : SlowI like the way this staying mare has develop...
From NEIL FRANKLYNFAST LOVE4m : Trainer : Murray Baker10 starts : 3 wins : 4 placesWin distance range : 1400m - 2200mTrack conditions won on : Good : SlowPromising middle-distance performer who pro...
From NEIL FRANKLYNARTISTIC3f : Trainer - Shaune Ritchie4 starts : 2 wins Win distance range : 1200m - 1400mTrack conditions won on : Dead : SlowIt looks like this young filly is going places fast j...
Neil Franklyn's NZ horses to followTRAVELLER4yo bay geldingTrainer: Ken & Bev KelsoRaceday record: 5 starts - 1 win, 2 secondsWin distance range: 1600mTrack conditions won on: SlowThis bloke was se...
Neil Franklyn's NZ horses to followSPLITSECOND3f : Trainer : Roger James4 starts : 1 win : 1 placeWin distance range : 1600mTrack conditions won on : GoodDespite being inexperienced with just a han...