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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. ...
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...
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...
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 "...
The April / May 2017 issue of Practical Punting Magazine is now available, just click on the green button for instant access.
In this series of articles, Denton Jardine and The Optimist chat about ideas for successful trifecta betting. As the series continues, we will also be bringing you the ideas of various experts fro...
In this final part of his interview with P.P.M.'s Brian Blackwell, leading professional punter Don Scott talks about current betting methods and hands out advice to rank-and-file punters. Th...
STATHI Katsidis' fiancee Melissa Jackson has spoken about the anguish of her last moments with the champion jockey, reports the Courier-Mail in Brisbane. It says: Ms Jackson awoke early yesterday i...
Racing Victoria is investigating media reports that Damien Oliver is not the only jockey who has placed an illegal bet. RV Integrity General Manager Dayle Brown told TVN that "other investigations ...
A COURT hearing relating to a criminal investigation linked to dual Melbourne Cup winner Damien Oliver was held yesterday - but details cannot be revealed because of a suppression order, reports Th...
Get ready to be called into the stewards' room...Believe it or not, racing authorities are now claiming they have the powers to coerce ordinary punters into revealing details of their betting activ...
Damien Oliver was a relieved man after the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board upheld his appeal against the severity of a one-month suspension, varying the penalty to a severe reprimand.The cham...
TVN has described the suspension of three prominent on air presenters as a “human resources matter”....
Queensland stewards have laid a charge against of Australia's best-known punters during an inquiry which has already led to a leading jockey's disqualification.Stephen Fletcher, described by stewar...
Peter goes Euro...Trainer Peter Moody has special plans for his improved stayer Macedonian, winner over 3200m at Sandown-H on Sat. He plans to train Macedonian like a European stayer and restrict h...
With punters facing the prospect of more and more the inevitable outcome is that they're tempted to bet on too many races and study each race with less attention than ever. It's an enormous shame ...
Julia Gillard has made moving forward a catchcry in recent weeks but the Australian Jockey Club (AJC) wants to make it a reality with its ambitious plan to transform Randwick racecourse.The AJC rev...