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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...
Kiwi filly on the way...The Allan Sharrock trained filly Shez Sinsational is on target for a tilt at the Grp 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm on June 4 after a hard fought 2nd to The Raconteur over...
This month we wrap up the series with a continuation of our beaten margin statistics and a look at the effects of weight. Before we do however a quick look back at the market percentage analysis w...
Peter Moody may have his mind on the world stage with Black Caviar but a three-year-old named Brambles has him in strong contention to claim next month's Queensland Derby.Brambles ($5) grabbed vict...
Port Macquarie trainer Wayne Wilkes is confident a drop back to midweek company can herald Madeittothemoon's return to the winners' stall at Canterbury.The Magic Albert filly will line up in Wednes...
George 'Barker' Bellfield's new approach Is there anything new in greyhound racing form analysis? It's an intriguing question and one posed to me by PPM Editor Brian Blackwell shortly before I ...