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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. ...
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...
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...
Let me ask you a question. If you bet on a horse and you see its price rise or fall dramatically, how do you feel? If you feel sick when the horse's odds spiral upwards and smug when they fall, I'...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 punting...
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...
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 ...