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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. ...
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 ...
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...
I am often asked which of the popular exotic forms of betting is the best for a punter. Of course to a large extent it depends on your punting personality, along with your betting bank, and to per...
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...
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...
Big bets and market movers on Saturday (from TAB Sportsbet):RANDWICKRace 2 - NEVER DOUBT MEOpened at $5.50 backed into $4.20Some of the bigger investments were $2,600 @ $4.80, $3,000 @ $4.20, $3,00...
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...
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...
MOONEE VALLEY TRACKWORK TuesdayCourse Proper 12m outGoing Dead 400m: Mirror Man/Spanish Armada 25.72600m: Hot Danish 39.78 (25.77)800m: Quick Peek/Honeymoon Cruise 49.98 (24.41), Pressday 55.36 (25...
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...
AFTER a significant backlash within the racing industry, Racing Victoria chief executive Rob Hines yesterday spoke out in defence of the decision to end jumps racing at the end of 2010, but did lit...
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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 ...
Looks like So You Think will soon be off to race in Europe...News broke on Wednesday afternoon that Coolmore has bought a half-share in the 4YO. The aim is to stand him at stud in the northern hemi...
Last start winner Brazilian Pulse is the early fav for Thursday's VRC Oaks 2500m at Flemington. The latest market from TAB Sportsbet has BP at $3.40 ahead of Sasa $4.60, Precious Lorraine $6.00 and...
Oh, oh...The first big shock of the winter and it's Melbourne trainer Tony Noonan caught up in the controversy with his top mare Ortensia. Latest reports say Racing NSW stewards are keeping secret ...
Darren Beadman has been touched and overwhelmed by the massive support he's received since his decision to retire from race riding. Unable to thank everyone personally, he has written a letter:To m...
Hong Kong-based Brett Prebble is expected to ride the Luca Cumani trained Drunken Sailor in his Australian starts. Drunken Sailor is 24th in the Caulfield Cup order of entry. If he fails to make th...