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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 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...
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 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. ...
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...
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...
Jon Hudson, a professional punter for many years, and now one of PPM's leading contributors, reveals the secrets of how you CAN make money at punting- if only you take the time. Is it really poss...
Punters may bet all their lives with bookmakers and yet remain 'in the dark' about the way in which the knob-twirlers operate. As one punter told me recently: "All I know about prices is that I sh...
Racing around the world takes various forms. No two countries offer the same scenarios as far as racing and betting are concerned. Here in Australia we are lucky in that we have a dual form of be...
David Hayes cannot speak highly enough of young Chad Schofield. In fact, he reckons he's a champion in the making, a young Brent Thomson or John Stocker. Hayes rolled out the accolades after Chad's...
Opie Bosson had the benefit of four-time Cox Plate-winning rider Brent Thomson's expertise at Moonee Valley ahead of perhaps the most important ride of his career on equal favourite Princess Coup i...
Racing Victoria’s (RV) Chief Executive and Chairman have joined the growing chorus of racing industry identities to pay tribute to the late Roy Higgins. Higgins, who passed away peacefully last n...
Kempton racetrack will pay tribute to Kauto Star by naming a bar after the champion jumper.The Kauto Star bar will be in the Clubhouse while discussions are continuing about a statue to be commissi...
The locals were cheering on Sunday as Macknuckle became just the fourth horse to claim back-to-back Canberra Cups.The Bernie Howlett and Dwayne Dunn combination got the job done again with the Canb...
WITH a heavy heart Katelyn and Andrew Mallyon headed today to Sandown after the funeral of their grandmother, Diane Mallyon. Katelyn and Andrew would have put a smile on the face of their 'Pop' - t...
A PALL descended upon Canterbury yesterday as the racing industry mourned the loss of one of its true gentleman. Horseman Pat Quinn, 63, was taking boots off his sole runner for the day, Insensitiv...
Jockey Paul Goode has undergone surgery in Sydney for spinal injuries suffered in a fall at Queanbeyan.Goode was taken to Canberra Hospital after Monday's fall before being transported to Sydney by...
The all-conquering Canberra team of jockey Kevin Sweeney and trainer Keith Dryden will hit Sydney on Tuesday with De Prima Ballerina to run at Canterbury.Sweeney enjoyed his biggest day out at Canb...