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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
UK trainer Venetia Williams' Herefordshire stable has welcomed Australian chaser Ginolad, whose last run saw him finish sixth in the rich Nakayama Grand Jump in Japan. In Australia, nine-year-old G...
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Racing NSW reports: Following an interview on Monday at Racing NSW Offices including Mark Newnham, stable foreman for licensed trainer Mrs Gai Waterhouse, and apprentice, Winona Costin, assisted ...
Nominations for the 2015 Caulfield Cup, released on August 4: http://cdn.racing.com/~/media/racing/files/2015-caulfield-cup-nominations.pdf?la=en
Berry, Berry good...Top apprentice Tommy Berry has joined the Gai Waterhouse team as her #2 stable rider. TB says: 'Gai asked me last week if I could be number two rider for her and I said yes that...
Chad Schofield will resume riding at Moonee Valley on Saturday after passing his final serious test. Schofield attended a concussion test at Racing Victoria on Monday, a standard procedure for an...