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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 fi...
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...
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...
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 punt...
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...
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 "...
To the many newcomers to the racing fraternity, recognition of the name Dominic Beirne may be pretty much restricted to those who have access to pay television’s Sky racing channel, and identif...
The April / May 2017 issue of Practical Punting Magazine is now available, just click on the green button for instant access.
In this article, our senior contributor (the late and great) E. J. Minnis replied to queries sent in by PPM readers. Letter From a Reader: I have been a PPM reader for quite a while now and al...
Brian Blackwell and the team at the PPD Club wish all our members and followers a very Happy New Year. We hope 2015 is a successful and healthy one for you all.
Rich Enuff is a clear favoerite at $2.65 (TAB) for Saturday's big Grp 1 Caulfield Guineas. Rich Enuff has drawn gate #10 in a field of 14. Looks Like A Cat is on the second line of betting at $6....
Champion trainer Guy Walter has died after suffering a suspected heart attack. Walter was at home when he became ill on Thursday morning. The trainer saddled up Streama to win last Saturday’s Gr...
Palermo has firmed to $1.85 for the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool on Thursday, according to the latest TAB market.
Price firmers for Saturday's big meetings from TattsBet:
Gai Waterhouse's superstar import Fiorente is a hot favorite at evens for the Australian Cup. The latest Betstar market:
A total of 47 horses remain in contention for a start in Tuesday week’s $6 million Group I Melbourne Cup after the second declarations closed on Monday. Click here to view the 47 second decla...
Latest betting update from TAB on the Geelong Cup to be run on Wednesday:
TattsBet price moves issued on Friday for Saturday's racing
Latest TAB market on the Caulfield Guineas, postdraw: