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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...
GET WELL BART!Bart is in hospital again, this time with a broken pelvis.Let's just use this blog to wish The Master of the Australian Turf a speedy recovery.Go Bart!
Hawkesbury Race 6 - TAB No. 6 (Mr Unforgettable) Caulfield Race 5 - TAB No. 5 (Arinosa)Caulfield Race 6 - TAB No. 3 (Vivid Vixen)Eagle Farm Race 3 - TAB No. 5 (Heartshaker)Morphetteville Race 6 - T...
RAIN, RAIN and MORE RAIN.Sydney's had the worst July week of rain in years and years. It means, for the punter, one word.It means DON'T.Two words?DON'T BET!!!IF they race, and personally I couldn't...
KEEPING THE FAITHAs promised, just a note here; and we can compare our thinking after the races are run.I've restricted myself to three. One's at Flemington and two are on the Gold Coast. As mentio...
You Wanted to KnowFor most of last year, we regularly received requests to stay with the progress of the pure white Newcastle filly, THE OPERA HOUSE.She races early on the program today at her home...
TRY THIS FOR FUN.But not for money! Let's just watch and learn (maybe) something useful.Certain well-fancied and spruiked horses can try the patience of a saint.Every week you see one of their ilk ...
QUADS? TRY EIGHTThere are twelve acceptors for the fifth race at Mackay.They are:CRAIGLEA MUSTANGCRAIGLEA MACCRAIGLEA ROMEOCRAIGLEA VIPERCRAIGLEA COBRACRAIGLEA SHANIACRAIGLEA FAITHCRAIGLEA PRISTINE...
THAT WAS INTERESTING.Here are the horses we identified (check my last blog to see why):Race 3: Zelsnitz and Sayahailmary (second at $8.00).Race 5: More Joyous (won, no prizes for that!) and King Mu...
SO WHAT HAPPENED?Check back on my blog, if you've forgotten.OK? Here we go then.UATE won, but that $4 was closer to the truth. A lip in it, but a win is a win to a punter! The caller got it wrong.P...
FIVE ALARM WARNINGIt's become crystal clear.DO NOT BET PREPOST.WHY???Well, let's take the Adelaide Cup. The market was out to blazes. Almost disgracefully so.Most of the more favoured horses were a...