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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...
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 ...
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. ...
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...
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 "...
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...
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...
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...
South Australian jockey Caitlin Forrest has died in hospital overnight from injuries suffered in a fall at Murray Bridge yesterday. The 19-year-old had been leading the race when her horse broke ...
Surprise...Melbourne Cup winner Dunaden is going to Hong Kong where he'll clash again with Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux in the Grp 1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) at Sha Tin on Dec 11. Last year's Melbourne ...
What a great way to end the Hong Kong racing season...Our tipster Sir Conduit gave 2 tips for Wednesday's final Sha Tin meeting and nailed ALGARVE $5.70! The HK season closes out now until early Se...
Boom jockey William Pike has arrived in Hong Kong with the West Australian jockey's premiership already in his keeping.Pike, 23, answered an SOS from Hong Kong which is running short of riders for ...
Australia’s only representative for the Hong Kong International Races, Linton, flew to Hong Kong yesterday, reports Racing Network. He will have 13 days to prepare for the $US2.2 million Hong Kong...
Cox Plate winner Pinker Pinker is back at trainer Greg Eurell's Cranbourne stables and is all set for a WFA autumn campaign. Eurell says Pinker Pinker is likely to miss the Grp 1 Australian Cup (20...
Hong Kong is at it again - waving the arrogance stick at Australia. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has denied an invitation for Australian Grp I winner Atomic Force to contest the Hong Kong Internationa...
Jockey Tye Angland will return to Hong Kong this weekend in the hope of resuming riding early next month....The former champion Sydney apprentice has been at home recovering from injuries sustained...
Top galloper Duporth is likely to race overseas next season. Trainer Anthony Cummings is eyeing the rich Hong Kong International meeting in December plus major sprints at Royal Ascot. Duporth retur...
HUGH Bowman and Tommy Berry have both accepted contracts to ride in Hong Kong when the Sydney autumn carnival concludes. They were granted 10 week licences to ride until the end of the Hong Kong ...