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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...
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 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 ...
With 2008 racing ahead and the autumn carnivals looming, ?it’s time adopted “cool” as a punter. That is, you ?look and act the part to impress your friends at the races. Here are just a few hand...
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...
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...
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...
BIG SHOCK! Atlantic Jewel is injured and is OUT of the spring racing. Latest reports say the brilliant mare knocked a tendon recently, triggering ongoing problems. The injury throws Atlantic Jewel'...
Racing Victoria reports: French star Trevieres has suffered a fracture to near fore cannon. Out of the Spring Carnival
Racing Victoria release: Sea Moon (GB) - Stable Vet reported horse pulled up well following track gallop this morning & is on track for spring preparation
Australian Derby placegetter Laser Hawk will miss the major spring carnival. He's undergone surgery to remove a bone chip. Laser Hawk pulled up profoundly profoundly lame on Sunday morning followin...
It'll be something of a miracle if talented Metal Bender makes it back to racing. He's to be spelled and faces, at the very least, a long absence from racing after sustaining a stifle injury. Metal...
The West Aussies are coming...Melbourne's spring is likely to be enlivened by some good horses from WA. One of them is Grp I winning Perth star Luckygray. He stamped himself a spring carnival conte...
Trainer John Sadler will miss Saturday's Easter Cup at Caulfield with in-form Flat Chat. He's sending 5YO for a spell and will bring him back for the spring carnival racing...He'll be aimed at the ...
Victoria has emerged as the big winner from the Spring Racing Carnival with Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today revealing that the world-renowned event delivered more than $578 million for the...
Multiple Group 1 winning mare Streama will have a short Spring campaign in Sydney before being spelled. Trainer Guy Walter told Racing Network that because Streama had an autumn campaign and had ...
David Hayes headed to Moonee Valley thinking Gregers was his leading hope for this year’s Schweppes Thousand Guineas, but he left knowing it. The untapped filly announced herself a potential star...