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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...
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...