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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
In this special series, our regular contributor Denton Jardine analyses the entire process of 'framing a betting market' from a punter's angle. How can you draw up your own reliable set of prices,...
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...
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 finishin...
Current order of entry (at Dec 11) for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast on Jan 12.$2 MILLION MAGIC MILLIONS 2YO CLASSIC 2-Y-O. Set Weights No Claims. As at Dec 11, 2012 Field Limit...
Karuta Queen continued her march to the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic in January with a brilliant win in the $200,000 Magic Millions Wyong 2YO Stakes (1000m) at Wyong on Sunday. Karuta Quee...
Latest market on the Magic Millions 2YO at the Gold Coast in January:KARUTA QUEEN 4.00 1.752 MILITARY GRACE 5.00 2.00 COMBAT KITTY 6.50 2.38 SCHIFFER 9.00 3.00 FIVE OCLOCK 15.00 4.50 INGHAM MAGIC 1...
Speculation Wyong would lose its Magic Millions races has been debunked with a five-year extension between the club and the thoroughbred sales company.The successful meeting at the Central Coast on...
Latest Magic Millions betting update from TAB.com.au following Sweet Idea's win at Wyong:
Latest market from TAB Sportsbet on Sat's 2YO Magic Millions at the Gold Coast:DRIEFONTEIN 3.30 1.54 SIZZLING 3.60 1.61 AMORINO 6.50 2.29 NO LOOKING BACK 14.00 4.05 ALEZAN THUNDER 15.00 4.29 HOSS A...
Top stuff...Craig Williams has been booked to ride the Gerald Ryan trained Top Drop in the 3YO Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast in January. Top Drop scored well at Randwick on Boxing Day an...
Latest betting market on Sat's 2YO Magic Millions at the Gold Coast (www.betstar.com.au):13. Ambers Waltz 4.60 04. Spirit Of Boom 6.00 09. Military Rose 6.00 01. Brightexpectations 11.00 12. Demand...
Prominent Australian businessman and thoroughbred breeder Gerry Harvey has announced he and his family have purchased the entire Magic Millions Sales company."At a meeting held last night my family...
2YO Magic Millions (Gold Coast) prospect Calcatta is OUT of Thursday's MM at Wyong. Caulfield trainer Robert Smerdon will keep Calcatta for a Boxing Day run. He says: "She drew barrier 12 on Thursd...