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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...
MOONEE VALLEY TRACKWORK TuesdayCourse Proper 12m outGoing Dead 400m: Mirror Man/Spanish Armada 25.72600m: Hot Danish 39.78 (25.77)800m: Quick Peek/Honeymoon Cruise 49.98 (24.41), Pressday 55.36 (25...
STATHI Katsidis' fiancee Melissa Jackson has spoken about the anguish of her last moments with the champion jockey, reports the Courier-Mail in Brisbane. It says: Ms Jackson awoke early yesterday i...
AFTER a significant backlash within the racing industry, Racing Victoria chief executive Rob Hines yesterday spoke out in defence of the decision to end jumps racing at the end of 2010, but did lit...
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Racing Victoria is investigating media reports that Damien Oliver is not the only jockey who has placed an illegal bet. RV Integrity General Manager Dayle Brown told TVN that "other investigations ...
Looks like So You Think will soon be off to race in Europe...News broke on Wednesday afternoon that Coolmore has bought a half-share in the 4YO. The aim is to stand him at stud in the northern hemi...
Last start winner Brazilian Pulse is the early fav for Thursday's VRC Oaks 2500m at Flemington. The latest market from TAB Sportsbet has BP at $3.40 ahead of Sasa $4.60, Precious Lorraine $6.00 and...
Oh, oh...The first big shock of the winter and it's Melbourne trainer Tony Noonan caught up in the controversy with his top mare Ortensia. Latest reports say Racing NSW stewards are keeping secret ...
Darren Beadman has been touched and overwhelmed by the massive support he's received since his decision to retire from race riding. Unable to thank everyone personally, he has written a letter:To m...
Hong Kong-based Brett Prebble is expected to ride the Luca Cumani trained Drunken Sailor in his Australian starts. Drunken Sailor is 24th in the Caulfield Cup order of entry. If he fails to make th...