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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. ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I am often asked which of the popular exotic forms of betting is the best for a punter. Of course to a large extent it depends on your punting personality, along with your betting bank, and to per...
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...
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...
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...
Punters can still back the 'winner' of Saturday night's Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot -- even if Black Caviar salutes in the race. TAB Sportsbet has opened a Black Caviar 'out of the market...
Odds-on! That's how the early market sees it for top mare Black Caviar in Sat's Patinack Farm Classic at Flemington. TAB Sportsbet has Black Caviar at $1.80 - that's 5/4ON in the old betting langua...
Still at the top (almost)...Black Caviar has retained her position at #2 in the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities rankings for the period between December 1 last year and May 28. ...
The Yanks are chasing Black Caviar! A report in the UK Racing Post says: 'Breeders' Cup officials are keen to attract Australian superstar Black Caviar on a ground-breaking trip to this year's even...
Newmarket Hdcp betting is currently dominated by All Silent and Black Caviar. Betstar.com.au has the pair at $6.00 (5/1) each. Latest market:All Silent 6.00 Black Caviar 6.00 Nicconi 11.00 Starspan...
The Brisbane Racing Club (BRC) has begun the bidding duel to host Black Caviar's attempt at a record 20 unbeaten runs during the winter carnival.And star sprinter Hay List could also be targeted in...
Black Caviar hysteria has certainly taken hold...Even the hard-boiled racing press scribblers cannot hold themselves back...Ray Thomas of the Sydney Sunday Telegraph gushes: 'Black Caviar has joine...