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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...
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...
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 "...
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...
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...
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 punting...
Jon Hudson, a professional punter for many years, and now one of PPM's leading contributors, reveals the secrets of how you CAN make money at punting- if only you take the time. Is it really poss...
Punters may bet all their lives with bookmakers and yet remain 'in the dark' about the way in which the knob-twirlers operate. As one punter told me recently: "All I know about prices is that I sh...
Racing around the world takes various forms. No two countries offer the same scenarios as far as racing and betting are concerned. Here in Australia we are lucky in that we have a dual form of be...
Lee Freedman , one of the greatest trainers in the history of Australian racing, is officially returning to training. The five-time Melbourne Cup-winning trainer this morning revealed on RSN’s Ra...
Hall Of Fame trainer Lee Freedman says he has no intention of retiring from racing despite standing down as the head trainer of his stable.Freedman, 54, announced on Wednesday that he was handing o...
Anthony Freedman is very happy with Lucas Cranach heading towards Saturday's Australian Cup at Flemington but maintains that rival Americain is entitled to be favourite for the $1 million event.The...
Trainer Anthony Freedman had to sweat out a stewards' room protest before confirming his first Group One winner with German import Mawingo in the Doomben Cup on Saturday.Mawingo ($8) made amends fo...
The scrapping of this year's Adelaide Magic Millions has disappointed trainer Anthony Freedman who was hoping to target the feature with impressive Sandown debut winner Cheyenne Warrior.Freedman sa...
Qualifying German import Mawingo for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups is now a priority after his stunning Australian debut at Flemington.Trainer Anthony Freedman said he would scan racing calendar...
Anthony Freedman has really emerged as a training force... His imported stayers, Lucas Cranach and Mawingo, share favoritism for the 2012 Melbourne Cup onTAB Sportsbet's first market, released on T...
The battle between Lee Freedman and David Hayes with their juveniles continues at Sandown on Friday when they come up against each other in the Shame Plate with Colour and Nasemah respectively.The ...
Honest mare Follonica will be having the eighth start of her preparation at Moonee Valley on Saturday but trainer Anthony Freedman sees no reason why her followers should drop her.The Flying Spur f...