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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...
The Lloyd Williams owned Linton has climbed up the Melbourne Cup order of entry after copping a penalty for his win in the Grp 2 Herbert Power Stakes (2400m) at Caulfield. Linton beat the longshot ...
Brisbane sprinter Woorim has gained a spot in next month's $1million Grp 1 Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm after Racing Queensland handicappers penalised him 1kg for his BRC Sprint win. The penal...
Rosehill winner Military Rose is the new fav for the $3.5m Golden Slipper at Rosehill. TAB Sportsbet's market overnight has her at $3.60 (about 5/2).SAT A.M prices and NOW Military Rose 8...3.6 Cry...
English stayer Bauer is virtually assured of a getting his chance to emulate Irish raider Media Puzzle in the Melbourne Cup after he was penalised one kilogram for winning the Geelong Cup.The penal...
It's Cox Plate dominance for mighty Pierro...He now tops the early market with TAB Fixed Odds market, firming from $7.00 to $5.50 to climb above his glamor stablemate, More Joyous ($6.00 out to $6....
Fleet-footed mare Falvelina threw her name into the ring to join stablemate Spirit Of Boom in Sydney with a nail-biting win at Doomben.Falvelina registered the fourth win of her 13-start career wit...
Godolphin look set to continue their quest for an elusive Melbourne Cup in 2013