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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...
In this article, Martin Dowling talks to Gavin Haynes, author of the book Horsetorque Speed Ratings. Gavin is at the forefront of a big move in Australia towards speed ratings for thoroughbred rac...
Speed Ratings are still a relatively new science in Australian racing and I want to briefly touch on some recent findings with regard to the effect of weight on a horse’s Speed Ratings. Racing tr...
NSW country whiz-kid Timothy Bell was the toast of Rosehill on Saturday when he rode a winning double, turning in a couple of rides which had plenty of people in awe of his talent including top tra...
New Zealand-based Australian jockey Gavin McKeon is in an induced coma after suffering suspected head injuries in a race fall.McKeon was riding at Otaki on Thursday when his mount clipped heels and...
Mitch Beadman will be back riding on Wednesday following his recent run-in with stewards after his walkout on Chris Waller...Mitch and CW are now all made-up but Mitch's 3 rides at Rosehill are for...
THE perfect start to the 2010 jumps racing season ended yesterday at Warrnambool when the John Wheeler-trained hurdler Sirrocean Storm was put down after an incident during the running of the Galle...
Jockey Gavin McKeon's condition is improving as he recovers from head injuries suffered in a race fall.McKeon, an Australian who moved to New Zealand several years ago, was hurt in a three-horse fa...
Veteran steeplechaser Al Garhood will carry 69kg in his attempt at a history making third win in the $250,000 Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool on Thursday.Racing Victoria jumps handicapper ...
Gavin Andrews believes Electric Hatter is racing like a horse more than half his age and the trainer is so impressed he is eyeing off a crack at the Adelaide Cup.The nine-year-old is nominated for ...