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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. ...
There are so many racetracks in Australia, all of varying sizes and designs, that punters must investigate the 'form' of these tracks, as well as the form of the horses. It is important to know ...
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...
Let me ask you a question. If you bet on a horse and you see its price rise or fall dramatically, how do you feel? If you feel sick when the horse's odds spiral upwards and smug when they fall, I'...
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...
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 ...
When Deane Lester talks racing, people listen. Deane’s rapid rise to the top of his profession has earned him respect as a key media form analyst. His peers are the first to say he’s shrewd...
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...
Promising sprinter Falino will resume at Eagle Farm on Saturday with a Melbourne trip at the top of trainer Jeff Caught's wish list.Falino, a Ric McMahon mount, will have his first start since his ...
Life will soon become serious for the Dennis Yip Chor-hong-trained All You Wish , but the highly promising four-year-old should have the quality and the handicap advantage to overcome an awk...
Warwick Farm trainer Ron Leemon was granted his wish when Manawanui drew barrier three for Saturday's $1 million Caulfield Guineas.Leemon said on Tuesday he had wanted the Group One Golden Rose win...
A rare Valley double for champion trainer John Size and jockey Douglas Whyte has elevated the rider to a clear premiership lead over Brett Prebble - with Fulfil A Wish and Absolute Hedge both enjoy...
I would also like to take this opportunity to convey a quick 'Get well soon' message to apprentice Jake Noonan, who's terrible fall on the ironically named Safe at Flemington last Saturday has left...
Mark Kavanagh-trained colt Sheer Talent heads an impressive list of 14 nominations in Friday night's Grp 2 $220,000 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m). Third in the Australian Guineas (1600m) at his late...
Guy Walter's life will be celebrated, fittingly, on Friday at Warwick Farm, the track where he forged a reputation not only as one of the finest trainers in the country, but as a thorough gentlem...
TREAD WARILY!Courtesy of the Melbourne Racing Club, I'll be at Caulfield this weekend, with my good pal Roman Koz (who's over there opposite me, on the front page).I wish I could say that the weath...
Happy Birthday and Happy New Resolution!No I'm not going to preach. Saturday August 1 is all horses' birthday here in the southern hemisphere. That's the Happy Birthday wish above.What about the Ne...
Sertorius tops the weights for Wednesday's Geelong Cup: