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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 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...
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...
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'...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 "...
In-form three-year-old Nobby Snip will attempt to emulate his grandsire Snippets in Saturday's Group One Galaxy at Randwick.Snippets claimed the Galaxy by 5-1/2 lengths in heavy conditions 24 years...
Impeccably bred colt Crystal Web scored a perfect 10 for his dam Crystal Snip when he defied an alarming betting drift to land an impressive debut win at Sandown.Crystal Web, a son of first season ...
Mutual Regard completed a clean sweep for Ireland in the four major races at York by winning the Betfred Ebor to prove beyond all doubt that Johnny Murtagh is going to be as big a force in the tra...
The PPD Club's popular ImpactPro ratings were right on the mark on Tuesday - it was another BIG winning day.
SANDOWN (H) 06/032 L'Esprit $18 - $6 ($400 @ $18, $500 @ $7), Black Jack Boy $9 - $7, Pixie Eyes $4 - $3.60 - $3.70 ($500 @ $3.90), Asterix $8.50 - $9 - $8 ($500 e/w @ $9/$2.72)3 What A Treat $9 - ...
TAB Sportsbet market movers for Saturday, March 3ROSEHILL 2 Don't Put It There $15 - $13 ($1000 e/w @ $15), Planet Purple $21 - $17 ($370 @ $21)3 Nobby Snip $3.40 - $2.50 ($2000 @ $3.40, $2000 @ $2...
Buffering has been rated the one to beat since betting opened on the BTC Cup on April 27, says TAB Sportsbet's Matt Jenkins. He told PPD: 'The Mossman four-year-old opened $5.50 but received immedi...
Most of us will never become professional punters. It may well be our 'dream' existence but the reality is far different. That doesn't mean we can't discipline ourselves to bet in a professional m...
Good ride, maybe...Glen Boss will ride Intencion if the Tony Vasil-trained colt secures a start in Sat's Magic Millions 3YO Guineas (1400m) at the Gold Coast. Intencion failed to gain a spot in the...