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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...
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...
Big bets and market movers on Saturday (from TAB Sportsbet):RANDWICKRace 2 - NEVER DOUBT MEOpened at $5.50 backed into $4.20Some of the bigger investments were $2,600 @ $4.80, $3,000 @ $4.20, $3,00...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
Things didn’t go to plan in Melbourne with Barakey almost two years ago, but Jim Taylor is happy to contemplate another trip east with a member of the family, reports Racing Victoria (www.raci...
EAGLE FARM Acceptances on Saturday 1st May, 2010TAB MEETING. Rail: 8 metres Entire. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12.20 MCGUIRES HOTELS CLASS 6 H...
EAGLE FARM Acceptances on Saturday 20th June, 2009TAB MEETING. Rail: +1m Entire Circuit--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12.10 TOTAL SPORTS TRAVEL CL...
Early betting is wide open on Sat's Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot, WA. Victorian sprinter Lucky Secret is fav at $3.60, according to the latest market from TAB Sportsbet.Winterbottom StksLUCKY SECR...
DOOMBEN Acceptances on Saturday 15th May, 2010TAB MEETING. Rail: True Entire Course. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12.10 MONTROSE ACCESS DOOMBEN ...
IPSWICH Acceptances on Saturday 19th June, 2010TAB MEETING. Rail: True Entire Course --------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12.00 OPTUS BUSINESS IPSWICH M...
Ipswich Turf Club Saturday June 18, 2011 Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)Rail Position: True PositionTrack Condition: Slow 6 (Thursday)Race 1 - 12:10PM OPTUS IPSWICH MILE BM89 Handicap (1666 METR...
Gold Coast: Gold Coast Turf Club Saturday 14, January 2012 Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)Rail Position: Out 0.5m 1000m-400m; True Remainder of Circuit. Track Condition: Good 3Race 1 - 12:05PM BM...
EAGLE FARM Acceptances on Saturday 24th July, 2010TAB MEETING. Rail: 2.5 metres Entire Course. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12.20 HAMILTON HOTEL...
EAGLE FARM Acceptances on Saturday 10th July, 2010TAB MEETING. Rail: True Entire Course. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-12.15 BANK OF QUEENSLAND N...