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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...
Well-bred colt Motorised will give trainer John Sadler a guide to any spring hopes he may have when he makes his debut at Moonee Valley.The son of Flying Spur is among 47 entries for Saturday's 120...
Jockey James Winks has predicted a big future for the Peter Snowden-trained Festina Lente after the colt beat his toughest opposition yet in the inaugural Bendigo Guineas.The lightly-raced son of S...
Trainer Peter Snowden believes he will get a better guide on Pied A Terre's true ability when he runs at Flemington on Saturday.The rising three-year-old, by Group One Queen Anne Stakes winner Ad V...
Talented Mark Kavanagh-trained stayer Shamoline Warrior will chase a belated win in the Group Three Easter Cup ahead of a winter spell and a crack at the majors in the spring.The four-year-old has ...
Exciting four-year-old Folding Gear will be chasing some tail-end spring spoils in the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.Father and son training combination Lee and Shannon Hope had hoped Folding Gear woul...
Four-time Golden Slipper winning trainer Clarry Conners is a hard man to keep down.Conners spent Melbourne Cup week in a Sydney hospital where he underwent surgery after severely injuring his knee ...
Court moved with plenty of grace on her way to a slashing victory in the Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick on New Year's Day, which is more than can be said for her jockey and trainer who both h...