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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...
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 ...
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'...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
The impact of 'weight' on any horse is invariably a key talking point every raceday. When it's said that a horse is 'well-weighted' for a race it means that it's considered the horse is favourably...
Punters think Real Love will be the real deal in Monday’s Adelaide Cup, with over 50% of the market going on the 5YO mare to make it back to back wins. Since the scratching of Signoff, Real Love,...
CHAMPION jockey Darren Beadman will return to ride emerging star Love Conquers All in the Magic Millions Trophy at the Gold Coast on Saturday week, reports Craig Young in the Sydney Morning Herald....
WITHOUT a standout filly to take the headlines, the Thousand Guineas was drifting quietly into the background, but the potential clash of two unbeaten fillies has it firmly back in the spring spotl...
First Sight Love was 10th across the line but still hard to miss at his first run back for a new campaign two weeks ago at Happy Valley, but the Ireland Trophy, over 1,650m at the course tonigh...
Exciting filly Warm Love is more settled and better armed to take on the best sprinters in the spring after returning from an autumn break.The signs were clear that Octagonal's daughter had star qu...
Promising mare Falling In Love, nominated to race in two states at the weekend, will remain in Sydney.Falling In Love is entered for a Listed race at Eagle Farm but trainer Grahame Begg said the fo...
Chris Waller's spring hasn't quite worked out the way he wanted so far and he will be looking to Love And Kisses to turn things around at Caulfield on Wednesday.The filly lines up against the count...
Boom sprinter Hay List has been installed even money fav for Friday night's Grp 1 1200m Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley. The early market from TAB Sportsbet has Hay List at $2.00 and then Love Con...
That Jason Coyle mystery deepens...Seems there was no blow-up with tycoon owner Nathan Tinkler or co-trainer John Thompson before JC quit the Patinack top-trainer nest. In fact, JC is all love-and-...