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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. ...
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 ...
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...
I am often asked which of the popular exotic forms of betting is the best for a punter. Of course to a large extent it depends on your punting personality, along with your betting bank, and to per...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hot on the heels of Darren Weir's French import Puissance de Lune's emergence during the Spring Racing Carnival as a likely star of the future, South Australian trainer Tony McEvoy is set to unveil...
Dry weather is working against Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell's attempts to have imported jumper Dhaafer ready for the $250,000 Grand Annual Steeplechase at his new home track.Dhaafer, who arriv...
RACING'S television wars - simmering for the past nine months - are about to boil over with Sky Channel set to announce its own premium thoroughbred channel, reports the Daily Telegraph. It says: S...
Aaron Purcell's French import St Jean will be entered for both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after his back-to-back Saturday win in the $80,000 TVN Handicap (2400m) at Sportingbet Park Sandown....
Former top Australian jumper Ginolad will launch his English racing career in a maiden steeplechase at Fontwell Park on Tuesday.Formerly trained by Aaron Purcell, Ginolad is now in the care of Vene...
Sky Racing's talk show, Racing Retro, will go to air at the new timeslot of 9am (EST) from this Sunday. The earlier timeslot will allow for the coverage of additional racing from Australia and New ...
Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell has seized the opportunity to test up-and-coming three-year-old Yokozuna in a midweek race carrying an unusual prizemoney bonus at Sandown.The $75,000 High Caste H...
Warrnambool trainer Aaron Purcell is chasing his biggest flat win in the Group Two Sandown Guineas with Yorkshire Lad who has exceeded stable expectations this campaign.Purcell, best known as the t...