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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 fi...
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...
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. ...
You would like to back a winner every two selections? That’s a 50 per cent win strike. Some dream! But maybe it’s not so crazy. After all, picking two horses a race and making a ‘book’ by savin...
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 punt...
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...
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 "...
To the many newcomers to the racing fraternity, recognition of the name Dominic Beirne may be pretty much restricted to those who have access to pay television’s Sky racing channel, and identif...
The April / May 2017 issue of Practical Punting Magazine is now available, just click on the green button for instant access.
In this article, our senior contributor (the late and great) E. J. Minnis replied to queries sent in by PPM readers. Letter From a Reader: I have been a PPM reader for quite a while now and al...
WENDY ROCHE believes in second chances - it's one of the many reasons she has spent the past eight months of her life rehabilitating Here De Angels, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. It says: All ...
Well, you can't blame him...Peter Moody, it seems, is starting to fret over Black Caviar's ability to handle the long air trip to England for her much hyped Royal Ascot debut. He says: ''The travel...
One of racing's well-publicised bad boys Here De Angels has jockey Jeff Penza convinced a path to redemption will continue in the Ramornie Handicap.Here De Angels is among the favourites to win the...
Moody blues! Peter Moody continues to hand out some tongue-in-cheek chat to the UK racing press as D-Day nears for Black Caviar's Royal Ascot assignment. PM says UK superhorse Frankel had never bee...
JUST one week out from jumps racing's most important three days of the year, the sport again kept its nose clean during a series of qualifying trials at Warrnambool yesterday, reports The Age.It sa...
When Wendy Roche took over the training of infamous barrier rogue Here De Angels she knew she was in for a challenge.She just didn't realise how big."I didn't think it would be as big a challenge a...
DAVID Hayes yesterday predicted that Black Caviar's unbeaten run would come to an end at Moonee Valley on Saturday when she steps up to group 1 level for the first time, reports The Age.It says: Ha...
THE resurgence of David Hayes has coincided with the near completion of the Hall of Fame inductee's training and spelling property at Euroa, reports Craig Young in the Sydney Morning Herald. His re...
THE magical mark of 100 winners is still tantalising for Nash Rawiller, but planning for next season also has the premier jockey setting goals beyond August 1, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. It...
Weekend Hussler is only few weeks away from returning to the races but trainer Ross McDonald has not yet named the date for the champion's comeback.The 2007-08 Horse of the Year courtesy of his six...