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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...
Miracles Of Life and Diamond Glow, two fillies right at the pointy end of the TAB's early Blue Diamond Market, head an impressive list of 12 nominations for the $120,000 Listed Patinack Farm Blue D...
Ron Quinton has pencilled in a date with Sydney's top fillies for M'Lady Pedrille after she resumes at Randwick on Saturday.The Listed Reginald Allen winner makes her comeback in Saturday's Benchma...
Nash Rawiller is the new rider of Innocent Gamble and will partner the exciting colt for the remainder of his Blue Diamond campaign.Trainer Mark Riley confirmed Rawiller would ride Innocent Gamble ...
Unbeaten filly Miracles Of Life has firmed dramatically to win the Blue Diamond Stakes, says Andrew Georgiou of TAB.com.au. He says: 'Taking out the Blue Diamond Fillies Preview in fine style, Mira...
SWEET Little Lies is a filly that may start at odds of just $2 in today's Blue Diamond Stakes Preview at Caulfield, but despite the positive reviews she has received since her debut win earlier thi...
Peter Moody-trained youngsters are dominating early betting on Wed's Blue Diamond Previews (1000m) at Caulfield. Blue Diamond Preview (fillies)ONE LAST DANCE 2.50 Win Only QUENCH THE THIRST 5.00GRA...
Rostova justified her high rating for the Blue Diamond Stakes with a slashing first-up win in a preview for fillies at Caulfield on Monday.The daughter of Testa Rossa had been regarded as the most ...
Trainer Mark Riley labelled Innocent Gamble a superstar after the colt's winning debut in the Blue Diamond Preview at Caulfield.Rival trainer Mathew Ellerton didn't go quite that far with Crystal L...