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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...
EMBATTLED coal baron Nathan Tinkler is selling his horse racing empire.
Get rid of your assets and pay the debts...Overnight reports say embattled tycoon Nathan Tinkler has sold his #1 thoroughbred asset All Too Hard as part of a deal worth $30 million. Fairfax media c...
The reduction of Nathan Tinkler's Patinack Farm operation continues with the news the embattled multi-millionaire is closing the doors on the enterprise's Victorian base. Tinkler Group chief execut...
A former Melbourne champion jockey is calling Kranji his new home these days, but don't expect to see his name featured among the Singapore riding ranks any time soon, reports the Singapore Turf Cl...
Early price movers for Wednesday, Nov 28 (from TAB):SANDOWN (L)1 Jelly Baby $9 - $4.60 ($900 @ $9, $1000 @ $7.50, $1000 e/w @ $6/$2.33, $700 @ $6, $1300 @ $5, $1000 @ $4.80)3 Clanga's Glory $6 - $3...
Brett Prebble won't get the chance to ride Smart Missile in the Caulfield Guineas. Connections have dumped him after his losing ride on the 3YO in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield. Corey B...
Embattled jockey Danny Nikolic will finally answer charges in Melbourne on Monday after a long running investigation into 10 of his rides and betting activities surrounding them.After a four month ...