On the Punt: True Tales from the Track

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This collection of anecdotes from the track provides a peek into the world of punting on horses. The columns, originally published in The Age, give insight into some of the big wins, huge losses, long odds and colourful characters that have made Australia's racetracks so lively, all written with Bartley's characteristic wit and sharp observations.

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Patrick Bartley is the chief racing writer at The Age. In 2013 he won his second Bert Wolfe Award, the Victoria Racing Media Association (VRMA) award for Media Excellence in Victoria. Leading up to that award, Patrick had won three consecutive VRMA awards for Best News Story. His investigative reports into Tony Mokbel's racing interests in 2007, with John Silvester, were recognised by many as highly influential pieces. On the Punt, a collection of Patrick's columns, was published by Penguin in 2010.