Sal presents his thoughts and tips for all the Round 9 matches plus his tips for the weekend’s racing.
Sal’s Preview – Round 9: I know it’s only Ruck and Roll, but I like it!
May 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s Preview – Round 8: Just Swanning Around
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Adjudication errors and Draft issues are in Sal’s firing line this week. The feature races at Bendigo and Morphettville also come in for scrutiny.
Almanac Footy – The Coaching Conundrum: Sack or Stick?
April 30, 2026 by 2 Comments
A bonus offering from Sal this week as he analyses the perennial question of when to stick with a coach and when to move on.
Sal’s Preview – Round 7: Through a Dark Blue Hue
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal brings perspective to the Elijah Hollands situation and makes his call on likely Round 7 winners. This week’s major track meets are at Flemington and Morphettville.
Sal’s Preview – Round 6: If You Don’t Mind Umpire!
April 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal offers his take on the various issues involving umpires before offering his tips for the main races at Mornington and Randwick.
Sal’s Preview – Round 5: Let’s Gather in the Autumn Glow
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal cogitates on the concept of Gather Round and its location before offering his Round 5 tips as well as his thoughts about the feature races at Caulfield and Randwick.
Sal’s Preview – Round 4: All Aboard The Coaching Cycle – Bring your Alibi to the Championships
April 2, 2026 by 1 Comment
Sal takes the coach critics to task for their two-handed approach to the suitability or otherwise of particular coaches. But the continuing daytime Grand Final time slot gets a big tick.
Sal’s preview – Round 3 and Australian Cup Preview: Like Guilty Feet, Footy Season’s got no Rhythm!
March 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal says that ‘the Opening Round experiment prioritises novelty over cohesion and, in doing so, disrupts the flow that has long been central to the competition’. Hard to argue against. Read more here. Then there are the big meets at Flemington and Rosehill this weekend to consider.
Sal’s Preview 2026 – Round 2: Cheeky Devils – Glowing this Autumn
March 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
Sal is ranking the Matildas as the biggest game around this weekend but he’s still keen to pass on his thoughts about the AFL’s Round 2 as well as the major racing programmes at Caulfield and Rosehill.
Sal’s Preview 2026 – Round 1 and Caulfield: It’s Academic!
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The club academies come under Sal’s scrutiny before he offers his thoughts on Round 1. There are tips for the main races at Caulfield and Rosehill too.
Sal’s Preview 2026: Opening Round Preview – A bit misty optically
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
What’s a footy season at t Almanac without Sal’s Preview? Sal returns with his take on Opening Round, track tips for Flemington and marks of respect on the recent passing of several sporting legends. (Welcome back, Sal! – Ed.)
Sal’s Preview 2025: Orr Stakes Day Preview – The FIXture is in – and it makes me wild!
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In his final preview for the year Sal Ciardulli takes us to Caulfield for Orr Stakes Day. Sal also comments on the AFL’s Wildcard Round. [Thank you Sal for the considerable time and effort you have taken throughout the year presenting your racing and footy tips, it has been very much appreciated. – ED]
Sal’s Preview 2025: Champions Day Preview – Going into the Last Quarter: a Stayer’s Test!
November 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It’s Champions Day at Flemington on Saturday, with unsettled weather forescast, punters may be wise to considering backing stayers suggests Sal Ciardulli in preview and tips.
Sal’s Preview 2025: Oaks Day Preview – I’ve Got a Good Feeling!
November 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It will be another fabulous day of Spring Carnival horseracing with the Oaks Day meeting. Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the meeting.
Almanac Horseracing – Cup Day Preview: can Valiant King drive us home?
November 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s back with a fine-toothed comb run over the field for the Melbourne Cup today.
Sal’s Preview 2025: Derby Day – What will Racing Santa Bring Us?
October 31, 2025 by 3 Comments
It’s Derby Day at Flemington on Saturday and Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the meeting.
Sal’s Preview 2025: Cox Plate Preview – Farewell to the Grand Theatre
October 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With the two-day 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Carnival this weekend punters have plenty of racing to consider. Sal Ciardulli makes it easier with his thoughts and tips for picking a winner.
Sal’s Preview 2025: Caulfield Cup Preview – Plus a draft review of course
October 17, 2025 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the Caulfield Cup on Saturday. Sal also discusses the washup of the AFL Trade period.
Sal’s Preview 2025 – Track Time: Caulfield Guineas Day
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It’s Track Time with Sal Ciardulli as he previews Caulfield Guineas Day this Saturday.
Sal’s Preview 2025: Turnbull Stakes Day – Review: Grand Final – They Left the Best Till Last
October 3, 2025 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli previews the big race meetings at Flemington and Randwick this weekend, and presents his thoughts on the Grand Final and new rule changes.
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