Sal Ciardulli presents his previews and tips for all the Sir Doug Nicholls Round games. Sal also casts his eye over the Moonee Valley races for a winner or two.
Almanac Horseracing: Paul Kenny (a colourful interview)
August 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
Paul Kenny is a trainer/breeder in England.
Round 12 – Sal’s Preview: Kicking the Can, and Caulfield tips
August 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Need a tip for the footy and races this weekend? Sal Ciardulli previews Round 12 games, and the races at Caulfield with all his tips.
Round 8 – Sal’s remaining Preview: The Frenzy Continues
July 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli completes his preview of the Round 8 AFL matches, plus his tips for Caulfield this weekend.
The Muse: Musing on The Cup of 2019
July 14, 2020 by 2 Comments
Three O’Briens trained one third of the field for the 2019 Melbourne Cup and it was the Irish Australian from Ky who saddled up the winner. The Muse muses on Danny Boy and Vow and Declare. [Animated piece for someone who didn’t back the winner – JTH]
Sal’s Round 6 Preview – Footy in a strange land but Caulfield back to normal
July 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s got the inside information as always, particularly important when AFL matches are played in unusual places. Tips for Caulfield, too.
Sal’s Round 5 Preview – The Road Past Gundagai
July 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sal and his bride are on the road, just like a lot of footy teams these days. But he still has time to take in the sights, and the sites, to find the winners for the faithful.
Sal salutes John Kennedy Snr, questions coronavirus logic, and runs his eye over the form guide at Caulfield
June 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal honours John Kennedy Snr, one of the code’s true giants, then wonders if narky interstate politics might play a part in the AFL season’s progression. There are a few tips for the track, too.
Sal is around the grounds for the AFL’s Round 3 and on the track at Flemington!
June 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal gives us the form for Round 3 of the AFL as well as the meeting at Flemington. Find a winner or three right here!
Sal’s back with AFL Round 2 and his picks for the feature races
June 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal is back with his unique insights into the footy and the horses. Always something here for the discerning reader!
Petrel Hotel reopens, so we’re ‘on the beers’!
June 5, 2020 by 10 Comments
The three funsters have been out for lunch at the re-opened Petrel Hotel in Geelong West, easing back into post-COVID life, and all the better for the pleasure of a ‘cold pub beer from well-maintained lines’.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: Living Legends Day at Flemington
May 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
It’s Living Legends Day at Flemington this Saturday. Sal Ciardulli has cast his eye over the field and made his tips. Happy punting!
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: We have a date!
May 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
Here are Sal Ciardulli’s tips for this weekend’s racing in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: Tips for tough times
May 8, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sal takes us through another patch of races with his tips. Both Melbourne and South Australian races are featured for advice to place a bet on.
Almanac Horseracing – Four characters in search of a racecourse
May 7, 2020 by 6 Comments
Four mug punters go virtual to take in the 2020 Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. By the end of Day 2, they finally had a ‘system’ that worked. [Some splendid new racing terminology introduced here – JTH]
Almanac Horseracing: A May Carnival that’ll be like no other
May 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The May Carnival of horseracing will go ahead in Warrnambool starting on Tuesday May 5, albeit in completely new circumstances. Mark McNamara takes a look back through the history of this event that has endured war, depression and pandemics.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: First week of the Morphettville Carnival
May 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
According to his family, Sal’s tips are like traffic signs in Vietnam – mere suggestions. But he’s having another go with the Morphettville Carnival getting under way today.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Tips: Flemington, Adelaide and Rosehill
April 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
Without any Group 1 races this weekend, Sal Ciardulli focuses his attention on Flemington, Adelaide and Rosehill to pick a winner or two for punters.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: One week closer
April 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli looks at the terrific racing programs at Randwick, Caulfield and Morphettville and finds a few early specials- if you’re willing to take the price.
A Memory of Might and Power on Cox Plate Day, 1998.
April 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Might and Power: what a great horse! One of John Harms’s favourites. Here he tells the story of the 1998 Cox Plate.
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