With racing this weekend at Royal Randwick and Caulfield, Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the meetings.
Almanac Horseracing: Sal previews Doncaster day
April 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews Doncaster day, a huge day of racing in Sydney, and looks at the cards at Caulfield and Morphettville too.
‘Boy from Cheshunt who mastered the punt……’ by KB Hill
March 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
KB Hill changes focus to bring us a story from turf racing as he traces the career of Eric Connolly.
John “Patto” Patterson: from Legacy larrikin to living legend
January 30, 2020 by 3 Comments
Racing is all about people, and one such person is John “Patto” Patterson, Clerk of the Course at Flemington for over 50 years. Roger Lowrey reviews a recent biography of this legend by Trevor Hastings.
Almanac Weekend Read: All (Dusty) Roads Lead to Landor
December 6, 2019 by 1 Comment
Dennis Gedling takes us way out West for the ninety-eighth running of the Landor Cup. It’s a three-day carnival about all that is best in country racing. (Make yourself a cuppa and enjoy this feature – Ed.)
Oakbank races Easter 2020 – Mickey Randall and Kapunda look out!
November 13, 2019 by 5 Comments
Roger Lowrey is rapt the iconic Oakbank Easter racing carnival has been revitalised for 2020. A big week is being planned by Roger to take in all the action of the carnival, so look out punters!
Horses get sick, don’t they – the final cough
November 8, 2019 by 3 Comments
Matt Watson concludes his enthralling account of the catastrophic equine ‘flu epidemic that devastated the racing industry in Australia in 2007.
Sal’s Final Day Preview – last one for the year
November 8, 2019 by 5 Comments
Sal Ciardulli presents his final preview for 2019 with his thoughts and tips on the last day of racing at Flemington for the Spring Carnival.
The Almanac Melbourne Cup 2019 Trifecta (We won!)
November 7, 2019 by 1 Comment
We came up with a trifecta at the Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms. And it won!
Almanac Flashback – The Melbourne Cup: Matt Zurbo
November 5, 2019 by 9 Comments
In an Almanac Flashback from 2014, Matt Zurbo reflects on the traditions of racing, from about as far away from the glamour of Flemington as you can get.
Happy Cup Day to all! – Sal’s tips for the big race
November 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Melbourne Cup is just about here! Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the big race, and hopefully a winner or two for punters.
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they – Part 7
November 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Read on for Part 7 of Matt Watson’s saga on the 2007 Equine Influenza crisis.
Almanac Lunch: The Footy Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch
November 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at the Footy Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch (Nov 4). With VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter. Help us pick a trifecta. Details in this post. Bookings essential.
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 6
October 31, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Matt Watson continues his compelling account of the outbreak of the Australian equine influenza epidemic and its ramifications in 2007.
Strange Rain
October 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A punting windfall as expressed by Damian Balassone in his poem.
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 5
October 28, 2019 by 2 Comments
“The industry just didn’t get it.” Matt Watson’s series on the 2007 equine influenza crisis continues. Despite the belated efforts of the authorities, the equine flu rages on.
Cox Plate Weekend Preview – Winx, Winx, is no more!
October 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Moonee Valley this weekend with the WS Cox Stakes the showpiece race. Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and selections for punters to consider.
Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch – Oct 25: Jack the Insider and The Fine Cotton Fiasco
October 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac Lunch on Oct 25 features ‘Jack the Insider’ who will regale us with the story of The Fine Cotton Fiasco. [Great book. This will be a laugh – JTH]
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 4
October 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Matt Watson’s series on the 2007 outbreak of equine influenza is continued, as the Queensland government struggle to find vaccinations for the vulnerable horses.
Sal’s Preview – The Empires Strike Back: and the Caulfield Cup tops Everest
October 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
It’s a big weekend of horse racing and Sal is right on the ball with all his thoughts and tips to help punters pick a winner or two.
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