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.
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 3
October 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The equine influenza has hit home and has created a devastating effect as Matt Watson tells in Part 3 of his history of the 2007 outbreak of the disease.
Almanac Flashback – Crio’s Racing: Caulfield Cup memories and other speculation
October 15, 2019 by 61 Comments
With the Caulfield Cup looming The Footy Almanac reprises a Crio story from 2012 about his memories of the great race as well as his tips and thoughts for the race that year. Did he bring home the bacon?
Almanac Racing – Guineas Day and a Pineapple for Dinner
October 14, 2019 by 3 Comments
Kate Birrell’s celebration of a Yellow and Black flag has metamorphosed into Spring racing at the Caulfield Guineas – complete with the odd winning punt, shared fried chicken with the kids and artwork to capture the moment.
Almanac Racing – Guineas Day Preview: Is it good for you?
October 11, 2019 by 3 Comments
It’s Caulfield Guineas day and Sal Ciardulli has all the tips you need to pick a winner.
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 2
October 11, 2019 by 2 Comments
Matt Watson continues his series on the 2007 outbreak of the Equine influenza in Australia, and as the disease spreads so does the blame game.
Racing: Horses get sick, don’t they? – Part 1
October 10, 2019 by 4 Comments
Equine influenza is a disease with a very long history. Matt Watson begins a series on the 2007 outbreak of the disease in Australia, when we discovered we weren’t as well prepared as we thought we were.
Almanac Horseracing – Turnbull Epsom Day Preview: The view from the north
October 4, 2019 by 5 Comments
Footy is over, the Spring Racing Carnival is here, and so are Sal’s tips from sunny Queensland for racing at Flemington and Royal Randwick. Check them out for a winner!
2019 AFL Grand Final – Sal’s Preview: Can Jack Bring Down The Giants?
September 27, 2019 by 3 Comments
Sal’s got the field covered: a Grand Final preview, questions for the other 16 clubs to contemplate in the off-season, and a few tips for this weekend’s races. Plenty to digest here.
Preliminary Finals – Sal’s Preview (And the Ultimate Prize for the Friars!)
September 20, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s back with his weekly column. Check out his report of the Friars wins, his thoughts for the preliminary finals, and of course a few racing tips for Caulfield and Royal Randwick.
Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: When footy comes second
September 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews Week 2 of the Finals series, and he has some tips for racing punters for Flemington on Saturday..
Round 23 – Sal’s Preview: Told to Get Stuffed
August 23, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his Round 23 preview and selections, some Friar Time, and with spring in the air, a quick look at the racing at Royal Randwick and Moonee Valley.
Plenty of horses and beer at Casterton but where are the kelpies?
May 22, 2019 by 5 Comments
Roger Lowrey heads to the home of the kelpie, Casterton, by the Glenelg River where the famous jumps course features fences which are actually alive and growing. He meets locals and visitors all united in the love of a punt and an ale on Cup day.
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