KB Hill talks to Dan McCarthy, who was schooled in the football cradle of Assumption College, but really made his name as a successful horse trainer.
Almanac Horseracing – “The ‘Bool: The History of Racing in Warrnambool – from 1848” a book by by Mark McNamara
May 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Warrnambool carnival has just concluded. It’s long and rich history of horseracing has inspired a book from Mark McNamara, with content spanning from the origins of racing in the region in 1848 up until the present day. (published in May, 2018)
Almanac Horseracing – Oakbank: Best picnic racing carnival on the planet
April 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Roger Lowrey is a fan of the world’s greatest picnic racing carnival – Oakbank! This year he is there for Saturday’s card. These are his observations.
When too much football is barely enough
April 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
Mickey Randall really packed it in to his Saturday arvo, making time for three games of footy (and a horse race or two) in a classic case of “Too much sport being barely enough”.
Round 4 – Previewish (again): A bit of Four Play
April 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Tipsters, Sal’s preview of everything footy and horseracing for your consideration this weekend.
AFL Round 3: Sal’s Previewish! – Beaten by Thursday Night Footy!
April 5, 2019 by 2 Comments
Thursday night footy can catch out even the best. Here’s Sal’s preview-ish of Round 3. Plus Friar Time, And a look at the big weekend at Royal Randwick.
Sal’s Round 2 Preview – 666 the Devil’s number?
March 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
Sal provides us with his insights to this weekend’s Round 2 of the AFL plus his take on all the big races at Rosehill.
Sal’s Round 1 Preview: Go Blues, Blue and Blue
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli is an institution here at the Almanac and he’s back for Round 1 with his thoughts on the matches, his anticipated ladder at the end of Round 23, and a look at the Moonee Valley Friday meeting and the Saturday races featuring the Golden Slipper, Winx and some other tough events (made tougher by Sydney’s Autumn weather).
Almanac Horseracing: Our Andy’s Paisley Park wins the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham
March 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
Almanac form analyst and red wine connoisseur Andy Gemmell’s horse Paisley Park has won the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Go you good thing! [Watch the race and also read the profile – Ed]
Almanac Horseracing – The Corowa Cup: Country racing, a great day out!
March 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Corowa Cup proved country racing at its best, as Glen! reports, with a fistful of dollars in his hands!
Almanac Saturday Life: Ted’s big day
February 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
Ted Bradley is jet-setting and in sparkling touch again.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunches – Nov 23: Greg Miles
November 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at lunch to hear from legendary race caller Greg Miles as he talks about his life in racing. Copies of his book available.
Yea. It’s Cup Day !
November 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Victoria’s keenest country racing enthusiast Glen! was at the Yea Picnics on the weekend – and he has a hrse running at Tatura tomorrow (Tuesday). [What’s the horse Glen? – Ed]
The Bonus Issue – Sal’s Zipping Classic Preview
November 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s sabbatical usually would have begun last week, Cup week just got in the way so his stakes day sendoff has been pushed to this week, and here it is.
Almanac (Racing) Poetry: Melbourne Cup Blues
November 13, 2018 by 4 Comments
The Melbourne Cup can bring on the Blues.
“A Passion for the Sport of Kings….” KB Hill
November 9, 2018 by 1 Comment
“And when the horses jump, he’ll imagine for a moment that he’s back in the days of his youth……..perched on the outsider; seeking an opening to push through the tightly-bunched field; just pondering when to make his move……..” Another entertaining sporting tale from KB Hill.
Almanac 2018 Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch Selections: Another losing year.
November 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
Unfortunately we missed out again. Close with the trifecta. Miles off with the first 4.
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