Almanac Horseracing – Cox Plate Weekend Preview: Don’t forget rule Number One

October 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Sal previews and makes his selections for the Cox Plate and other races this weekend.

Almanac Horse Racing – Caulfield Cup Preview: A Youngstar is born

October 19, 2018 by 1 Comment

Sal casts his discerning eye over The Caulfield Cup day field and makes his recommendations for punters.

Almanac Racing – Guineas Day Preview: Oh my Goodness

October 12, 2018 by 3 Comments

The horse trading is in half swing, the horse racing is in full swing, there’s a new members stand to consider, and through it all, Sal casts his keen eye over all things racing for this weekend.

‘In search of Darby…….’ KB Hill

October 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Another fab yarn from KB Hill, this time about jockey Phillip “Darby” Ketchup.

Turnbull Stakes Preview – The Carnival awaits

October 5, 2018 by 2 Comments

After a final say about the 2018 AFL Grand Final, Sal casts his eye towards the Spring Racing season including a preview of The Turnball Stakes.

Finals Week 3 – The Real Semi Finals: No Sympathy for the Devil’s number

September 21, 2018 by 2 Comments

Sal casts his discerning eye over the “real Semi Finals”, and a horse or two.

Finals Week 2 – Sal’s Preview: Stop Making Cents

September 14, 2018 by 3 Comments

Sal considers the form footywise, and horsewise for the coming weekend.

Round 22: Footy previews from Sal, plus some race tips.

August 17, 2018 by 1 Comment

All the tips and previews from Sal for this weekend of footy and racing.

Almanac Racing: Riverina Racing

June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Glen capped off his holidays with a trip to the Corowa races.

Thoughts and tips for the Anzac Round of footy and racing

April 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment

The plight of the Blues has Sal’s mind wandering broadly across the sporting landscape this Anzac round of footy and racing.

All your Round 4 Footy tips, racing tips, and some thoughts about the Tribunal

April 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment

All the footy and racing tips you need, and more from Sal to help you select your winners this weekend.

Round 3: Preview – Let’s just get to the footy.

April 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Wondering who to tip in the footy, or which horse to back? Sal presents his selections for your consideration.

Almanac (Racing) History: A short film about racing in the Wimmera and Mallee

March 15, 2018 by 1 Comment

Malcolm McKinnon spotted the reference to Murtoa racing and sent this beaut little film in – with some classic footage of old-timers chatting about Wimmera and Mallee racing before The war.

Corowa Cup 2018

March 13, 2018 by 2 Comments

Glen reports on fun and successful investments in both time and money at the 2018 Corowa Cup.

St Patrick’s Race Day Yea 2018

February 28, 2018 by 9 Comments

Glen! made his way to the St Patrick’s meeting at Yea and, as always, had a terrific day out.

A Week In The Life

January 6, 2018 by 2 Comments

Andrew Walker has had a packed first week of 2018, featuring golf, races and theatre.

A day (or two) at the races

January 2, 2018 by 5 Comments

Glen and friends went to Corowa to see his horse run, but racing is a mug’s game. So it was off to Merton for the picnics a few days later.

Almanac Racing – Dunkeld: Pat Scala’s superb photo from Cup Day, 2017

November 19, 2017 by 4 Comments

A superb photo. Thanks to Pat Scala and Racing Photos.

Almanac Racing: On the Pace @ Yea

November 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Glen and Maryanne head to the Yea Picnics and follow leading hoop Courtney Pace. With the storm brewing they needed to get out, and to get out. But, as always, a great day was had by all.

Almanac Short Story – I love the punt

November 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Barry Mitchell, Almanac short-story writer and 200 game VFL/AFL player, takes us trackside in this story. It’s the Spring racing carnival in Melbourne… [Telling observations – Ed].