We reckon Sal’s had a pretty good Spring – he’s certainly been tipping well. But there’s a difference between tipping and punting. Check out his thoughts for Final Day. [Thanks Sal, for all your racing and footy writing throughout 2017. – JTH]
Sal’s Oaks Day Picks – without the banter
November 9, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal got the quaddie on Cup Day. Here’s his tips for the 9-race card at Flemington today. He’s keen on Aloisia, as everyone on the planet is. But he has a memory of last year when the 125/1 blow-out spoiled the party.
They’re running @ Corowa
November 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Corowa Racing Club held its pre-Cup meeting on Monday. Glen was there in the Members.
Sal’s updated Melbourne Cup preview including quaddie and tips for other races
November 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s comprehensive (updated) preview of Cup Day.
Melbourne Cup Day Preview – A Star to Shine
November 7, 2017 by 3 Comments
Sal is happy with the Carnival so far with his Derby Day quaddie saluting for a 500+% dividend. I reckon he’s just getting his eye in. See what he likes in the Cup. Full Cup field and comment included here.
The Almanac Cup trifectas have been decided
November 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Check out the Almanac trifecta. The proceeds will go to the charity of Rowdy Adam’s choice.
Derby Day Preview: It’s Christmas Day for Punters
November 4, 2017 by 3 Comments
Derby Day awaits in racing’s biggest week. Sal has you covered.
Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch (Nov 6): Nail that trifecta
November 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch with the usual suspects Greg Carpenter and Robbie Griffiths. Always fun. We need your input for the Almanac trifecta.
Winx is no Waikikamukau
October 30, 2017 by 10 Comments
The Randall boys are immersed in another Randall Family Ritual. Playing, watching, learning and eating pizza. [Great stuff – JTH]
Almanac Trots: Back to Wayville
October 30, 2017 by 4 Comments
Peter Sweeney steps back in time to the revived Wayville ‘red hots’ meeting in Adelaide over the weekend. A saucer bowl ‘Showgrounds’ track where drivers used to shake hands with the crowd down the straight in the heyday of harness racing in the post-war years.
Cox Plate Weekend Preview:A Nod and a Winx!
October 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal is becoming the master of the Quaddie Tripod – he’s about to be given life membership in the three-leg club. He’s been about the mark, but he’s definitely due for things to fall his way, on the day the mighty mare Winx chases her third Cox Plate in a row. He gets a second go this weekend with tonight’s Moonee Valley meeting as well.
Almanac Racing – 35 years since The King, the new Queen will reign
October 27, 2017 by 3 Comments
The old “Valley of Excitement” is set to explode this weekend. Crio was there when Kingston Town couldn’t win. One of the all time great days. History will be made on Saturday. Don’t miss it!
Raving Rulebook No 9
October 24, 2017 by 17 Comments
Rulebook doesn’t disappoint this week, covering the AFL Draft, Wallabies, the Women’s Ashes, the Redbacks, Ben Simmons, Wayville Trots (blimey!!!) and Winx v Black Caviar. Who gets a bake this week? [And the backing music is a winner yet again – Ed.]
Caulfield Cup Preview: Out Gibbs, In Humidor.
October 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Sal Ciardulli looks at the Caulfield Cup meeting and has a few words to say about trade week.
Almanac Racing: Caulfield Cup Day 2017
October 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Racing focus heads to The Heath for the Caulfield Cup meeting.
Guineas Day Preview: There’s only one Timmy Cahill
October 14, 2017 by 3 Comments
Sal Ciardulli sings the praises of Tim Cahill. Plus extensive previews of the Caulfield Guineas and The Everest meetings.
Almanac Racing – Guineas Day
October 14, 2017 by 4 Comments
Caulfield Guineas day is upon us. Four Group One races and a smattering of black-type makes it one of the marquee meetings of the Victorian spring. Sydney is trying to steal the spotlight by introducing The Everest – the richest race on turf in the world. Tom Riordan gives an overview of a blockbuster Saturday.
Turnbull Stakes Day Preview – Winx, Winx, Say no more
October 7, 2017 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli wraps up the Grand Final and previews Turnbull Stakes and Spring Champions Stakes Days
Almanac Racing: Winx @HQ
October 7, 2017 by 7 Comments
It’s Turnbull Stakes Day blah,blah,blah….it’s all about Winx making her first trip to HQ.
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