What else could it be this week but The Cup? Remember your first?
The Melbourne Cup
On Cup Eve 2015, we revisit Pam Sherpa’s first and only Melbourne Cup
Almanac Racing – the Derby on the Marby
They’ll bore you with the “a day for the purists” drivel, but Derby Day’s a beauty if you can just focus on the races. And, of course, winning (responsibly) on the punt. Tips please!
Almanac Racing – Its Derby Day! – Winx in the Pink!
Sal Ciardulli makes his tips for Derby Day. He also tips the bucket on the AFL and specialist wielders of the willow in general
Almanac Racing: Charging past the school (of hard knocks)
Even by his own miserable standards, Crio’s in a rut. Bad timing with the big racedays upon us! To make matters worse, the Cox Plate’s not been kind – Naturalism, Filante…
But the good news is he’s seen the error of his ways and is seeking help. From Almanackers. Tips please!
Almanac Racing – W.S. Cox Plate: Jake’s not the messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!
Sal Ciardulli previews Friday night and Saturday at Moonee Valley. He has a comprehensive look at the Cox Plate. [Includes analysis of trade week and a comment on crazy footballer behaviour – Ed]
Almanac Horseracing – W.S. Cox Plate: Remembering the day punters finally nailed The Beaver
The day we beat The Beaver and a sympahetic Maso was paid with a signed IOU.
Kelsey Watts memorial races at Wodonga
Glen made the enjoyable trip to Wodonga Race Track on a day honouring the memory of Kelsey Watts. The Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness group continue their much-appreciated efforts.
Crio’sQ?- from The Filipino Fireball to The Fireman… racing monikers
Sport and nicknames go together like, say, The Professor and The Cups King.
The Carnival has the backpages now and Crio’sQ? asks for some memorable racing bynames.
G’day from Iron Knob
Mickey Randall has been reminiscing about horseracing and the tracks he’s visited such as Randwick, Oakbank, and Port Augusta. But beyond Victoria Park, Clare, and Singapore, there’s one that holds a particular place.
Caulfield Cup Preview: The Cats that got the cream
Sal’s been going very well on the tipping with numerous winners on Guineas Day. He takes a comprehensive look at the Caulfield Cup.
Caulfield Guineas Preview – My Goodness, My Guineas
Sal has a look at the Caulfield Guineas program.
Grand Final Preview – Will the Hawks be GOATs?
A big weekend of sport needs some handy investment advice if you’re inclined towards a wager or two. Sal Ciardulli’s comprehensive look at this weekend’s Grand Final and the Group racing action at Money Valley, The Heath, Randwick and Headquarters should give you some food for thought by the time the off rolls around.
Preliminary Finals – Preview: Clear and Present Danger!
Footy in Perth. Underwood Stakes day at the Heath. Sal is back with his thoughts on where the value lies in this huge weekend of sport.
Finals Week 2 – Preview: It’s still all about the Blues!
Sal’s got the good (carbon neutral?) oil for this week’s footy and racing.
Crio’s Racing: Sitting on hands at Caulfield while waiting for Darwin
Crio visits Pakenham, comments on Caulfield, anticipates Richmond v Freo and waits for Darwin. He is the ideal punting analyst. [Ladbrokes Bletchingly special is available – Ed]
Where in the world is P. Flynn now?
Here’s the evidence that he’s been at Wimbledon…but will he make it to Cardiff?











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