Crio is off to picturesque Dunkeld this weekend for their cup meeting in the shadow of the Grampians. But he has cast an eye over the Sandown fields for the traditional Zipping Classic benefit for the ‘not quite carnival’ types. Tips please.
Crio’s Racing: George Adams Mile Day
November 7, 2014 by 16 Comments
Young Brio took the reins and tipped us into a winner on Cup day. Crio returns to try to outdo his young rival and deliver the good oil on the Stakes.
Just one more – Stakes Day Preview
November 7, 2014 by 1 Comment
The carnival is not over for Sal Ciardulli, who analyses the Flemington form to find us a Stakes Day winner or three.
No Winners In Post-Cup Mud-slinging
November 5, 2014 by 10 Comments
Steve Baker weighs in (pun intended) on the tragic events at Flemington yesterday following the running of the 2014 Melbourne Cup.
I’d hate to be a nag…
November 5, 2014 by 16 Comments
A timely piece from Jeff Dowsing reviewing some of the downsides of the racing industry and its annual Cup Week frenzy.
The Almanac Trifecta and how Shuffler Down won the raffle
November 4, 2014 by 18 Comments
A great day had by all at the Almanac Melbourne Cup Lunch thanks to Greg Carpenter, Phil Smith, Robbie Griffiths, Andy Gemmell and the Waterside Hotel. Check out our trifecta numbers.
All Saints Day from the Nicholson Street TAB
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Rees Quilford shares his day spent among the needy and the greedy at the local TAB. Closer to the real world experience of the average punter than the glossy TV ads or the Flemington lawns.
A Melbourne Cup Preview – before I Sign Off!
November 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli offers a comprehensive preview of the Melbourne Cup, with the Oaks and a couple of other big races thrown in for free.
Raiders of the (Lost) Cup
November 2, 2014 by 7 Comments
Overseas raiders have flocked to Melbourne for Cup week from all parts – Japan, England, Germany – and even our intrepid Tasmanian racing correspondent Daryl Sharpen. He ventured out to trackwork at Werribee to assess the quality of the raiders, the touts and the egg and bacon rolls.
Crio’s Racing: Derby or Darby Day?
November 1, 2014 by 43 Comments
Crio’s thoughts on Derby Day, and the thoughts of the other Almanac desperates dotted around this great land. Give us your tips. And a running commentary of your day on the punt.
It’s Only the Beginning – Derby Day Preview
October 30, 2014 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli analyses the card at Flemington for Derby Day. There is a winner in every race, and Sal helps you find it.
Crio’s Racing: the double album
October 24, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio points out the pitfalls of the double album. Then he discusses the Friday-Saturday double meeting at The Valley. Lots of races: but how many of them are any good? The Manikato and the Cox Plate certainly are.
The time-honoured Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch featuring Greg Carpenter and Robbie Griffiths
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s a cracking afternoon. Down tools and come along. Bring your friends. Book now.
Sal’s Valley View
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sal take his customary look at this week’s racing. Seems he has been around the mark, and his arguments makes sense again.
Crio’s Question?…time to “bare your molars to the breeze” as this Spring “flattens out for the run to the judge”
October 21, 2014 by 4 Comments
Racing has it’s own vernacular for the true aficionado of the turf. Join us in helping the novice to understand the true meaning of “hanging like granny’s tooth”; “gone for a bath” and “on the nod”. Suggestions please.
Avoca Cup 2014
October 19, 2014 by 4 Comments
Glen Davis loves a trip to the country races, as much for the colour and characters as for the horses. On Saturday Glen and his good lady ventured to the Avoca Cup, while a more modest affair was being staged at Caulfield.
Crio’s Racing: Caulfield’s Cup runneth over
October 17, 2014 by 22 Comments
Racing finishes the week on a high after the tragedies of earlier in the week. Some of the best middle distance horses from around Australia and around the world are assembled for the $3M purse. Crio and the crew (come back Muz – Ed.) are assembled to pick the wheat from the chaff.
Guineas Day….. Again
October 17, 2014 by 12 Comments
Art and Words from Kate Birrell – say no more. Kate and her kids adopt a wiser approach to Guineas Day than the ‘other half’.
Trading Places – and the Caulfield Cup Preview
October 17, 2014 by 4 Comments
Sal Ciardulli provides an excellent summary of each club’s activity over the Trade Period, and offers his advice for those wading into the Caulfield Cup meeting.
The Almanac Podcast – Episode 21: Danny Power
October 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
With the focus still on Spring Racing, venerated racing writer Danny Power joins Harmsy, Matty Q and Stone Cold Steve Baker on the couch to crack open a few bottles of red and share his love of the horse.
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