Father Kevin Mogg’s funeral was held last week. We reprise this piece in which he played a leading role:
John Harms leaves home at sunrise for a pilgrimmage to the Bool. He meets quite a few fellow-travellers.
Almanac Tributes: An interview with Jack Styring
February 10, 2022 by 1 Comment
A genuine legend of the Australian turf, the racing gods declared correct weight on the life of renowned racecaller Jack Styring with his passing on February 9th, at the grand age of 92. Recorded back in 2014, Jack graciously opened his home to John Harms and Steve Baker to reflect on his time behind the microphone and the binoculars.
Almanac Teams: Winning Melbourne Cup jockeys and their footy counterparts
November 9, 2021 by 3 Comments
Glen!’s fertile mind has him picking a footy team of players who share their surname with a winning Melbourne Cup hoop. [Novel – Ed]
Almanac Horse Racing: Sal’s Preview – An Elleegant Way to Close
November 5, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sal Ciardulli presents his final preview for 2021 with his tips for this weekend’s racing at Flemington.
Almanac Horse Racing: Verry good reasons to keep the faith
November 5, 2021 by 3 Comments
It wasn’t hard to recognise who might beat the favourite in the Melbourne Cup, says Ron Reed as he counts his money.
Almanac Melbourne Cup: The Almanac Trifectas and Sweep
November 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
After much deliberation and a three vote performance from R. D. Lowrey, this is what the Almanac punting fraternity settled on.
Sal’s Preview – Melbourne Cup: What’s the incentive?
November 1, 2021 by 2 Comments
Sal bemoans the lack of field depth for the Melbourne Cup this year, but he might just have some insights to incentivise punters.
Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Beers: Three Nation Turf Talk
October 31, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Join us for Three Nation Turf Talk: the Almanac’s Melbourne Cup Eve drinks and chat to pic The Cup trifecta.
Sal’s Preview – Derby Day: It’s Christmas Day for Punters!
October 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
It’s Derby Day on Saturday and Sal is here with all of the insights you’ll need to find more than a couple winners.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s W.S. Cox Plate Day Preview – Who could give a Zaaki?
October 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli’s selections for Moonee Valley this weekend are made. He likes Zaaki to take out the WS Cox Plate this year.
Almanac Horse Racing Reminiscence: The W S Cox Plate
October 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With the Cox Plate looming on Saturday, we entered the Almanac vault to revisit a collection of articles which feature this iconic race.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Cup Day: A climb to the top
October 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s Caulfield Cup Day tomorrow. Sal Ciardulli has studied the form guide and selected his tips for the meeting.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Chance’ by Andrew Rule
October 14, 2021 by 12 Comments
Roger Lowrey has loved The Punt since he was a youngster so it’s no surprise he was drawn to Andrew Rule’s latest book, ‘Chance’. Roger, a seasoned Almanacker,offers his review of this book about the shenanigans of some colourful Australian racing identities. And about what people are willing to do to engineer a sting. [Fine review of a great book – JTH]
Almanac Racing: Sal’s preview: Guineas Day Preview – A Hit for Six
October 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli checks out the form for the Caulfield Carnival and Royal Randwick this weekend and selects his tips for a winner or two.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – After 57 Years it’s a Melbourne Spring
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With Melbourne’s first premiership in the bag after 57 years and the Spring Racing Carnival upon us, Sal Ciardulli casts his eye over the fields at Flemington and Randwick to pick a winner or two for punters.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – So we are off to the races!
September 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli picks a few winners for punters from the fields racing at Randwick and Caulfield this weekend.
Finals Week 3 – Sal’s Preview: The Penultimate Week Preview – A Knee Jerk Reaction ( and racing tips as well)
September 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Sal has made his selections, Melbourne and Port Adelaide to play off in the Grand Final, and tips for Flemington as well.
Finals Week 1 – Sal’s Preview: No Sympathy for the Blues (and some track tips)
August 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the first week of the finals series. He also tips a few winners at Caulfield.
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