The five jumps races on this Sunday’s (6 July) seven race card at Warrnambool are highlighted by the running of the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle and Thackeray Steeplechase. Dandy Andy presents his tips.
Almanac Horseracing: #AusJumpsRacingPreviews – Warrnambool, Sunday 6 July 2025
July 4, 2025 by 2 Comments
Almanac Cycling: ‘Bling’ – a worthy investment
July 3, 2025 by 3 Comments
The Tour de France starts in Lille this Saturday, July 5. Sports writer and former sports promoter (or does he still dabble?), John Craven, tells the story of Michael Matthews, known to all as Bling, who has been a big name in international cycling for over a decade.
Amanac Travel: Citrus Bob’s Sporting Odyssey
June 30, 2025 by 1 Comment
Citrus Bob Utber is heading overseas in 2026 to witness a number of major sporting events in Europe and the UK – and he invites you to join him.
Almanac Horseracing: #AusJumpsRacingPreviews – Casterton, Sunday 29 June 2025
June 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The jumps are on this Sunday (29 June) at Casterton. Dandy Andy makes his tips for the meeting.
Almanac Poetry: Shakespeare Takes a Turn
June 27, 2025 by 3 Comments
‘To be or not to be’ – ‘is a shank still a shank?’ With club in hand, golf has become somewhat Shakespearian for Pards.
Almanac Life: An eventful few weeks
June 26, 2025 by 7 Comments
Peter Fuller is another ‘Blue Bagger’ in despair with Carlton’s performances. To relieve his Carlton pain, he has received joy from overseas travel, supporting Sunderland FC, running, and politics as he explains.
Almanac (Swimming) Poetry: Old blokes in black budgie smugglers
June 17, 2025 by 9 Comments
Campbell Bairstow explores the mind, body and soul of swimming laps in a poem he recited to great acclaim at the Poets’ Lunch last Friday. This poem was first published on the Footy Almanac site in 2021.
Almanac Basketball: The Craft of Hephaestus
June 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Learn a bit more about the mythical figures of Bullitt and Axe from the 45-years-young basketball club Not Bad Thanks
Almanac Horseracing: #AusJumpsRacingPreviews – Terang, Sunday 15 June 2025
June 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The jumps are on at Terang Sunday 15 June. Dandy Andy presents his tips for the meeting.
Almanac Travel: Travel Shorts NYC #14 – The New York Jets at Metlife Stadium
June 11, 2025 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson and Lynda spend the afternoon at Metlife Stadium to watch the New York Jets take on the Oakland Raiders in the season opener.
Almanac Rugby: And here come The Lions
June 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
In preparing us for the rugby series against the touring British and Irish Lions, which begins on June 28, Brian the Ruminator gives us a potted history of their previous visits.
Almanac Swimming: Shark Bait Swimming in Australia
June 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
Col Ritchie and his good mate Tony Forbes feature in an English swimming podcast that features highlighted ocean swims in Australia.
Almanac Running: Running North Terrace
May 30, 2025 by 12 Comments
Mickey Randall conveys the sights, sounds and thoughts he experienced during his jog along North Terrace, the beautiful and magnificent boulevarde in Adelaide.
Almanac Sport: I wear my Wimbledon Sunglasses at Night
May 30, 2025 by 2 Comments
Sports lover Paul Harman reflects on past and current sporting highlights watched, usually at night, on TV.
Almanac Horseracing: Casterton Jumps Racing Preview – Sunday 18 May 2025
May 17, 2025 by 3 Comments
The jumps are on at Casterton this Sunday. Dandy Andy has cast his eye over the card and picked his tips for punters to consider..
Round 10 – Sal’s Preview: When the Walls Come Down, and Flemington tips
May 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli pays tribute to Robert Walls, provides his tips for the Round 10 footy, and picks a quaddie for Flemington.
Almanac Horseracing: Our plan from barrier eleven – what could possibly go wrong?
May 11, 2025 by 10 Comments
Roger Lowrey and his mates from the Geelong based turf enthusiasts Briseis Club ventured to Ararat for the time-honoured Ararat Agriculture, Horse and Pet Maiden Plate to cheer on a horse they part own running in the race.
Round 9 – Sal’s Preview: Is the Top 8 set?
May 8, 2025 by 1 Comment
Footy tips for Round 9, and racing tips for Caulfield and Morphettville are presented by Sal Ciardulli
Almanac Soccer: League Two Round up May 2025, and other sports
May 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With his team AFC Wimbledon disappointingly throwing away leads late in matches in the League Two season and miss the opportunity for promotion, Paul Harman draws his attention to other sports .
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