Here’s the results of our Cox Plate sweep.
Almanac Horse-racing (Plunges): We’ve got a good one
October 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
Trainer Shane Fliedner set Tollesprit for a debut sting at Seymour. The Muse was in the thick and thin of it.
Almanac Horseracing: The Story of The Cup Eve Fundraiser for the Fred Hollows Foundation
October 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
A colourful anecdote from David Triolo on a Melbourne Cup event and controversy involving a former Collingwood star.
Almanac Discourse and Horseracing: The Fuhrer furore – a thoroughbred race war?
October 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Noel Brown, while doing some casual punting, spots a racehorse called Fuhrer, which prompts him to consider contemporary understandings of language. [Interesting piece – Ed.]
Almanac Racing: Sal’s preview and tips for Moonee Valley and Caulfield
September 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli presents his preview and tips for this weekend’s racing at Moonee Valley and Caulfield.
Round 14 – Sal’s Preview: A blockbuster at the G – the Gabba, that is!
August 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s salivating at the Collingwood v Carlton blockbuster at the G – the Gabba, that is. He also runs his eye over a big program at Caulfield to pick a winner or two.
Almanac Horseracing (Yarns): The Sport of Kings and Paupers
August 22, 2020 by 5 Comments
Having stumbled home from the 2018 Caulfield Cup, the fertile mind of The Muse (Hayden Kelly) turns to the characters of his youth up the bush. [There’s a bit of Garrison Keillor about this – JTH]
Almanac Horseracing: Paul Kenny (a colourful interview)
August 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
Paul Kenny is a trainer/breeder in England.
Round 9 – Sal’s previews and tips (Part 2): Is it Tiger Time again?
July 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli completes his previews and tips for Round 9. After picking the quaddie last week, check out Sal’s tips for Moonee Valley. Might be a winner or two there!
Sal’s Round 7 Preview – Aaah Queensland, perfect one day, footy the next
July 16, 2020 by 2 Comments
Languishing in lockdown, Sal works his way through the form guide to pick his winners both on the footy field and at the racetrack.
The Muse: Musing on The Cup of 2019
July 14, 2020 by 2 Comments
Three O’Briens trained one third of the field for the 2019 Melbourne Cup and it was the Irish Australian from Ky who saddled up the winner. The Muse muses on Danny Boy and Vow and Declare. [Animated piece for someone who didn’t back the winner – JTH]
Sal’s Round 6 Preview – Footy in a strange land but Caulfield back to normal
July 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s got the inside information as always, particularly important when AFL matches are played in unusual places. Tips for Caulfield, too.
Sal’s Round 5 Preview – The Road Past Gundagai
July 2, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sal and his bride are on the road, just like a lot of footy teams these days. But he still has time to take in the sights, and the sites, to find the winners for the faithful.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: Tips for tough times
May 8, 2020 by 1 Comment
Sal takes us through another patch of races with his tips. Both Melbourne and South Australian races are featured for advice to place a bet on.
Almanac Horseracing – Four characters in search of a racecourse
May 7, 2020 by 6 Comments
Four mug punters go virtual to take in the 2020 Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. By the end of Day 2, they finally had a ‘system’ that worked. [Some splendid new racing terminology introduced here – JTH]
Almanac Horseracing: A May Carnival that’ll be like no other
May 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The May Carnival of horseracing will go ahead in Warrnambool starting on Tuesday May 5, albeit in completely new circumstances. Mark McNamara takes a look back through the history of this event that has endured war, depression and pandemics.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: First week of the Morphettville Carnival
May 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
According to his family, Sal’s tips are like traffic signs in Vietnam – mere suggestions. But he’s having another go with the Morphettville Carnival getting under way today.
Almanac Horseracing – Sal’s Preview: One week closer
April 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli looks at the terrific racing programs at Randwick, Caulfield and Morphettville and finds a few early specials- if you’re willing to take the price.
A Memory of Might and Power on Cox Plate Day, 1998.
April 12, 2020 by 6 Comments
Might and Power: what a great horse! One of John Harms’s favourites. Here he tells the story of the 1998 Cox Plate.
Almanac Horseracing: Sal previews Doncaster day
April 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli previews Doncaster day, a huge day of racing in Sydney, and looks at the cards at Caulfield and Morphettville too.
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