Sal Ciardulli is an institution here at the Almanac and he’s back for Round 1 with his thoughts on the matches, his anticipated ladder at the end of Round 23, and a look at the Moonee Valley Friday meeting and the Saturday races featuring the Golden Slipper, Winx and some other tough events (made tougher by Sydney’s Autumn weather).
Almanac Horseracing: Our Andy’s Paisley Park wins the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham
March 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
Almanac form analyst and red wine connoisseur Andy Gemmell’s horse Paisley Park has won the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Go you good thing! [Watch the race and also read the profile – Ed]
Almanac Saturday Life: Ted’s big day
February 20, 2019 by 2 Comments
Ted Bradley is jet-setting and in sparkling touch again.
‘Andrew Greskie’s Fling With The Sport Of Kings’ – KB Hill
January 17, 2019 by 2 Comments
Andrew Greskie wasn’t cut out to be a football player but, boy, was he good with the horses! Another KB Hill special on a Wangaratta personality gets the Almanac’s day off to a great start.
Almanac/Odd Friday Lunches – Nov 23: Greg Miles
November 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at lunch to hear from legendary race caller Greg Miles as he talks about his life in racing. Copies of his book available.
Yea. It’s Cup Day !
November 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
Victoria’s keenest country racing enthusiast Glen! was at the Yea Picnics on the weekend – and he has a hrse running at Tatura tomorrow (Tuesday). [What’s the horse Glen? – Ed]
Almanac 2018 Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch Selections: Another losing year.
November 6, 2018 by 2 Comments
Unfortunately we missed out again. Close with the trifecta. Miles off with the first 4.
The Gambler at the Guillotine
October 23, 2018 by 4 Comments
Damian Balassone’s latest offering provides a cutting edge view of the perils of the punt.
Grand Finally – It’s East v West
September 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
Sal wishes us all a Happy Grand Final Day and offers us his take on the clash between the Occidentals and the Orientals. At what point will the ‘rotund woman warble’? Throw in a horse race or three and it’s a big weekend for the punters.
Almanac (Racing) History: A short film about racing in the Wimmera and Mallee
March 15, 2018 by 1 Comment
Malcolm McKinnon spotted the reference to Murtoa racing and sent this beaut little film in – with some classic footage of old-timers chatting about Wimmera and Mallee racing before The war.
Corowa Cup 2018
March 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
Glen reports on fun and successful investments in both time and money at the 2018 Corowa Cup.
St Patrick’s Race Day Yea 2018
February 28, 2018 by 9 Comments
Glen! made his way to the St Patrick’s meeting at Yea and, as always, had a terrific day out.
A day (or two) at the races
January 2, 2018 by 5 Comments
Glen and friends went to Corowa to see his horse run, but racing is a mug’s game. So it was off to Merton for the picnics a few days later.
Almanac Racing – Dunkeld: Pat Scala’s superb photo from Cup Day, 2017
November 19, 2017 by 4 Comments
A superb photo. Thanks to Pat Scala and Racing Photos.
Almanac Racing: On the Pace @ Yea
November 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Glen and Maryanne head to the Yea Picnics and follow leading hoop Courtney Pace. With the storm brewing they needed to get out, and to get out. But, as always, a great day was had by all.
Final day preview: Now the Carnival is over
November 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We reckon Sal’s had a pretty good Spring – he’s certainly been tipping well. But there’s a difference between tipping and punting. Check out his thoughts for Final Day. [Thanks Sal, for all your racing and footy writing throughout 2017. – JTH]
Sal’s Oaks Day Picks – without the banter
November 9, 2017 by 1 Comment
Sal got the quaddie on Cup Day. Here’s his tips for the 9-race card at Flemington today. He’s keen on Aloisia, as everyone on the planet is. But he has a memory of last year when the 125/1 blow-out spoiled the party.
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