Sal Ciardulli pays a tribute to Neale Daniher. He also presents his thoughts and tips for Round 12 of the AFL season accompanied with his racing tips for Caulfield and Eagle Farm.
Sal’s Preview – Round 5: Let’s Gather in the Autumn Glow
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Sal cogitates on the concept of Gather Round and its location before offering his Round 5 tips as well as his thoughts about the feature races at Caulfield and Randwick.
Sal’s Preview – Round 4: All Aboard The Coaching Cycle – Bring your Alibi to the Championships
April 2, 2026 by 1 Comment
Sal takes the coach critics to task for their two-handed approach to the suitability or otherwise of particular coaches. But the continuing daytime Grand Final time slot gets a big tick.
Sal’s Preview 2026 – Round 2: Cheeky Devils – Glowing this Autumn
March 19, 2026 by 1 Comment
Sal is ranking the Matildas as the biggest game around this weekend but he’s still keen to pass on his thoughts about the AFL’s Round 2 as well as the major racing programmes at Caulfield and Rosehill.
Sal’s Preview 2026 – Round 1 and Caulfield: It’s Academic!
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The club academies come under Sal’s scrutiny before he offers his thoughts on Round 1. There are tips for the main races at Caulfield and Rosehill too.
Sal’s Preview 2025: Orr Stakes Day Preview – The FIXture is in – and it makes me wild!
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In his final preview for the year Sal Ciardulli takes us to Caulfield for Orr Stakes Day. Sal also comments on the AFL’s Wildcard Round. [Thank you Sal for the considerable time and effort you have taken throughout the year presenting your racing and footy tips, it has been very much appreciated. – ED]
Almanac Horseracing: Caulfield Guineas Day – Saturday, 11 October 2025
October 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dandy Andy presents his thoughts for Caulfield Guineas Day and picks his winners for the meeting.
Almanac Horseracing: Caulfield Group 1 Racing, Saturday 20 September 2025
September 19, 2025 by 2 Comments
It’s Group 1 Racing at Caulfield this Saturday 20 September. Dandy Andy presents his tips for the weekend racing.
Almanac Horseracing: Caulfield, Saturday 30 August 2025 – Memsie Stakes Day
August 28, 2025 by 2 Comments
Group 1 racing is back this weekend with the Memsie Stakes to be run at Caulfield. Dandy Andy runs his eye over the field.
Almanac Horse Racing: Way Out West
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In his first contribution to the Footy Almanac website, Dandy Andy provides his thoughts and tips for Group 1 races (which return this weekend) as well as for harness racing and the dogs everywhere from Caulfield to Mount Gambier. [Welcome Dandy – Ed]
Sal’s Preview: A great weekend at the track
October 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Sal points to the best bets at both Caulfield and Randwick on a weekend of great racing.
Finals Week 3 Preview – It’s the people’s round
September 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Sal sorts out his tips for Week 3 of the AFL finals series and checks out the chances on the track in both Melbourne and Sydney.
Round 5 – Sal’s Preview: Don’t burn the Pies
April 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a good tip at the footy or the track, Sal is your man! He covers Round 5 as well as the horses at Caulfield and Randwick.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: It’s all about timing
September 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal sorts out the various teams’ prospects for Round 18 leading into the Finals. Then he casts his eye over the fields at Caulfield to give you a few winners.
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.
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 salutes John Kennedy Snr, questions coronavirus logic, and runs his eye over the form guide at Caulfield
June 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sal honours John Kennedy Snr, one of the code’s true giants, then wonders if narky interstate politics might play a part in the AFL season’s progression. There are a few tips for the track, too.
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.
Pascal offerings – Sal’s Tips for Royal Randwick and Caulfield
April 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With racing this weekend at Royal Randwick and Caulfield, Sal Ciardulli presents his thoughts and tips for the meetings.
Almanac Racing – Guineas Day
October 14, 2017 by 4 Comments
Caulfield Guineas day is upon us. Four Group One races and a smattering of black-type makes it one of the marquee meetings of the Victorian spring. Sydney is trying to steal the spotlight by introducing The Everest – the richest race on turf in the world. Tom Riordan gives an overview of a blockbuster Saturday.
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