The Almanac Melbourne Cup 2019 Trifecta (We won!)

We came up with a trifecta at the Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms. And it won!

The Bonus Issue – Sal’s Zipping Classic Preview

Sal’s sabbatical usually would have begun last week, Cup week just got in the way so his stakes day sendoff has been pushed to this week, and here it is.

Melbourne Cup Preview: Can the Cummings story continue?

Who to back for the Melbourne Cup? Sal provides an overview and his predictions for the big race.

Almanac Horse Racing – Caulfield Cup Preview: A Youngstar is born

Sal casts his discerning eye over The Caulfield Cup day field and makes his recommendations for punters.

The Almanac Cup trifectas have been decided

Check out the Almanac trifecta. The proceeds will go to the charity of Rowdy Adam’s choice.

Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch (Nov 6): Nail that trifecta

Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch with the usual suspects Greg Carpenter and Robbie Griffiths. Always fun. We need your input for the Almanac trifecta.

Almanac Racing – Sal’s Preview: Final Day

Sal signs off for the year with a look at the final day of the Flemington Carnival – which has produced excellent fields. [Thanks for all your previews this year Sal – JTH]

Almanac Racing: We snagged the Cup trifecta

We nailed it! Well played Lunchers (and Smokie Dawson).

Almanac Racing: Melbourne Cup trifecta selections and lunch today

Come to lunch. If you can’t, please add your Cup trifecta tip – first, second, third – in the comments below and we’ll add those tips to the overall tally today.

Confirming VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter, trainer Robbie Griffiths and Andy Gemmell will join us at the Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch

Magnificent news for lunch fans. VRC Handicapper Greg Carpenter, Robbie Griffiths and Andy Gemmell have confirmed they will join us for lunch on Cup Eve at the North Fitzroy Arms. RSVP now.

The Almanac Trifecta and how Shuffler Down won the raffle

A great day had by all at the Almanac Melbourne Cup Lunch thanks to Greg Carpenter, Phil Smith, Robbie Griffiths, Andy Gemmell and the Waterside Hotel. Check out our trifecta numbers.

The time-honoured Almanac Melbourne Cup Eve Lunch featuring Greg Carpenter and Robbie Griffiths

It’s a cracking afternoon. Down tools and come along. Bring your friends. Book now.