KB Hill recounts the colourful, trail-blazing and highly successful career of Wangaratta’s legendary female jockey and trainer Gabrielle Marchant.
Almanac Horseracing: Sal’s preview – Derby Day: Christmas for punters, you just can’t be there
October 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Derby Day has Sal excited, even if he can’t get to Flemington for a big program. Regardless, he has all the inside information for you.
Almanac Racing – Spring is in the air
August 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
A taste of Winter sun has Tom Riordan thinking of Spring. A nine race card at Flemington, and Oscietra, foal of Black Caviar, having her second start at Geelong on Friday, are the highlights of the weekend’s racing. Add your tips in the comments.
Almanac Racing – Winter Championships
July 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Tom Riordan seeks some value at Flemington for the Winter Championships meeting on Saturday.
Almanac Racing – A stab at the quaddie
June 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
There are some big races at Flemington this Saturday and Tom Riordan has his tips ready.
Almanac Racing – Extra Zero tons up on the VRC’s Hall of Fame day
May 19, 2017 by 3 Comments
Plenty of action around the country this weekend as Tom Riordan picks a winner or two.
Almanac Racing: Extra Zero nears the ton
May 5, 2017 by 5 Comments
Flemington tomorrow hosts a mundane meeting, propped up by the old marvel Extra Zero having his 99th start. Morphettville steals most of the quality to fill two group one races and a couple of group twos.
Australian Cup’s greatest sportsman
March 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Harold Peacock give us an insight into a great character.
Crio’s Racing : Flemington and International Week at the Hong Kong Jockey Club
December 10, 2014 by 10 Comments
Even an old-fashioned urger like myself struggles to make a case for a serious assault on the punt this Saturday – though, naturally, I’m prepared to be talked around. It’s one of those rare times when racing authorities (probably accidentally) get the public vibe…there’s no interest and the fields justify that outlook (a $40k race [Read more]
No Winners In Post-Cup Mud-slinging
November 5, 2014 by 10 Comments
Steve Baker weighs in (pun intended) on the tragic events at Flemington yesterday following the running of the 2014 Melbourne Cup.
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