Crio laments the lack of spectators, punters and atmosphere on racetracks today. Still there are winners on Sky for the multitude in pubs, clubs, TABs and in their lounge rooms with the on-line corporate bookies.
“I’d be backin’ da Derm’t Weld horse, m’self”
July 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
JTH’s association with the great Vintage Crop began in a pub in Dingle in 1993.
Crio’s Racing: Mid Winter opportunities for winners
July 10, 2014 by 17 Comments
Crio hopes for a fair track at HQ on Saturday with the big Winter Series finals providing an attractive card. Sunday its the big jumps racing at Sandown.
Crio’s Racing
June 27, 2014 by 11 Comments
Things are far from rosy at the grass-roots level. Crio is concerned about various aspects of racing…but still the band plays on…..
The neuroscience of problem gambling
June 22, 2014 by 4 Comments
Neuroscientist Olivia Carter responds to the recent Crio’s Question on problem gambling with an outline of what the current research suggests about addiction. She explains that there has been an emphasis on drug addiction in the studies – because it’s easier to inject a mouse with heroin than teach it to read a form guide.
Olivia also offers an opportunity to be involved in a confidential study on the neuroscience of gambling.
Crio’s Racing: Under the pump and looking for some mail
June 19, 2014 by 7 Comments
Crio is as busy as a one-legged man in an arse-kicking competition at the moment, so is looking for a a push.
The Sporting Web: Piccies, Pundits and Passings
June 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
This week Peter Baulderstone gets all nostalgic for the passing of 70′s rock singers, dramatic images of beautiful horses with stupid owners, and old woollen footy jumpers where the owners think the Socceroos can win the World Cup. Check out these romantic yarns from the sporting web.
Crio’s Racing
June 13, 2014 by 6 Comments
It’s the racing season’s nadir, but the eternally hopeful Crio is still open to winning suggestions.
They are racing at Heathcote
June 6, 2014 by 5 Comments
A world record at Heathcote? Read it in the Sporting Globe.
The Sporting Web: Vulture Capitalism; Spurs Culture; Dodgy Vets and Legendary Schmoozers
June 5, 2014 by 5 Comments
Peter Baulderstone is suddenly uninterested in the AFL for inexplicable reasons. He introduces some articles from US sports websites about greed, strategy, gambling and beer. Always an interesting combination.
Stradbroke Handicap Preview
June 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The time-honoured Stradbroke Handicap will be run on Saturday. Here’s the TattsBet preview:
Crio’s Question: Can a flutter become a disease?
June 5, 2014 by 33 Comments
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week challenged us to check ourselves and our mates for any signs of danger – Crio’s timely reminder
Crio’s Racing: A Time-Honoured Weekend
June 4, 2014 by 13 Comments
Crio previews a truly time-honoured big weekend of racing locally – from the Swan Hill Golden Topaz and the G1′s to end the Brisbane winter carnival. Internationally, the English Derby from Epsom and the last leg of the 3yo Triple Crown in New York, as the everyman champ California Chrome strives to end a 36 year drought.
Crio’s Racing
May 28, 2014 by 11 Comments
Some tips from Crio for the last Saturday in Autumn at the Sandown and Eagle Farm meetings.
Best Bets for the Brisbane Carnival, from TattsBet
May 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Best bets for the big day at Doomben.
Crio’s Racing
May 15, 2014 by 21 Comments
Crio, being a true racing man, and a bloke who can find his inner Croweater from time to time, comments on the time-honoured Mt Gambier carnival, Scone and the big races in Brisbane. Good punting! [Love the dog-leg - Ed]
Dipping a toe in the bucket
May 8, 2014 by 5 Comments
Sporting bucket lists – we all have one. GlennB, our man in Kentucky, shares his Australian bucket list and calls for us Aussies to outline our American versions.
Kentucky Derby Day
May 3, 2014 by 12 Comments
Glenn Brownstein gives us the inside oil on the Kentucky Derby straight from the horse’s mouth.
Pilgrims’ Progress
May 2, 2014 by 13 Comments
John Harms leaves home at sunrise for a pilgrimmage to the Bool. He meets quite a few fellow-travellers.
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