It is definitely a case of quantity over quality at Sandown this week, so Crio casts his eye across the Nullibor to Ascot. And of course, there is always Avoca, Balnarring or Stony Creek…
Crio’s Q? The Five
December 2, 2014 by 5 Comments
The Declared Five: After Jordan Speith cleaned up in style in the 2014 Australian Golf Open, Crio ponders aloud who’ll be the top five golfers for the Australian leg of the OneAsia tour, while challenging you to declare your all-time five best golfers.
Crio’s Racing: Miracles do Happen
November 27, 2014 by 6 Comments
It is the run-up to Christmas, but Crio is stil talking racing. This week he will be at Woolamai for the “picnics”. And there is also harness racing on, too, if you are so inclined.
Crio’s Question: Which other team best fits your AFL team?
November 24, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio wonders which teams from other sports best align with those of our AFL? While it’s off season for the AFL, there’s plenty of supporting to do.
Crio’s Racing: Looking for gold
November 21, 2014 by 18 Comments
Crio with his look at a diverse weekend of racing around the country.
Crio’s Question: Slow burners?
November 17, 2014 by 12 Comments
Crio’s Question moves from the overrated last week to the serially underrated who have proven their worth with time and persistence. Nominations please.
Crio’s Racing: Zipping down the Highway
November 12, 2014 by 28 Comments
Crio is off to picturesque Dunkeld this weekend for their cup meeting in the shadow of the Grampians. But he has cast an eye over the Sandown fields for the traditional Zipping Classic benefit for the ‘not quite carnival’ types. Tips please.
Crio’s Question: More sizzle than sausage?
November 11, 2014 by 13 Comments
Remember those sportspeople whose strut, clothing, hairstyle or attitude set them apart? But whose performances on the field were not so… exceptional? Crio wonders whether Glenn Maxwell is merely the latest in a long line.
Crio’s Racing: George Adams Mile Day
November 7, 2014 by 16 Comments
Young Brio took the reins and tipped us into a winner on Cup day. Crio returns to try to outdo his young rival and deliver the good oil on the Stakes.
Crio’s Question: What racing memories can you share?
November 3, 2014 by 11 Comments
The Cup carnival brings anticipation. And reflection. What are your great memories of racing and the Cup?
Crio’s Racing: Derby or Darby Day?
November 1, 2014 by 43 Comments
Crio’s thoughts on Derby Day, and the thoughts of the other Almanac desperates dotted around this great land. Give us your tips. And a running commentary of your day on the punt.
Crio’s Question: Racing Aphorisms – True or False?
October 27, 2014 by 15 Comments
Crio considers the endless pithy advice that pervades racing circles. “Never bet odds on and never run up stairs” as Ken Howard implored. True or false? Give us your racecourse wisdom for carnival week.
Crio’s Racing: the double album
October 24, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio points out the pitfalls of the double album. Then he discusses the Friday-Saturday double meeting at The Valley. Lots of races: but how many of them are any good? The Manikato and the Cox Plate certainly are.
Crio’s Question?…time to “bare your molars to the breeze” as this Spring “flattens out for the run to the judge”
October 21, 2014 by 4 Comments
Racing has it’s own vernacular for the true aficionado of the turf. Join us in helping the novice to understand the true meaning of “hanging like granny’s tooth”; “gone for a bath” and “on the nod”. Suggestions please.
Crio’s Racing: Caulfield’s Cup runneth over
October 17, 2014 by 22 Comments
Racing finishes the week on a high after the tragedies of earlier in the week. Some of the best middle distance horses from around Australia and around the world are assembled for the $3M purse. Crio and the crew (come back Muz – Ed.) are assembled to pick the wheat from the chaff.
R.I.P. Carly-Mae Pye
October 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
In the wake of a tragic racing incident in Rockhampton in which a young jockey lost her life, Chris Riordan reflects on the inherent dangers which face hoops every time they climb aboard their mount.
Crio’s Question: Nominate your Racing Rendesvous?
October 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
It’s horse racing’s time in the spotlight. As the Spring Carnival unfolds, Crio asks about your viewing platform. Will you be watching from the lawns at Flemington; an idyllic rural racing venue; or the pubtab at a special local watering hole? Nominations please.
Crio’s Racing: The Silk Department
October 11, 2014 by 27 Comments
Caulfield Guineas day brings out the best horses and the serious form analyst in Chris Riordan. Brother Budge; Oges; Jock; DD; Elvis and Cowshedend (unless he asks to be traded to Best Bets) offer their expertise.
(Insert Here: Bulldogs……)
October 9, 2014 by 20 Comments
Crio reckons the world; the fates; the punt; and the AFL are against him and his Bulldogs. Strong supporting evidence. But the Western Empire is fighting back, and wants Callan Ward for Ryan Griffen. And Sanderson for McCartney.
Crio’s Question: What other floozies do you visit?
October 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
Now that footy season is over a young Almanacker’s eye drifts to other sports. Crio asks what other sporting websites and information sources do you visit for entertainment over the coming months?
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