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]
Vale Tommy
May 12, 2014 by 15 Comments
A key link to the “good old days” of footy has passed with the death today of Tom Hafey. Crio recommends retiring a couple of items in memoriam. Do you have any to add..?
Crio’s Racing: Look North or West this weekend
May 8, 2014 by 26 Comments
Crio reckons Adelaide and Brisbane are the venues for punters this weekend. The VRC has named a new series for 2yo’s after one of Bart’s best – Taj Rossi (white with brown circles?) Tips please to keep the home fires burning.
Crio’s Q?
May 6, 2014 by 8 Comments
Crio is on the lookout for your cross-code gurus. He’s happy for you to remember some. We think he’s happy for you to make some up as well.
Crio’s Racing: Punters on a Roll
May 2, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio is back from swinging the bag at the ‘Bool, where the punters got the chocolates for a change. The punters are looking to continue their streak out of town this weekend at Hawkesbury and the Gold Coast. Tips please.
Crio’s Question: The responsibility of coaches?
April 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
To win? To look after the game?
Crios Racing: The ‘Bool
April 28, 2014 by 8 Comments
Crio’s off to Schoolies for the Over 40s, and he never tires of it. He’ll be swinging a bag, so go and say g’day.
Crio’s Racing: ANZAC punt
April 23, 2014 by 7 Comments
Crio with some thoughts on Sydney and Adelaide. Not much for Flemington and Sandown where the most important question will be “Going to the ‘Bool?”
Crio’s Question: Forget the national anthem
April 22, 2014 by 6 Comments
There are concert halls for concerts and Moomba for parades. At footy, Crio expects footy.
Crio’s Racing: From the Fallen Log
April 18, 2014 by 12 Comments
Crio takes the family pilgrimage with new generations of Riordans back to the Fallen Log (a famous jump at the top of the hilly Oakbank steeple track). Randwick is awash with money and rain, while Oakbank oozes Adam Lindsay Gordon character. Tips please so Crio can buy a new tent.
Generation Oakbank
April 16, 2014 by 10 Comments
Time marches on, but some things don’t change: when the sun retreats a boy will feel the cold, no matter how flushed his cheeks. [Nice stuff-Ed]
Crio’s Question: Why bother?
April 14, 2014 by 7 Comments
Is there honestly any need to stick by your poor-performing team? A controversial poser from Crio.
Crio’s racing: The jewels in the crown
April 11, 2014 by 30 Comments
The Derby and the Doncaster have long been jewels in the national racing crown. Rain threatens so wait until late to make your final calls but Crio’s got a few in his sights.
Crio’s Question : Hanging Yourself by the Tongue?
April 7, 2014 by 6 Comments
Crio considers Mick’s capacity for hubris, bravado and overstatement. Hoist by his own petard? What other examples can you recall of big statements coming back to haunt?
Crio’s Racing: The Golden Slipper (a day of dilemmas)
April 3, 2014 by 23 Comments
The Golden Slipper. It’s very Sydney: rich, brash and played for high stakes. Crio looks at an excellent Rosehill card.
Crio’s Q: Plucked unknowns who haven’t made it
March 31, 2014 by 10 Comments
Crio’s thoughts turned to the high pick, plucked from relative obscurity, who hasn’t made it. (Any sport – Ed)
Crio’s Racing : the (time honoured) Flat Knacker
March 27, 2014 by 22 Comments
Crio reckons the Rosehill meeting is top class, but look for the ones born in a rainstorm in a swamp. Albury Gold Cup day on Friday might be the go, with the (time honoured) Flat Knacker sprint.
Crio’s Q(uandary): Is the footy fish rotting – head down or tail up?
March 25, 2014 by 19 Comments
Crio the Elder asks the citizens of Rome “has the rot gone to far?” Is Caesar Minor spending too much of the wealth on distant provinces in Asia Minor? “Friends, footy fans, countrymen lend Crio your wise counsel.”
Crio’s Racing: Any Longport in a Storm
March 19, 2014 by 7 Comments
Crio’s eagle eye has spotted some value at Rosehill. Take your Money Valley winnings from Friday night all up Crio’s each way tip of the year. Retire to bar for celebration or commiseration.
Crio’s Q: what does Green mean?
March 18, 2014 by 7 Comments
Crio observes the recent prominence of the Green and asks, for the rest of the year, is Green best avoided? And how?
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