Crio looks to Randwick where they have raised weights by 0.5kg in the Roy Higgins Tribute and the Stakes looks like a really deep contest. Tips welcome.
“Roy the Boy” forever in our memories
March 11, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio offers an affectionate tribute to Roy Higgins, one of the great jockeys and a true gentleman of the turf.
Crio’s Q?
March 10, 2014 by 16 Comments
Crio sets the Almanacker community another challenge. Who will be a soothsayer? [Great question, Crio. Interested in the response – Ed]
Crio’s Racing: Super Saturday
March 6, 2014 by 18 Comments
Crio is salivating at the prospect of racing all over the country: Flemington, Warwick Farm and then, on Monday, the Adelaide Cup.
Crio’s Q: checking the screen
March 3, 2014 by 4 Comments
Two part question this week. Crio is looking for examples of sportspeople checking themselves out on the big screen. And of moments when screenshots would have been instructive (think ’79 Grand Final).
Crio’s racing: the Kingswood Country Connection
February 26, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio’s promoting frugality this weekend, but fear not, he’s still full of suggestions for the Guineas.
Crio’s Racing Review : The Diamond is on the Soles of HER Shoes
February 25, 2014 by 4 Comments
Crio reviews the top racing from the weekend and looks to the carnival races ahead. (Hope you copped the cryptic tip in my preview title – Ed.)
Crio’s Question : The good old bad old days?
February 24, 2014 by 5 Comments
Crio is trying hard to shake his ‘grumpy old man’ perspective. Can we all convince ourselves that modern sport is a glass ‘half full’ and not ‘half empty’?
Crio’s Racing : Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes?
February 19, 2014 by 5 Comments
Its the (time-honoured) Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday (Manikato, Zeditave, Redoubte’s Choice, Bel Esprit add lustre to the honour roll). Crio and his Crazy Diamonds shine on with more winners this weekend.
Crio’s Question : Hidden Gems?
February 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
Crio reviews the last week’s crowded sporting landscape, and in the words of many racecallers in a blanket finish “you don’t know where to look”. Let us know what hidden gems you enjoyed.
Crio’s Question : Is Defence the best form of Attack?
February 10, 2014 by 13 Comments
Crio reviews Seattle and Chelsea’s impressive wins of the last week and wonders if a top defence will always triumph over a top attack?
Crio’s Question : Have the Olympics run their race?
February 3, 2014 by 10 Comments
Crio reckons the Olympic Games are farcical and corrupt. Is it time to call an end to the world’s biggest sporting carnival?
Crio’s Racing : Almost Autumn
January 30, 2014 by 9 Comments
Crio reckons its Almost Autumn at Caulfield this weekend. Some good ones resuming in the Manfred Stakes, but the best is yet to come.
Crio’s Q? Book reviews please, or at least some recommendations.
January 27, 2014 by 37 Comments
Crio asks for recommendations of books you have read in recent times. Or any times really.
Crio’s Racing : Australia Day Weekend
January 23, 2014 by 12 Comments
Chris Riordan is excited by the looming Autumn stars. But the cash on offer later in Sydney is denting the depth and quality of the early Melbourne features. No matter – there is a winner in every race. Crio and Crew will help you find them.
Crio’s Question : Unexpected Joys?
January 20, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio shares some of the unexpected sporting classics he chanced upon. What are your memories of a great encounter you saw by accident?
Crio’s Racing : Camperdown Cup Day
January 15, 2014 by 13 Comments
The city summer race fields are still pretty thin and low key. Crio recommends a trip to the ‘time honoured’ Camperdown Cup. Alternately wait for the good oil from the Goolwa Guru or the King of the Cowshed.
Crio’s Question : What causes the mighty to fall?
January 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
Crio ponders what causes the elite performer to unexpectedly turn it up on the turn, and stagger home like a crippled crab? Unexpected ‘Barry Crockers’ and their causes? Dr Freud or Dr Turf?
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