Crio’s racing: Anyone other than S. Templeton taking the Jockey’s Challenge?

February 28, 2013 by 21 Comments

Crio has a look at the opening day of Flemington’s Autumn Carnival.

Crio’s Question: Darkest before dawn

February 26, 2013 by 6 Comments

I’m certainly not casting Moises Henriques as the savior of Australian cricket but it is true that sometimes it takes a tough situation to unveil the sort of character needed to succeed. Who else has emerged from the mire? And who is the next one to watch?

Crio’s Racing: Three Group Ones at Caulfield

February 20, 2013 by 72 Comments

Three Group Ones headline a fantastic day at Caulfield this Saturday and each of them presents a fascinating favourite.

Crio’s Question: Sporting legends

February 19, 2013 by 7 Comments

Blokes can be sporting legends even when you don’t know about their “back story” or individual achievements.
I thought of this last week upon hearing of the passing of Jack Rennie. Any others?

Crio’s Racing: “What odds will she be?”

February 14, 2013 by 21 Comments

Black Cavier returns to Flemington this Saturday and short odds reinforce her status as a superstar, says Crio.

Crio’s Question: Star Power

February 11, 2013 by 3 Comments

Think Black Caviar. Think Alessandro Del Pierro. What star or contest has lured you from your “normal” habits and preferences?

Crio’s Racing: The time-honoured C F Orr and other opportunities

February 7, 2013 by 16 Comments

Crio looks at the first (really) big meeting of the Autumn in Australia’s cleanest sport.

Crio’s Question: Teacher’s pet (or photos with a goat)

February 4, 2013 by 6 Comments

Crio asks in one particular case: Which is it?

Crio’s Racing: Black Caviar stretches her legs

January 31, 2013 by 7 Comments

Black Caviar will have a gallop at Caulfield this Saturday, after which, Crio expects Prime Minister Gillard to hand pick her for the Senate.

Crio’s Question: Sexuality nobody’s business

January 29, 2013 by 15 Comments

Crio believes it’s nobody’s business if an AFL player has a boyfriend. Or is this too simplistic?

Crio’s Racing: Iconic tracks to shine on Australia Day

January 25, 2013 by 21 Comments

Sal Perna launched an early bid for the 2013 Moosehead Award for comedy with his straight faced confirmation that everything is, has been and always will be just hunky dory in the Racing Industry.

crio’s Q?

January 22, 2013 by 1 Comment

Crio has come up with a cracker here: are the new coaching techniques here to stay, or merely fads. He draws on some thought-provoking examples from tennis and cricket.

Crio’s Racing: It’s back to Flemington

January 17, 2013 by 28 Comments

Back to Flemington this Saturday before the Heath hogs the calendar, with HQ’s next fixture then being the greatly anticipated Black Caviar Lightning Stakes on Feb 16.

Crio’s Question: Sweat

January 14, 2013 by 3 Comments

Pat Rafter’s sweating was a big Australian Open story during his “meltdown” at Melbourne Park against Andre Agassi. What are some other memorable “sweaters” and “cleanskins”?

Crio’s Racing: Magic Millions

January 9, 2013 by 47 Comments

This is Magic Millions week. The MM and the Gold Coast are a perfect fit… add Singo and Gai and the formerly “off peak” timeslot has become a favourite “busman’s holiday” for much of the Industry.

Crio’s Question: Ya big (tennis) sook!

January 7, 2013 by 19 Comments

Which tennis players justify the tag: You sook!

Crio’s Cricket Question: Where is our next generation?

January 2, 2013 by 6 Comments

It is really hard to speculate on emerging cricketers when there is such a long hiatus in the Shield calendar. Surely we aren’t looking at Dave Hussey’s generation?

Crio’s Racing: Let down again in 2012

January 2, 2013 by 4 Comments

It is terribly frustrating that, despite occasionally lucid instructions flung at the TV monitor, jockeys continued to “slaughter” Crio’s not-particularly-hard-earned and thus, justifiably, earn his derision.

Crio’s Question: I heard it on the radio

December 31, 2012 by 19 Comments

What sporting moments were brought to you on the radio?

Crio’s Racing: New Year’s Day

December 29, 2012 by 14 Comments

Old timers insist New Year’s Day was always a big one at the races. The enduring programming of the Standish (sprinters) and Bagot (stayers) Handicaps attests to a feature meeting though the crowd will be sparse at HQ next Tuesday.