Always plenty on offer in the racing game (and none of that tawdry AFL scandal!). Enjoy some horse racing before getting back on the work merry-go-round.
Crio’s Q? – should neutral also mean no personality?
January 12, 2016 by 5 Comments
Crio poses the question, should officials display their personality on field?
Almanac Racing – Magic Millions weekend
January 7, 2016 by 8 Comments
“Fool’s Gold”? Magic Millions weekend. Any tips?
Crio’s Q? – habits of 2016
January 5, 2016 by 13 Comments
“I’d like to be more active and get to watch my team(s) more regularly”.
Very noble.
Crio reckons reality and circumstances ensure he’ll do less, get to less and watch more on TV. Others concur?
Almanac Racing – good luck for 2016
December 30, 2015 by 8 Comments
There are meetings everywhere this weekend. Good luck if you get to one of them.
Crio’s Q?…imprinted memories of 2015
December 29, 2015 by 6 Comments
Try getting older. We all tick over to another year this week. As we do so another bank of memories is tagged as 2015. Most get blurry as the years advance, but some are franked. 2015 noms pls.
Almanac Racing – you believe in Santa?..you must believe we can stab a winner!
December 24, 2015 by 11 Comments
Zillions of meetings but lots of distractions means that punters tend to attack myriad Boxing Day options with furry tongues and unprepared for the opportunities to bounce back from the Xmas spree – how can the punt be a waste of money after crackers and crap presents? Have a crack!
Crio’s Q? – the pain of a false dawn
December 22, 2015 by 10 Comments
Sometimes a fast start can cause fans to readjust their expectations. Sometimes that’s not a wise thing to do. ask Real’s opponents last weekend!
Almanac Racing – no ho ho as racing hits a low
December 16, 2015 by 9 Comments
Crio promises that next week everything (OK,maybe some things) will be much better but, for now, it is hard to be positive casting an eye over racing’s landscape and the prospects for Saturday.
Crio’s Q? – when the untouchable gets brushed
December 15, 2015 by 4 Comments
“The Special One” is in uncharted waters as Chelsea sink towards the relegation zone. Who’d’ve thought? Some seem to be forever blessed, but sport teaches us to savour the good times and retain humility for what might lie ahead. Who else has seemed “on top of the world” only to face the cliff’s edge?
Crio’s Q? – mentor
December 10, 2015 by 2 Comments
It’s Awards Season and Crio adds another to the list – the award for the best mentor. He’s nominating Col Swatton. Others?
Almanac Racing – here, there and everywhere
December 9, 2015 by 6 Comments
Plenty to keep racing fans absorbed this weekend, despite the humdrum local offerings. Crio looks further afield and gets excited by Sunday’s feast.
Almanac Racing – look away now!
December 3, 2015 by 17 Comments
For once, crio suggests, racing authorities in Victoria are hoping the media will look elsewhere. That’s not likely as the drama unfolds. A G1 in Perth isn’t going to be enough distraction this week. Victorian Racing’s jumped off the bridge and we can only hope like hell that the bungee cord is secured. Meanwhile, of course, there are winners to find to fund the festive excesses.
Crio’s Q? – Nugget on the Boots?
December 1, 2015 by 3 Comments
When the once commonplace makes you sit up on the sofa you know that times have changed. Couch potato Crio recalled Johnny Miller’s golden locks and the starched creams of the cricketers when some “back to the future” youngsters popped up on the TV.
Almanac Racing – head for the hills
November 26, 2015 by 7 Comments
It takes quite some adjusting from the glut of Group glory, so getting out of town is a good strategy. Wth no atmosphere and few drawcards in the metro offerings, the point of difference of country/picnic meets is attractive. But wherever you go, backing winners makes it more fun. Tips please!
Crio’s Q? – does 2 hrs later equal twice the entertainment?
November 24, 2015 by 11 Comments
As Test Cricket sets up for the groundbreaking Test, “retro” Crio misses the wave, wondering if they’ve got the wrong product for the night time package.
Almanac Racing – Weiry and Michelle’s celebratory tour heads to the Forest.
November 19, 2015 by 8 Comments
Their banner meeting has come just at the right time – Ballarat gets to pay homage to Cup champs Weiry and Michelle and punters will be loading up on them all day. It’s the local highlight on a weekend of many options, including Group One glory in Perth. Tips please!
Crio’s Q? – When Play Never Stops!
November 17, 2015 by 5 Comments
Don’t you love it when the marketing tags manage to unintentionally highlight a flaw in the product? Cricket’s a soft target.
Almanac Racing – we’re still here…
November 12, 2015 by 14 Comments
Sandown or Dunkeld or Yea…that’s just the choices here from Melbourne.
Racing rolls on and the options are terrific. Tips please!
Crio’s Q? – fair go!
November 11, 2015 by 4 Comments
“The track was terrible.” “The pitch was diabolical.” It’s OK to have your views – as many have in recent weeks – but what should curators present for athletes? It’s an old chestnut.
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