Crio lets us in on his golden rule for Stakes Day – eliminate the ones that can’t win and the rest is easy.
Crio’s Question?….first memories
November 2, 2015 by 26 Comments
What else could it be this week but The Cup? Remember your first?
Almanac Racing – the Derby on the Marby
November 1, 2015 by 43 Comments
They’ll bore you with the “a day for the purists” drivel, but Derby Day’s a beauty if you can just focus on the races. And, of course, winning (responsibly) on the punt. Tips please!
Crio’s Q? – pin the tail on the donkey
October 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Whether it is seen as a challenge or a chore, most of us face the prospect of having a tip (or several) on the horses in the next week. Methodologies and many and varied – even sometimes successful. How do you go about the task of finding a Spring winner?
Almanac Racing: Charging past the school (of hard knocks)
October 24, 2015 by 25 Comments
Even by his own miserable standards, Crio’s in a rut. Bad timing with the big racedays upon us! To make matters worse, the Cox Plate’s not been kind – Naturalism, Filante…
But the good news is he’s seen the error of his ways and is seeking help. From Almanackers. Tips please!
Crio’sQ?- from The Filipino Fireball to The Fireman… racing monikers
October 19, 2015 by 14 Comments
Sport and nicknames go together like, say, The Professor and The Cups King.
The Carnival has the backpages now and Crio’sQ? asks for some memorable racing bynames.
Almanac Racing – rolling the dice
October 17, 2015 by 47 Comments
It’s not negotiable. This is the Caulfield Cup. You have to have an opinion. In recent years the winners have sometimes been unseen, maybe even unknown – factor it all in to the giant permutation that could equal not just financial reward but the status of having backed a leg of the famed double. Tips please.
Crio’s Q? – nearly newsworthy; comfortably cringeworthy
October 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
After the reporting of Jarryd Hayne’s ‘almost-touchdown’ Crio asks: what’s an appropriate level of coverage that informs without the cringe?
Almanac Racing – Caulfield’s best day
October 10, 2015 by 55 Comments
Are you ready to commit? This is always a ripper meeting. If you want to ride the Spring Carnival, watching/punting on Caulfield Guineas Day is essential. We’re looking for information, speculation…anything to fit the occasion! All contributions welcome.
Crio’s Q?- great sporting finishes this year (and beyond)
October 7, 2015 by 2 Comments
The NRLGF or the USPGA?…great sporting finishes this year (and beyond). These two stand out as events I watched seemingly dispassionately until finding myself leaping off the couch, screaming at the TV. Any other noms?
Almanac Racing – Moir/Epsom/Turnbull weekend treble
October 1, 2015 by 25 Comments
On Saturday it is exactly a month until the First Tuesday in November. Despite the footy distractions, it is now or never for aspirational punters.
Crio’s Q? – Friday’s holiday
September 29, 2015 by 8 Comments
What’s the consensus about Melbourne’s Public Holiday this Friday? Some friends with shops are not opening due to penalty rates. Many lunches are shifting to Thursday night dinners. I suspect it will be a big night on Thursday in the pubs and clubs and that the good weather might rescue Friday’s parade and paraphernalia. But [Read more]
Almanac Racing – duck the dunny door
September 23, 2015 by 24 Comments
We’re having some false dawns this Spring – the weather and the races both promise to heat up but don’t yet consistently deliver. Nowadays Prelim Finals weekend means Underwood Stakes Day at Caulfield and, with few footy distractions and (touch wood) a fine forecast, plenty of people could be expected to flock to the [Read more]
Crio’s Q? – when it gets personal
September 21, 2015 by 8 Comments
Maybe ego is a dirty word! Mourinho and Wenger have been at it again. Can anything match the off-field enmity of these foes?
Almanac Racing – at all points of the compass
September 17, 2015 by 38 Comments
Crio has a quick look ahead to Caulfield, Randwick and Morphettville as the release of weights for the Cup and the Epsom are reminders that spring has sprung.
Crio’s Q? Finals don’t matter if you’re not involved
September 15, 2015 by 4 Comments
An embittered Crio wonders why anyone – other than supporters of remaining teams and the always desperate punters – would give a “rat’s tossbag” once their side is out. Does anyone else struggle with this sentimental rubbish of picking a team for the finals?
Almanac Racing – qualifying finals
September 10, 2015 by 39 Comments
Crio wants a winner this weekend as he does the dream Melbourne double of G1 racing at Flemington and Finals at the ‘G.
Almanac Cricket – Australia A: Who’s knocking on the selectors’ doors?
September 10, 2015 by 17 Comments
With the Ashes behind us, Brad Haddin and Shane Watson on their test careers, Crio ponders what the next generation Australian Test side could look like, after the recent Australian A tour to India
Crio’s Q? – “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is…”
September 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
There’s one of us born every minute. And there’s always an opportunist around to relieve us of some cash. Anyone else got a “slightly imperfect” souvenir?
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