There are meetings everywhere this weekend. Good luck if you get to one of them.
Sports highlight of 2015: Joe Moreira’s dexterity
December 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
JTH nominates Joe Moreira’s interdisciplinary skill as a highlight of 2015 (not his best though).
Nominate your highlight(s).
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!
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.
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.
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!
Talking trots and Trotsky and the distribution of dog tracks
November 24, 2015 by 17 Comments
Crankypete needs your help. It’s to do with the spatial distribution of trotting tracks in south eastern Australia…
January 1933 – The Empire Strikes Back
November 24, 2015 by 6 Comments
Sit back and make yourself comfortable. Peter Warrington has an idea to share. And he’s made a magnificent start, with an account of the cultural and sporting events of January 1933 as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald [A mighty effort – Ed].
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!
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!
49 questions on a Tuesday – part 3
November 10, 2015 by 15 Comments
What is an expert? Why do we do what we do? A few questions to ponder from E.regnans.
Almanac Racing – Stakes Day Get Out
November 7, 2015 by 7 Comments
Crio lets us in on his golden rule for Stakes Day – eliminate the ones that can’t win and the rest is easy.
Final Day preview – Ahhhh! The Carnival is Over
November 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sal’s word on Stakes Day. Get it while it’s hot.
Get Stuffed
November 4, 2015 by 24 Comments
Kaisha Thompson has a new icon, Michelle Payne. Looks like she also as a bit of pocket money as a result. Yikes!
Melbourne Cup Day 2015: Corowa style.
November 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
Any day when you leave the track with more money than when you arrived, is a good day. Glen had a good day at Corowa.
Horses for Courses: Your Form Guide to the Asian Century
November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tim Harcourt can bring any topics together dexterously. Here it’s the Melbourne Cup and the Asian region. A bit of horse-racing, a bit of business, a bit of trade. [But who wins the race, Tom? – JTH]
The People’s Mug
November 2, 2015 by 2 Comments
The Melbourne Cup is the people’s race. Tony Robb reminds us why.
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