This time last year Black Caviar was the talk of the racing world. How quickly life moves on! At least she will be remembered, unlike some of the reprobates at the local Trans-Australian who have more interest in the next to jump at Maitland than they do in immortality. Royal Ascot is always worth a look [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: Mid-winter Flemington (aka VFL Park)
June 20, 2013 by 5 Comments
A typical mid-winter Flemington meeting confronts Melbourne’s punters this Saturday.
Crio’s Racing: Wet track sires
June 14, 2013 by 6 Comments
Time to dig up that old list of wet track sires!
AFL Round 11 – Preview: Bye, Bye for Some (and bonus Eagle Farms tips as well)
June 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sal Ciardulli gives his report on the teams so far, and throws in some racing tips as well.
Crio’s Racing: Stradbroke Day
June 6, 2013 by 9 Comments
Crio with his thoughts on the big fields at Flemington and on the (time-honoured) Stradbroke.
Crio’s Racing: Australian Steeplechase and Hurdle
May 30, 2013 by 15 Comments
Crio is heading to Sandown to the Australian Steeplechase and Hurdle meeting.
Crio’s racing: The Heath and Doomben and other opportunities
May 23, 2013 by 4 Comments
Crio sets the ball rolling on Caulfield and Doomben this weekend
Crio’s Racing: Scone Carnival
May 16, 2013 by 23 Comments
Most states have at least one race to commend, though NSW leads this bulletin with the Scone Carnival providing a change from the usual fare.
Crio’s Racing: Morphettville and Eagle Farm
May 8, 2013 by 19 Comments
The Singo/Gai tripe is disappointing because not only have we enjoyed a period of wonderful horses and races but an almost unparalleled run of “good news” stories whilst other sports floundered in controversy.
Crio’s Racing: No overcoat needed in the heat of the Warrnambool moment
May 3, 2013 by 11 Comments
Hard-nosed racing man Crio is happy to confess that the ‘Bool gets a hold of him. And here are some of his thoughts on racing around the country.
Crio’s Question: Singo and Gai
April 29, 2013 by 23 Comments
First, Mick and Eddie. Now, Singo and Gai. What other doting couples have publicly crumbled?
Calling all Knackers to the ‘Bool
April 28, 2013 by 11 Comments
“Going to the ‘Bool?” That’s been the question most asked on Melbourne’s racecourses this week.
ANZAC Day races at Avoca
April 27, 2013 by 5 Comments
The traditional ANZAC Day races at Avoca is well worth a trip, writes Glen.
Crio’s Racing: All Too Hard
April 26, 2013 by 18 Comments
Our stocks of racing champs are dwindling, with All Too Hard having his final race (at least in Australia) in Saturday’s ripper All Aged Stakes.
Crio’s Racing: ANZAC Day
April 24, 2013 by 6 Comments
The St Leger meeting is at Flemington on ANZAC Day but Crio’s tip is to head to Avoca – a ripper venue and a great little meeting with a vibrant two-up school out behind the stand.
Crio’s Racing: Pierro
April 18, 2013 by 18 Comments
It is a testament to his great talent – as hyperbolized by Gai – that Pierro, a 3yo with “9 stone”, can be served up at 5/4 in a crack edition of the $2m Doncaster at Randwick on Saturday.
Crio’s Racing: Racing on top of the Moral High Ground in this Ripper Autumn
April 11, 2013 by 9 Comments
Grizzled gamblers just move on to the next episode but true racing lovers indulge in some reflection, even nostalgia, about horses, races and carnivals they’ve seen. Enjoyed – not endured. The 2013 Sydney Autumn is destined to generate memories and debate that will fuel racing conversations for generations to come. Just look at last week [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: Slipper Week
April 5, 2013 by 31 Comments
It is Slipper week. The form needs a look, then a study followed by dissection. There are showers about so the track conditions must be monitored. Rosehill always presents a fantastic occasion and, once again, there are terrific fields ( 5 Group Ones in a row!) and so many possibilities. Big characters are again to [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: Forget Easter Monday
March 28, 2013 by 8 Comments
Forget Easter Monday – the holiday programs have totally changed in recent years – and focus on some great racing this Saturday at Caulfield and, especially, at Rosehill.
Racing’s Best Of The Past 50 Years – Vote Now! Win a copy of G. Whateley’s Black Caviar.
March 17, 2013 by 25 Comments
Budge has collated the votes for the best racehorse of the three eras: 60/70s, 80/90s, 2000s.
He’ s asking us to pick a top 5 from those 15. Check it out.
All voters will go in the draw to win a copy of Black Caviar by G. Whateley
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