With the Caulfield Cup looming The Footy Almanac reprises a Crio story from 2012 about his memories of the great race as well as his tips and thoughts for the race that year. Did he bring home the bacon?
Almanac Flashback – Crio’s Racing: Caulfield Cup memories and other speculation
October 15, 2019 by 61 Comments
Almanac Racing – 35 years since The King, the new Queen will reign
October 27, 2017 by 3 Comments
The old “Valley of Excitement” is set to explode this weekend. Crio was there when Kingston Town couldn’t win. One of the all time great days. History will be made on Saturday. Don’t miss it!
Almanac Racing: Caulfield Cup Day 2017
October 21, 2017 by 2 Comments
Racing focus heads to The Heath for the Caulfield Cup meeting.
Almanac Racing – Guineas Day
October 14, 2017 by 4 Comments
Caulfield Guineas day is upon us. Four Group One races and a smattering of black-type makes it one of the marquee meetings of the Victorian spring. Sydney is trying to steal the spotlight by introducing The Everest – the richest race on turf in the world. Tom Riordan gives an overview of a blockbuster Saturday.
Almanac Racing: Winx @HQ
October 7, 2017 by 7 Comments
It’s Turnbull Stakes Day blah,blah,blah….it’s all about Winx making her first trip to HQ.
Almanac Racing
September 22, 2017 by 3 Comments
It’s a forlorn task trying to push a racing profile in the AFL states this weekend but punters will need to monitor some of the races to prepare for the Carnival ahead.
Almanac Racing – If you’re intending to play this Spring, pay attention.
September 14, 2017 by 11 Comments
Randwick features the two great showstoppers – Winx and Chautauqua – but Flemington’s card arguably has more depth on a cracking Saturday to get punting. Tips please!
Almanac Racing
August 30, 2017 by 4 Comments
Spring racing begins with Memsie Stakes day at Caulfield, while Winx will chalk up a 19th consecutive win in Sydney.
Almanac Racing – Almandin’s return
August 25, 2017 by 3 Comments
Can you smell that? Spring is on its way and some of the better horses about are resuming after their winter break
Almanac Racing – Spring is in the air
August 10, 2017 by 4 Comments
A taste of Winter sun has Tom Riordan thinking of Spring. A nine race card at Flemington, and Oscietra, foal of Black Caviar, having her second start at Geelong on Friday, are the highlights of the weekend’s racing. Add your tips in the comments.
Almanac Racing – VRC Members’ Stakes
July 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It’s the Bletchingly Stakes this weekend but VRC members might be a bit distracted by their ballots
Almanac Racing
July 20, 2017 by 4 Comments
Crio’s our punting pundit but he’s conceded the golf will have his TV attention and some footy games may be attended.
Comment for the races as an option – “Prefer others”
Almanac Racing – Winter Championships
July 7, 2017 by 2 Comments
Tom Riordan seeks some value at Flemington for the Winter Championships meeting on Saturday.
Almanac Racing – A stab at the quaddie
June 22, 2017 by 1 Comment
There are some big races at Flemington this Saturday and Tom Riordan has his tips ready.
Almanac Racing: Creative ways to stay warm
June 16, 2017 by 6 Comments
As winter sets in, Tom Riordan admires those who rely on punting to stay warm.
Almanac Racing: Doomben Races and Swan Hill Carnival
June 7, 2017 by 6 Comments
Horse racing action returns to Doomben on Saturday as well the Swan Hill Carnival over the long weekend.
Almanac Racing
May 11, 2017 by 1 Comment
Crio caught up with a couple of Almanckers at the Warrnambool races and he looks ahead to races around Australia including the Doomben 10,000 in Brisbane.
Almanac Racing: Extra Zero nears the ton
May 5, 2017 by 5 Comments
Flemington tomorrow hosts a mundane meeting, propped up by the old marvel Extra Zero having his 99th start. Morphettville steals most of the quality to fill two group one races and a couple of group twos.
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