You couldn’t possibly get excited by the Melbourne metro option – a dog’s breakfast with cats on the menu. But Crio concedes some interest in Doomben and a yearning for the Swedish trots. The man needs a break. Tips please!
Crio’s Racing – Super for Superannuants
May 20, 2015 by 23 Comments
Gloom but not doom awaits punters challenging the time-honoured Doomben 10,000 meeting this Saturday. Tips please.
Crio’s Racing – Goodwood still SA’s best race
May 14, 2015 by 16 Comments
It’s Goodwood Day at Morphettville – SA’s best race of the year. Crio ponders what’s the premiere race for each state as he casts an eye across this weekend’s offerings.
Crios’ Racing: Warrnambool recovery
May 8, 2015 by 9 Comments
It was a big week in Warrnambool and afterthawing out Crio is off to see the fresh new Bulldogs.
Kentucky Derby 141: A two-horse race, and then some
May 1, 2015 by 8 Comments
Our man in Kentucky, Glenn Brownstein, previews the strongest field assembled in a generation to Run for the Roses. Get up early Sunday morning and make yourself a mint julep and settle in to watch one of the world’s great horse races.
Crio’s Racing: Queensland and New South Wales
April 30, 2015 by 30 Comments
Crio can handle a wet track… but the NSW floods are a challenge for any punter. Here’s the latest tips for this weekend’s races, from Melbourne, up to Queensland, through Alice Springs and down to Morphettville.
Crio’s Racing – fields and forecast point to the Gold Coast
April 23, 2015 by 12 Comments
Form guides and play money at the ready, Crio takes a look at the weekend’s thoroughbred racing. This Saturday: get out the shorts and t-shirts punters, we’re off to the Gold Coast Turf Club
Crio’s Racing
April 16, 2015 by 37 Comments
Crio certainly didn’t foresee the cracking Group 1 action in Sydney, some nostalgic old favourites in Adelaide, and a batch of rich VOBIS races backending a long, mostly very good day at Caulfield. Revitalised, the old call is back – Tips please!
Crio’s Racing – Around the World for Sixpence
April 10, 2015 by 12 Comments
This week’s racing spotlight falls squarely on Royal Randwick with more Autumn group racing action. And for the purists, there’s also the gruelling Grand National festival from Aintree in England, culminating in the Grand National Steeplechase on Sunday morning.
Crio’s Racing…Tancred Day
March 27, 2015 by 13 Comments
As the Rosehill festival winds up, Crio muses on where racing is heading as winter approaches. And he looks for winners at the Valley tonight, Mornington tomorrow and the Balnarring picnics.
Crio’s Racing: Gold, Gold, Gold for Slipper Day
March 20, 2015 by 30 Comments
Crio highlights the “gold, gold, gold” on offer for 2yo’s in the Slipper on Saturday. Melbourne punters will journey to the Bendigo goldfields for their share of the spoils. Tips please.
Crio’s Racing: Autumn Grand Final Day at Flemington
March 12, 2015 by 19 Comments
Crio’s got your Saturday schedule sorted. Clear the decks for a couple of hours in the afternoon (3.20pm-5.20pm) and find a TV. Hopefully you’ve got TVN and can enjoy a final day of top notch coverage. Otherwise get to a pubTAB. As a last resort Ch7 will have to do. You’ll get to watch the Newmarket (3.50pm), the Australian Cup (4.30) and the F+M Trophy (formerly Matron Stakes, 5.10pm), plus three bonus Group races from Rosehill. Easy.
Crio’s Racing: Cheltenham Festival 2015
March 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A genuinely ‘time-honoured’ event, the world-famous Cheltenham Festival gets underway tonight (Australian time). Here’s a useful guide and tips from Jack de Menezes in yesterday’s The Independent, re-posted by Crio.
Over the Border, Corowa Cup 2015
March 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Purveyor of all things picnic and provincial thoroughbreds, Glenn and his crew head off to the high country to plunder the bookies bags as all roads lead to Corowa for the time-honoured Corowa Cup [and a visit to the Corowa Whiskey and Chocolate factory has just been added to the ‘to do’ list alongside Brown Brothers and the Milawa Cheese factory. – Ed]
Crio’s Q? : Classic Racing Programs
March 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
TVN is about to formally pull the plug on its broadcast operations. Crio recalls the demise of some other great shows with a focus on the sport of Kings.
Picnic Races: Alexandra Cup Day
March 1, 2015 by 5 Comments
Glen Davis ventures to Alexandra for a fine day out on the picnic racing circuit.
Crio’s Racing: Diamonds are Forever
February 26, 2015 by 35 Comments
There are a heap of sporting options available this weekend. But Crio argues that with both Caulfield and Warwick Farm hosting Group 1 cards, Saturday’s racing offers plenty of interest to both seasoned and casual punters alike.
Sadness on Animal Cruelty
February 18, 2015 by 11 Comments
The 4Corners investigative report into the live baiting of racing greyhounds and the graphic images recorded on hidden cameras has shocked sports fans and animal lovers alike. Yoshi shares an impassioned plea to end this cruel and barbaric practice and to punish those found guilty.
Crio’s Racing: Picnic in the Park
February 4, 2015 by 16 Comments
Crio is off to the Woolamai picnics to swing the bag on the weekend, but the autumn stars are creeping back at Rosehill. Tips welcomed (don’t keep those winners to yourself this weekend).
Crio’s Racing: Autumn Whispers
January 14, 2015 by 20 Comments
Crio reckons the good autumn horses are starting to creep back and liven up the racing scene. Tips and winners welcomed.
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