Glen and his fellow tipplers from the Royal Oak saddle up (pun intended) for a day at the time-honoured Werribee Cup. Was it the outhouse or the penthouse by day’s end for investors?
Sister Olive Raceday Recap, Yea, 2014
December 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Glen heads to the Yea picnics which are full of character and helps celebrate Sister Olive’s 1921 Cup win with a nod to a decent old distance race. [Lovely day out – Ed]
Avoca Festive Season Races, 2014
December 7, 2014 by 3 Comments
Punters: Racing correspondent Glen reports in with a wrap of Saturday’s six-race card from Avoca in Victoria’s picturesque Pyrenees Ranges.
Crio’s racing: Ascot or the bush
December 4, 2014 by 7 Comments
It is definitely a case of quantity over quality at Sandown this week, so Crio casts his eye across the Nullibor to Ascot. And of course, there is always Avoca, Balnarring or Stony Creek…
No Winners In Post-Cup Mud-slinging
November 5, 2014 by 10 Comments
Steve Baker weighs in (pun intended) on the tragic events at Flemington yesterday following the running of the 2014 Melbourne Cup.
The 2014 Melbourne Cup day in Corowa
November 5, 2014 by 3 Comments
Glen Davis ventured up to the Murray to spend Cup Day at Corowa.
Crio’s Question: What racing memories can you share?
November 3, 2014 by 11 Comments
The Cup carnival brings anticipation. And reflection. What are your great memories of racing and the Cup?
Brio’s Racing: Cup Confidence Building
November 2, 2014 by 26 Comments
Tony ‘Budge’ Riordan steps into big family shoes (Brio, Crio and Trio? – Ed.) to sort out the Cup winner and preview the quaddy for Flemington on Tuesday. We need “more tips than a can of asparagus” (Copyright – J Styring) for Cup day. Keep ’em coming.
Racing: Mad Dog Morgan, Lord Lucan, Jack Styring … it’s a great cast at Hanging Rock
October 30, 2014 by 5 Comments
P. Flynn on Jack Styring and the Hanging Rock Cup.
Crio’s Question: Racing Aphorisms – True or False?
October 27, 2014 by 15 Comments
Crio considers the endless pithy advice that pervades racing circles. “Never bet odds on and never run up stairs” as Ken Howard implored. True or false? Give us your racecourse wisdom for carnival week.
Crio’s Racing: the double album
October 24, 2014 by 27 Comments
Crio points out the pitfalls of the double album. Then he discusses the Friday-Saturday double meeting at The Valley. Lots of races: but how many of them are any good? The Manikato and the Cox Plate certainly are.
The Almanac Podcast – Episode 21: Danny Power
October 16, 2014 by 1 Comment
With the focus still on Spring Racing, venerated racing writer Danny Power joins Harmsy, Matty Q and Stone Cold Steve Baker on the couch to crack open a few bottles of red and share his love of the horse.
R.I.P. Carly-Mae Pye
October 15, 2014 by 4 Comments
In the wake of a tragic racing incident in Rockhampton in which a young jockey lost her life, Chris Riordan reflects on the inherent dangers which face hoops every time they climb aboard their mount.
Who is Running the Show? And the Caulfield Guineas Preview
October 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sal gives his thoughts on the trade period, and takes a look at the Guineas meeting.
The Footy Almanac Podcast: Episode 20 – Shane Anderson
October 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
With footy season done and dusted, the podcasters re-convene on the couch with an eye towards spring racing. This week, they’re joined by RSN radio and Sky Racing’s Shane Anderson
Turnbull Stakes Preview – Vale Robert Flower
October 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Sal Ciardulli honours one of the most graceful and fair players following the early passing of legendary Demons wingman Robbie Flower. And there are the first big Spring races at Flemington and Randwick.
The Footy Almanac Podcast: Episode 17 – Trevor Marmalade, Part Three
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s semi-final weekend and six teams remain in the race for the 2014 AFL premiership. Start your weekend off with part three of our special extended podcast chats with ‘The Man Behind The Bar’, Trevor Marmalade.
Crio’s Racing: Spring is Sprung
September 11, 2014 by 6 Comments
Crio celebrates the first real day of Spring racing in Melbourne with what used to be the (time honoured) Craiglee (now Makybe Diva) Stakes. Big races headed by the 3yo Golden Rose in Sydney if it ever stops raining. Tips please.
Crio’s Racing: Bubbles Bursting or Popping?
August 13, 2014 by 13 Comments
Crio suggests caution with the early spring booms. Is that the sound of bubbles bursting or bubbles popping? Oges, Cowshedend and the rest of the tipping team have been in red hot form. Opinions welcomed. Good oil treasured.
Crio’s Racing: One Season Closes and the New One Awaits
July 24, 2014 by 8 Comments
It’s the final day of the racing season and Crio journeys to Caulfield for the Bletchingly Stakes and then adjourns to the MCG Blockbuster. Sunday second helpings for the Grand National Steeple?
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