Last Wednesday marked the 37th (!!) anniversary of the first Cricket World Cup Final. I remember it. Mostly I remember being allowed to watch some of it on TV…a late night novelty. Clive Lloyd’s imperious ton and Viv’s deadly throws cannoned from Lord’s through my little black and white screen in the Adelaide ‘burbs. I [Read more]
The View from Shepparton – Round 13
June 25, 2012 by 5 Comments
Hands up those who thought that Black Caviar’s jockey was a nong for easing up before the final few strides. Well I was one who thought as much for a start. Hands up though now for all those who think that he might have been a genius for willing his injured mount in that last stride [Read more]
Royal Ascot Tour Diaries – Day 1 – Frank, Joe and the Guv
June 22, 2012 by 31 Comments
London. 4am. The sun already streams. Australian trainers would love fart-of-sparrow track-work in such early brilliant light. My own body clock is either still rooted, or the excitement of Royal Ascot opening day, and particularly Frankel, has me doing form and absorbing video previews and tips at this ungodly hour. It’s like Christmas morning [Read more]
racing “Royally”
June 21, 2012 by 12 Comments
We’re back to being a Colonial outpost this week as, undeniably and rightly, all racing eyes are fixed on the “Royal Meeting” at Ascot. The first race of the week will take some beating. Frankel’s 11 length win on Tuesday was breathtaking. What acceleration! As emphatic a performance as has been seen on this big [Read more]
Morning Suit Glory – The Royal Ascot preview
June 17, 2012 by 23 Comments
As compiled between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and posted on a sunny early Sunday morn from Gloucester Road, Kensington, SW7 ——————————————————————————————————— It was my Pulp Fiction moment, of sorts. Though it must be said, I was not riding shotgun in J.Travolta’s Chevrolet at the time – perhaps thankfully so, as recent “revelations” would [Read more]
Crio’s racing: International success (without the nauseous Nationalism)
June 15, 2012 by 11 Comments
Before the media mayo drowns my positivism –Black Caviar will trigger hyperbolic headlines of a “British invasion” by “our swimmers/cyclists/brave Aussies” at the Olympics!-I’ll take this chance to give due acclaim to Australia’s proud place on racing’s International stage. No nauseous Nationalism required here. For all the historical rhetoric of our country growing on the [Read more]
crio’sQ?…budget buys!
June 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
Not a lot of people saw Tino Best make the highest score for a Number 11 in Test history. It’s a “dead rubber”. The first 2 days were total washouts. The Windies had limped through a gloomy 3rd day to finish at 8/280. And…general admission was over 40 quid! Cold. Gloomy. Irrelevant. What were they [Read more]
Sanderson cries carpe diem
May 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
By Julian Morison I got to cats v crows last Saturday and was asked today (UNE footy tipping site) was I in ceteris paribus mindset at the game to which I replied: I certainly was. Because that fine equum, Black Caviar, was galloping nearby we had to arrive in the ante meridiem, for the early [Read more]
Toasting Crows victory with Black Caviar
May 15, 2012 by 2 Comments
Sport can do funny things to people. If you’re anything like me you’ve most likely just nodded in agreement. For fanatics like you and I it makes us go to extraordinary lengths to be a part of great sporting moments. I did something that normal people would probably think was a little crazy on the [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: 21 – the key to the city
May 10, 2012 by 6 Comments
I went to lots of 21st parties in my “Adelaide days” – in fact, I turned 21 there before heading to brighter lights and different challenges overseas. But it was all pretty low key. With considerably more fanfare, Black Caviar bestrides Morphettville on Saturday for her 21st – The time honoured Goodwood Handicap – as [Read more]
Packing Caviar
April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Almanacker Hamish Townsend on Black Caviar for The Global Mail http://www.theglobalmail.org/feature/packing-caviar/185/ Hamish TownsendHamish Townsend was born and raised in Geelong, supports the Cats and lives in Brisbane.
crio’s racing
April 26, 2012 by 30 Comments
I’m really excited about the week ahead. This, I must add, is not always the state of affairs as the footy seasons take grip. Admittedly the Caulfield meet, where I’ll be “on the bag”, is fairly typical for this stage of the calendar, but there’ll be fantastic interest around the country on runners at Morphettville [Read more]
The Great Mare and the Beast
February 20, 2012 by 13 Comments
Saturday brims with options for the musically inclined, the sporting minded and the thirsty. At nightfall and no doubt coinciding with a sizeable drop in temperature, Rockin Rod will rock the Rock. Nothing syrupy appears on the impressive play list as Rockin Rod plans to tap into the era of the Faces. Alas, I [Read more]
Caviar for two
February 14, 2012 by 13 Comments
Caviar for two It’s Saturday morning and there’s but one thing on my mind: Black Caviar. I don’t buy into the baloney about her being the greatest racehorse of all time. Seventeen emphatic wins in a row is impressive; very impressive. But they have all been sprints! If someone were to say to me, “Usain [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: Caviar on Orr Stakes Day
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Without the hype this would still be a really good race meeting at Caulfield on Saturday with so many horses plotting paths in to Autumn. But there’s heaps of hype for a change and, rightly, it is all about Black Caviar and free admission at The Heath for the big C.F.Orr Stakes Day. There is [Read more]
Racing around the world, and at Doomben and Caulfield
May 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Saturday 28 May and beyond After Rocket Man annihilated all-comers in the Group One KrisFlyer in Singapore on Sunday night, his supporters claimed the mantle of “World’s Best Sprinter”. It is not an idle boast as this remarkable horse has dominated the top tier in Dubai, Hong Kong and now in the Far East. Racing [Read more]
Black Caviar makes it 13 from 13
May 15, 2011 by 5 Comments
Black Caviar went 13 from 13 at a packed out Doomben today. There is something in the hearts of Australians that just love a champion nag. Brisbane had been buzzing all week at the prospect of the witnessing the most exciting thing since the Fitzgerald Royal Commission. I decided it was time to get my [Read more]
Crio’s Racing: BT Cup 2011
May 13, 2011 by 5 Comments
Ever wish you could time travel to see the mighty Bernborough send hats flying, or their beloved Gunsynd bow to the parochial Queenslanders? The closest they might get to such iconic moments is this winter when the Banana-benders reclaim local boy Peter Moody. His remarkable mare, Black Caviar, heads north of the Tweed on her [Read more]
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