Almanac Racing – Winter Championships

Tom Riordan seeks some value at Flemington for the Winter Championships meeting on Saturday.

Almanac Racing – A week of Payne

Michelle Payne has been suspended for testing positive a banned substance, but her reputation might have been enhanced. Tom Riordan explains an unpredictable week in racing.

Almanac Racing – A stab at the quaddie

There are some big races at Flemington this Saturday and Tom Riordan has his tips ready.

Almanac Racing: Creative ways to stay warm

As winter sets in, Tom Riordan admires those who rely on punting to stay warm.

Almanac Racing: Where to look?

Tom Riordan casts his eye over the classy meetings around Australia this Saturday.

Almanac Racing: Adelaide Cup

Crio is in desperate need of a bank for next weekend. Can the Adelaide Cup and/or the meet at Moonee Valley provide it?

Alamanac Racing: Who wins the Diamond?

Tom Riordan previews Blue Diamond Stakes day at Caulfield. If you can make a strong case for a runner in the Diamond, he will listen.

Almanac Racing: Rio’s Racing

Crio’s taken leave from his weekly post, handing the reins to son Tom to cover the Valley’s mediocre Chinese New Year meeting and an intriguing nine races at Caulfield on Saturday.

Almanac Racing

At this time of the year it is slim pickings indeed on the racing calendar. So Crio must look further afield, to the “time-honoured” Marble Bar Cup (“the hottest race in Australia’s hottest town”)

Almanac Racing – at all points of the compass

Crio has a quick look ahead to Caulfield, Randwick and Morphettville as the release of weights for the Cup and the Epsom are reminders that spring has sprung.

Almanac Racing – “there’s movement at the station…”

Wipe the sleep from your eyes – the Memsie meeting ramps up the quality and any race fans had better start to take notice. Crio & Co ensure we’ll all be “Rich Enuff” on Saturday night. Tips please.

Crio’s Racing: Channel 78 on Sunday the hopeful highlight

We’re back on the merry-go-round as early season black type is up for grabs at Flemington and Randwick – and Ballarat on Sunday may produce the pick of the weekend’s offerings.
Crio, as always, is looking for a nod or a wink (but not a blind horse).

Crio’s racing: Not “relatable”

Crio’s got the sooks. He’s disconnected. Help please!

Crio’s Racing: Much of muchness

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 – Goodwood still SA’s best race

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

It was a big week in Warrnambool and afterthawing out Crio is off to see the fresh new Bulldogs.

Crio’s Racing: Queensland and New South Wales

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

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…Tancred Day

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

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.