Based on a series of plausbile events in a regional Victorian town

Well friends, on we go to another weekend of Group 1 racing, with this weekend’s highlight being the Doomben 10,000 in Brisbane, featuring I Wish I Win against some plodders, and there’s plenty of other noteworthy races on the card, including:

The Group 2 Spirit Of Boom Classic on the Doomben undercard, a race that might serve as a form reference for the upcoming Tatt’s Tiara.

The Andrew Ramsden at Flemington, a race that did grant a ballot exemption for the Melbourne Cup, or at one stage did hold a ballot exemption for the Melbourne Cup

A couple of Listed and Group races like the Dark Jewel, the Ortensia and the Luskin Star at Scone for the Scone Carnival, the great carnival in the Thoroughbred capital of Australia

And the first Saturday races at Belmont for 2025, and much to my disappointment the Belmont Sprint isn’t on this weekend, so this weekend’s Belmont Sprint will be held at Belmont Forum when some young shoplifters try and evade the police.

Just remember, avoid the escalators to the car parks, kids.

So it’s on to Crazy Craig, and the almighty 7 week winning streak came to an end last week, and to be honest I think the Lunatic is getting a bit leg-weary and he needs a rest like a couple of Collingwood veterans before a trip to Perth… but there’s a Group 1 race on this weekend, so he’s still going to rub that Good Luck Charm!

The Ken Callander Pick: Stylish Century (No.3, Barrier 10) E/W in Race 5 at Flemington (MR5), 2:15pm AEST

2000m 3YO Sir Henry Bolte Handicap

Trainer: Mick Nolan, Jockey: Jake Noonan, 57kg

Hello hello friends, it’s Craaaazy Craig TBFB, Scratchie King of Bairnsdale, and I like one horse at Flemington tomorrow…

Shtylish Schentury, Tappy!

Doomben 10,000 Pick: Benedetta (No.14, Barrier 8) E/W, 4:02pm AEST

1200m WFA Group 1

Trainer: Jason Warren, Jockey: Jamie Melham, 56.5kg

Forget about V for Vendetta…

HOW ABOUT B FOR BENEDETTA

The Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Pick: Treble Maker (No.16, Barrier 6) in Race 8 at Belmont (PR8), 4:15pm AEST

1400m Racing WA Provincial Championship Series Final

Trainer: Peter Fernie, Jockey: Lucy Fiore, 54kg

Named as such because it was out of a mare called Fat Amy….

Should’ve been sired by the most memorable Treble Maker in history, the baby faced killer from Norway, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer!

Enjoy your Saturday folks, stay safe, stay negative, KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD, and remember, I’m Crazy Craig, and that’s why they call me Craaaaaazy Craig!