Archive for January, 2012
Sprinting Stars – Fastnet Rock
If there are two things we learnt during the Turf Heroes series, they are that (1) a surprising number of people seem to like reading about champion thoroughbreds; and (2) Cliff can’t shut up about such horses. With that in mind, Making The Nut is pleased to bring you a ten-part ‘Sprinting Stars’ series, where […]
Monday Milestone: New Holland
"There's only two things I hate in this world. People that are intolerant of other people’s cultures; and the Dutch” – Michael Caine as Nigel Powers, ‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’ This Week in History: 1788, January 26 Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet settle the British colony in Sydney It’s Australia Day this week, celebrating by all […]
The Punters’ Guide to the 2012 NRL Season
ON SALE NOW… The Punters' Guide to the 2012 NRL Season is the must have guide for every rugby league fan. Respected rugby league writer and pricing consultant Nick Tedeschi has put together this thorough guide that is a no-holds barred assessment, unique statistical evaluation and comprehensive betting appraisal all rolled into one. With the […]
Beyond Our Annus Horribilis
What a difference a year makes. This time 12-months ago, Australian cricket stood at a precipice and seemed to be at genuine risk of dropping into an abyss. England had smashed the home side 3-1 in that most revered of international series, The Ashes, taking the spoils on Australian soil for the first time in […]
The Friday Fast Break: Week 16
Cairns v Wollongong (Friday, Cairns -6.5 to -7.5) Cairns got the money over the Hawks last week in Wollongong by 2 and with the Hawks 2-4 on the road and in plenty of trouble, the Taipans should win. A lack of scoring options though doesn't allow big minuses in Cairns games to be bet though. […]
January 21 Selections
Tips for this weekend cover the January 21 meetings at Flemington and Eagle Farm. Just a word to the wise right now – if you don’t like backing horses with apprentices claiming 3 kilos, the list for this week (below) will only offer you slim pickings. Final report card for 2011 and revised rules […]
Southern Sounds
First thing I learned at The Falls Music & Arts Festival in Marion Bay this year? Daisy Duke-style shorts are the height of summer fashion for females. Second thing I learned at Falls in Marion Bay this year? If you’ve made your own Daisy Duke’s by cutting the legs off your jeans, cut the pockets off, too. […]
Punting Profiles: Perc Galea
Perc Galea was sucked into the punting game from a young age. He never left, even as he breathed his last breath, needing not only the rush that comes from laying down a heavy wager but the knowledge that comes with being right. From both sides of the ledger and both sides of the velvet […]
The Sledge: Margaret Court – Hates Homosexuality, Lobsters
I find it such a shame when a high-profile, talented sportsperson turns out to be an embarrassing fool in their retirement. It takes the gloss from a fine sporting career. Ian Thorpe immediately springs to mind. Reduced from gold medalist and national hero to celebrity chef at Star City Casino and designer of underpants nobody […]
The NFL Lines – Conference Championships
The divisional playoff round saw the reigning favourite and second favourite for the Super Bowl find only the ‘exit stage right’ sign, while Tebow Mania may lose a little steam until around July or August next year. The Conference Championship deciders are settled – Baltimore travel to Foxboro to take on Tom Brady and the […]
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