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Mark Cruickshank

@MCruicky

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Learning something new every day, hopefully, make me stronger. Routines over Rollercoasters, Consistency over Controversy, Action not Excuses. Powered by #SCC

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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
5 years
Only on twitter could you bag someone for donating $70 million to the Bushfire appeal #spell
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
I thought Wayne trolling Broncos was peak after Souths “performance” last night...PVL hold my beer...on the front foot again giving it to the AFL and Gabba GF #RugbaLeegue
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Sadler been funniest character on Moody on the Mic for years. Probably the most watched content produced during carnivals. Hint...racing needs more fun and engagement...should be applauded as long as done within right context/rules.
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Usually a big fan of #nrl360 but Josh Reynolds commentary was so poor...you referenced he acknowledged it on twitter but failed to mention the second part re his tweet being a false positive reading. @FOXNRL
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Mark Cruickshank
9 months
Two emails from Syndicators offering me shares in a horse from @mmsnippets which values them at approx. 50% more than the yearling was purchased for....I'm not the smartest with numbers but something just doesn't add up. Might be a good yarn for journos to look into the "costs".
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Epic plunge on JMAC here, relentless the fair he just keeps firming #They are keen #ShapNSmart Hoping Manzoice can do something at big odds each way #VRCDerby
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Good to see @bella_anderson4 standing up in a less than ideal situation. Shows great strength and character to silence unnamed parody accounts and just savage people. Racing Tweeter can certainly be better than what we have seen recently; Lets enjoy racing!
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Mark Cruickshank
3 years
The way you look at that futures bet that is cast but still sits in your pending bets 😡🤒😷
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
My niece has a sore throat today so off school...I’m tipping she wanted to stay home and watch her horse win #SophiesLass #TGG 🥳👌👍 @Toddhowlettrac1
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Mark Cruickshank
3 years
I wonder if Canterbury will refuse to take funding from the leagues club and other major sponsor hotel group, both of which have some the largest pokies revenue streams in the State, just amazing what gets dished up when people try and talk about gambling for grandstanding #NRL
@telegraph_sport
Telegraph Sport
3 years
Exclusive: In a first for Australian sport, South Sydney, Canterbury and the Sydney Swans headline 11 high-profile sporting franchises from five different codes to reject money from betting agencies, via @BulldogRitchie DETAILS:
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Live vision / actual audio of Aussie legends taking the piss out of a condition (ADHD / mental health) Twitter: play on No proof (key point yet!) of any racist comments Twitter: outrage, lynch mo No one wants racism but gee people pick and choose to look relevant #AUSvINDtest
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Mark Cruickshank
1 year
Might be time for SEN track to do some post spring reviews & actually get people that know form on shows rather than click bait thirst quenchers. Becoming more apparent by the week, in a game where we love opinions & form I feel there is a massive lack of it there at the moment.
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
I feel completely sick and bloody fuming re the actions of the QLD Premier not allowing family to attend funerals or visit dying parents....yet all sweet for $$$ AFL & Movie Stars..now to play the bullied card on R U OK day...this is not ok #COVID19 #Gladys kidding yourself 🤬
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Mark Cruickshank
8 months
Fangirl isn’t Winx thankfully the ridiculous comparisons will stop now.
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Mark Cruickshank
5 years
Imagine a country where instead of bagging a prime minister for going on holidays, (while most said baggers are on holidays) people got out from behind the keyboard & did something positive for those suffering through bushfires & drought. Heaps to do but easier to whinge #spell
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
5 months
Like him or loathe him. Terry Bailey in studio is a great host and for mine is his most suited role #TuesdaysWithTB
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
3 years
Dear @FOXNRL please bring back Monday Night Footy, Regards #NRL fans 🙏
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Anthony Griffin had a Penrith Side in the top 4 just before the semis when sacked as an nrl coach. Why is he not being strongly talked up for head coaching roles that look suitable? #nrl
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Mark Cruickshank
5 years
He’s a mate so bit biased but @ThatJimmySmith has 6 lengths under a hold on talent “selected” for the Big Sports Breakfast. The show will be cast within 6 months? Pursuit of “ratings spike” will fall flat. The pre Xmas team should have been retained. Good luck Jimmy on next step
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Mark Cruickshank
1 year
I’m not sure trivialising it as “the rugby league soap opera” is too smart. Any danger of some remorse or owning it.
@9NewsSyd
9News Sydney
1 year
A prominent sports journalist, notorious for criticising athletes when they make mistakes, has found himself on the receiving end of the same scrutiny. Paul Kent has been charged with assaulting a woman at a home in Sydney's inner west. #9News MORE:
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
H Bowman in HK is a match made in heaven, strong tempo in pace on in most races, the horseman just sits and stalks, he's too good for them and a thing of beauty to watch #Apples
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
JAMIE SPENCER OFF!!!!!! Just a quick shout out to the knockers after the Cox Plate #GoldTrip #UpYouGo
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
9 months
Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix is epic, dark, well made! Best Aussie show since Mr Inbetween #Netflix 📺
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Big stables not keen to run from wide gates in the South Grafton Cup ??? Is this good for the race? Why accept and not give others a chance at the dance, I am sure there’s a few horses at home in the box that would have run. Hope they tweak the rules to this concept #Turnover
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Never seen anything like this bloody hell well done!
@nickcat7
super multi tips
2 years
I got these bets with Ladbrokes. Each way Doubles Trebbles An all up And I don't know why but put $50 on the quaddie straight up. Got no idea of any payout
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
What a dissapointing human, even worse is Fox League making this newsworthy. We don’t need this type of click bait rubbish, the term offends so many just bin it! #BeBetter
@FOXNRL
Fox League
4 years
‘I would have called him a retard as well’: Hoppa’s stunning support of Manly star’s vile ref spray 👀 👉
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
3 years
Deane Lester simply the best tipster week in week out on the radio, Forever Free there best bet $9+, stood the test of time and without the fanfare #judge
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
We have four hundred pop up races with some very limited names. “The Defier” to honour the universally loved and respected @defier1 would be a wonderful tribute. Everyone that goes to the races that day gets an honorary Leanne’s multi #RIP
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
11 months
Jamie Spencer may not be in hot demand next spring, what on earth was that.
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
3 years
Forbidden Love one of the better lays I’ve seen in a big race, just don’t think she will run out the last 100m of a big Randwick mile. She has had the PR’s of all time this prep not sure gets that today despite OBVIOUS and overhyped weight she has. If she wins #Strip #Lay ❤️
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Mark Cruickshank
3 years
The "gurus" just keep bagging the set up and Maher Eustace just keep knocking them down #Hitotsu
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
11 months
Times like these we have to appreciate our race callers!
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Racing Tweeter: Sunday “These bookies a joke, all in prepost markets big percentages a disgrace...” Monday “LookAtMe $7 wrong price with x bookie in futures market...get on!” Saturday Pre Race “Got the overs LookAtMe!” Saturday Post Race “ #OversGod #How did they bet that !” #GGOA
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
The modern tipster can never be wrong. Its a really worrying trend.
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Referee clearly points to the mark even gestured to players to come to the mark. Well officiated #nrl
@telegraph_sport
Telegraph Sport
4 years
A scrum gaffe in the dying moments has cost South Sydney the comeback of the season in a thrilling clash with Newcastle. DETAILS:
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Pretty incredible the Coach is still picking his son in the squad let alone starting at 6 and keeping best attacking player Dylan Brown in the centres to get spotted and bashed one out or from hospital passes from Jake Arthur #NRL
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
5 years
T Clark Perfect ride just beaten on the day. Couldn’t possibly bag that ride 💎
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Racing suspended jockeys for 6 months for breaching strict lockdown protocols in qld? What will nrl do, surely they were all told last week to be strict & smart once date announced. The arrogance & stupidity of SOME nrl players continues to hurt good work of many in the code.
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
That’s a horrendous play and Gus says it’s frustration. They have been poor and executed terribly. Hard to listen to
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
This made me laugh this morning 😂
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Any sort of jockey on Gold Trip it just about wins, how do they find Jamie Spencer!
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Tipster recording / promotion of results reaches new lows. Scary that so many platforms promote it as #expert or #pro #content You can’t be serious if taking best of advised price and SP honestly 🤣😳🫣😵‍💫
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
The situation today at Warren is what drives NSW racing participants crazy, yeah sweet add millions to pop up races...but surely can spend SOME of that money ensuring country and prov tracks and facilities are serviceable. Todays issue should not be happening in 2022! #Rocks
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
How about we fix the tracks instead of throwing more prizemoney... #NSWRacing
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
5 years
One of my best mates punched out a little song about the #coronavirusaustralia #COVID ー19 using a famous Aussie tune. Here’s a snippet 👌
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Why was Rugby League so much better in the 90’s? -Players -Rules -Coaches (better or less structured?) -Commentators I could be wrong but every time I watch these old games on Fox I sit in awe remembering how good it was 🏉
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Courts In Session “back” in work with my niece Grace claiming about 24kg’s 😂. Dad ever watchful said “He will need time!”
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Mark Cruickshank
1 year
Pretty amazing analysis this from @LibbyHopwood absolutely nailed the race yesterday afternoon when sent to subs and the plunge on both today, running the group one quinella before the big players smashed it today. Genuine freak Libby #WellDone
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
1 month
On a very tricky day at Rosehill with awesome depth in many races I think Encap is very well placed in Race 9 at $9.50/$3 taken each way this morning playing 1x3. Caught in horrible spot inferior ground fresh, maps nice here and some of his Rosehill runs just about win this.
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Reading how tough it’s been for fellow twitter racing/punting fans today. I want to reach out to 10 people on here from VICTORIA only, send me DM, first 10 to DM will be in a punters club with @PuntClub . I’ll put in $200 for last 4 weeks of Spring Carnival for bets & banter 👌🏇🏼
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
5 years
Reading twitter this morning there is no shortage of people waiting (and seemingly with the expertise) to step up and be Prime Minister of the Country, Pandemic Expert and Sport CEO all at the same time #talented #coronavirus
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Surely its spell time for Shelby now.
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
3 years
Hi my name is Mark and I am 0-4 in the tips Round 1 #nrl 😂😤🤯
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
1 year
Kudos to @tyeangland for getting Timmy Clark and Parr good rides on a big day. Obviously has a good eye and making the most of opportunities, and very humble in the process #WDA
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Mark Cruickshank
5 years
Ken Callander one of the great men. When journalists and broadcasters had real presence, it’s also what he did for others without fanfare that makes him so well liked and respected. A fitting recipient of an OAM 👍
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
23 days
Reckon Brightside vs Jenni under lights at the Valley is great theatre this week, small field no issue, match race vibes and the track has produced a few classics in the past! AFL Grand Final eve should be great atmosphere #GoodForTheGame
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Big Nelson takes on halfbacks then lays down when someone his own size rips into him. What a Derek
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
The Barocha #narrative is good for the game. Plenty of tweets potting, being relevant, letting people know on at the overs, bringing up old spruiks...it’s what Racing thrives on 👌
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
11 months
Novel idea; less money on pop up races or big breeder “black type races” & more money on tracks and infrastructure to protect the future of racing, turnover & sustainability for all participants. Hardly ground breaking thinking 🤔but seems too obvious, why isn’t it implemented?
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
8 months
I’m not sure I’ve seen worse social media content than the bloke from the tab that’s landed the US trip/junket of a lifetime yet delivering staged dot balls and cringe in spades. Genuine head shake that this is someone’s job, it’s got worse every day which is no mean feat.
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Legit question is the term “form analyst” one that is “self titled” or is there actually some bonafides that warrant it? ie employment, winning punter? #HorseRacing
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
The Coolmore on Saturday is as good a betting race as you would see. The Derby is also quite intriguing with so many angles to look at to try & stamp which is the best set up, right form. Ditto the Nature Strip at Rosehill, I’m big Kev excited about the form for Saturday #LetsGo
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
So Buenos Nachos was a moral in the everest then haha
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
This is the worst chat you will hear, complete dross from an underperforming team. India showing proper fight.
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Mark Cruickshank
8 months
Plenty of kudos for the big trainers challenging the proposed sale of Rosehill and due process or lack thereof. Why no mention of unsustainable prizemoney levels that have benefited those speaking massively & a broken turnover / taxation model that needs urgent attention ?
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Parra going to be a great lay late in the season. So much going there way early. Not the real deal I’m reading about #nrl
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
1 year
A Nash clinic. No need for goat chat but if I had to put one rider on for your life he is that man. Amazing how good he is sitting over them in a tight finish to get every inch out of them.
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Courts In Session was having a pick of the ☘️ green pick around the house, he decided to join Dad on the balcony as can’t work out why Toto is fav for r2 Saturday yet doesn’t have enough ratings (It’s Me form 🧐) Hopefully more scratchings 🙏 @Haynsie75 @Toddhowlettrac1 #Highway
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Happy Birthday Dad, most loyal man on the planet. Deserved today and thanks @Toddhowlettrac1 & A Collett 🍑 she is a 🔫 #ScorchedLand #UpWeGo #LineFinder
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Matt Burton amazing tonight in a beaten side, did everything he could for the Dogs. Such a gun player #NRL
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Lots of commentary re the Magic Millions being postponed and those affected. Spare a thought for those with dead and buried futures MM bets that now sit in our pending bets for another 5 days. I feel for you. It’s a pain that is rarely spoken of 😉👋 #FuturesPain #MagicMillions
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
5 years
Do nrl and racing try get ahead of the curve and run no crowd meetings ASAP with stringent protocols for participants? Probably two sports that don’t rely on crowds as primary revenue source and could gain advantage of still on while others stop during #coronavirus
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
10 months
There seems to be quite a groundswell of punters that love the darts and gallops. How good would a day at Randwick or Canterbury be all up the darts after at the same venue 🐎 🎯 bit of day and night action, bundle up Tickets and hospitality #CarnivalAtmosphere
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
That's a six, what a disgrace
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
1 year
@deanwatling Use the barrier to be a touch closer with no weight and trail the speed first time around the valley without having to circle entire field or sit wide? I can’t work out why it’s strange Deano
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
15 days
Everest slot idea for The ATC runner in 2025 ⛰️; - Any person who attends an ATC meeting in person during defined promotional period, gets ticket (s) in the draw to win the ATC Slot - Any person who has a $1 bet or more at an ATC track with tote or bookie gets ticket (s) in
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
1 year
Schuster on $800k a year…just wow #NRL
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
G Begg a marvel rarely without a decent horse in the small but select stable for many years. Winner of the last at Flemington surely comes back a group/listed horse one would think next prep (great name too 😂🚀) #PassiveAgressive
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Mark Cruickshank
6 months
As good a ride a ride on a line finder as you will see #CelstialLegend Schiller wowee! Onya Les
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Jye McNeil post race interview was a highlight today. Seems a rider with a good head on his shoulders despite huge talent and the enormity of the Occassion. Hope he keeps going 👍
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Mark Cruickshank
8 months
Adrian Bott a very impressive speaker, and person. At a function last night and he gave a good insight into his background, and now with Gai and how it works, plus things he has learned even with the form and back in the days of having a bet. Can see why team Gai/Bott airborne 👍
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Mark Cruickshank
1 year
You will not see a better ride than that ever #WithoutAFight
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
10 months
Surprised Adam Pengilly doesn't get more time on Sky Central, appears to do a heap of form, and his narratives come across very well researched for NSW racing.
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Mark Cruickshank
3 years
Think It Over is hard not to like, I reckon the most consistent and honest horse in the country. Good on you Kerry Parker and a horse so suited to the #PowerOfNash #warhorse
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
So glad one of these grubs been arrested today. Jules is a legend of my local footy club and has been involved with our senior sides for years. Watching this makes me sick. Lock the grubs up and teach them a lesson!
@9NewsMelb
9News Melbourne
4 years
DESPICABLE: A wheelchair-bound man suffering cerebral palsy has been robbed by two men moments after he withdrew cash from an ATM in Sydney. #9News Police are hunting for the culprits:
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Mark Cruickshank
2 months
Terrific judge NSW south regions, and can always find value (lets his tips/form do the talking) onya Scorsey #Follow
@JohnScorse
John Scorse
2 months
Canberra winners ⁦ @TopSport_com_au
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Very well named galloper slipped through the cracks despite the warning #SageAdvice #WellNamed
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Mark Cruickshank
4 months
@FantasyAmateurs Doesn’t get enough ball. Completely wasted imo, def has the talent but been used horribly. Look at try assists vs roosters and storm…blind Freddy (maybe not A Obrien) can see he should be an edge go to.
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
R Bayliss looks the biggest improver in sydney jockey ranks. Strong, and seems to be switched on pace, and to patterns/bias. Rising up the ranks, while a few others continue to falter.
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Mark Cruickshank
1 year
Young Nick Bermey on Racing NSW and Sky Channel looks to be a very decent form analyst. Have paid attention to his articles and more recently on-air, looks one to follow with some talent at the caper I reckon 👍 🐎 📖
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
D Williams Tuesday : Potentially best horse I’ve had in 15 years. D Williams Saturday : Trying to go to the races without any pressure or hype on the horse 🐎 #HotNHazy #HotAndCold 😂
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Mark Cruickshank
4 years
Twitter Tipster 2020... Post Results Regularly...footnote - *when have winning days. I can only find a couple of tipsters/service providers that update daily; win lose or draw. Kudos to you @ToowoombaTips @winningedgebets and associated WE racing team I really rate it #HatTip
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Mark Cruickshank
1 year
Game ruined, Storm gifted again, the Hip drop is out of control, slipped and no intent at all, far out give me some common sense #NRL
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
6 months
@SoundingBoardEp @DrinkWiseAus Newscorp Journos silence all day yesterday re fellow employee Paul Kent…yet if it was a player, would have been an arms race to who could post the story first. Why the double standards for reporting news within rugby league. The vision was everywhere, why not report on it…
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Mark Cruickshank
11 months
Declan Bates has just handled them all massively. Some big names just sitting there watching it unfold
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Kosi slot #surely some of the runners taken wouldn't finish within 5 lengths of this in form filly
@SkyRacingAU
SKY Racing
2 years
Opal Ridge just keeps on stepping up for Luke Pepper!
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Great WFA race yesterday, bunched finish but all charging to the line. Would have been interesting & great to see Incentivise in the mix, shame the horse was hurt in the Melbourne cup. Possibly abridge too far. Could also add Hitotsu into the mix. Hope we see them all next year !
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Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Unanimous should have absolutely walked in. Sheesh 🙄
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Cruel sport, Ruthless Dame 3 wide facing the breeze the trip gets beat by a miracle sniper the absolute last stride, was just about as good a bet as you will ever see 1x3 at $15 #brutal
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@MCruicky
Mark Cruickshank
2 years
Some pundits questioning Nash Rawillers ride has me shaking the head. Its called horse racing for a reason, not trying to finish a nice 5th 🤣 Nature Strip has gone enormous, the race was captivating. It’s what racing is all about #WellDoneAll 👏
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