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History of the Cup

Through tears and triumphs, 'the race that stops a nation™' has cemented its position as a revered sporting, social and cultural event that continues to play a significant role in defining Australia's national identity. Where did it all begin? In 1861, at the first running of the Melbourne Cup, the race club committee could hardly have envisaged the Cup lasting a century and a half and growing to become a significant part of our social and sporting culture. In front of an estimated crowd of 4000 people, Archer became the first winner of the Melbourne Cup. Victorians, and the wider Australian community, were already displaying their great passion for thoroughbred racing. Today, the Melbourne Cup is the richest handicap race held in Australia, and the prize money and trophies make it among the richest horseraces in the world. Flemington was fairly basic in the early days with little in the way of running rails or stands. But the Melbourne Cup quickly became popular as a carnival with picnic parties, sideshows, celebrations and people showing off their latest fashions. Socialites, politicians and Australia's rich and famous attended the Cup right from the earliest days, as they still do today. While the Cup was first run on a Thursday, in 1875 it changed to a Tuesday and has normally been run on the first Tuesday in November each year. In three of the five years during the Second World War (1942, 1943 and 1944) it was held on a Saturday. At the time of the first Cup, Victoria was experiencing the gold rush and many people had flocked to Melbourne, Bendigo and Ballarat in the hope of finding gold. A few gold-diggers were fortunate and became wealthy, and they enjoyed splurging at Flemington. By 1880, 100,000 people would make the journey to Flemington to attend the Cup. As Melbourne’s population was only 290,000 at the time, this attendance was quite phenomenal, and many visitors came from the country and other Australian colonies, too. These were flourishing times as Melbourne continued to grow during and after the gold rush period. "There was barely standing room on the lawn and many ladies were unable to find a seat for the whole day. The Paddock was overcrowded to excess and the Hill was simply a mass of human beings. It has reached a stage now that almost everyone in Melbourne goes to the Spring racing." - Australasian Newspaper (1871) Champion horses have always thrilled spectators. There are stories of endurance, scandal, controversy, tragedy and heroism including great horses such as:

  • Carbine (1890)
  • Phar Lap (1930)
  • Peter Pan (1932 and 1934)
  • Comic Court (1950)
  • Rising Fast (1954)
  • Rain Lover (1968 & 1969)
  • Kiwi (1983)
  • Vintage Crop (1993)
  • Might and Power (1997)
  • Makybe Diva (2003, 2004 & 2005).

From Etienne de Mestre in the 1860s and 1870s, and Lee Freedman in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, who have both trained five Cup winners, to the ‘Cup’s King’ Bart Cummings, who since 1965 has won 12 Cups, horse trainers continue to strive to set records in thoroughbred racing.

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Melbourne Cup Betting Odds The 2012 Melbourne Cup was won by the 19/1 chance Green Moon trained by Robert Hickmott. Second was 30/1 chance Fiorente with 80/1 chance Jakkalberry the best of the European trained runners in third. Fourth place went to Kelinni just ahead of the well fancied Mount Athos who finished in third. 2013 Melbourne Cup Odds Comparison [TABLE=class: comparisonTable oddsComparisonTable, width: 100%]

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Absolute love this race. The buzz beforehand is unbelievable. Every year I'm getting up in the morning to watch it live. It's well worth it. Yet to find the winner though! Hope this changes this year. Really keen in Royal Empire. From my eye-catcher thread:

Ante-Post - Melbourne Cup (05/11/13): Royal Empire @ 33/1 Bet365 - 1pt win It was confirmed yesterday that Royal Empire will head to Australia for the Melbourne Cup, a message I was happy to hear as I fancy this horse for quite a while for this race. Pretty much since he won the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury a couple of weeks ago actually, when he stepped up to 13f for the first time and beat Red Cadeaux as well as subsequent Group 2 winner and stablemate Lost In The Moment. He appeared to be outpaced from 4f out but kept going and found plenty under pressure to win in good style in the end. He stepped down to 12f in his next two starts, getting beaten a head at Kempton in a Group 3 and then finishing a strong second at Ascot last Saturday in the Cumberland Lodge Stakes. They didn't go a mad gallop there but he was badly outpaced when the pace increased turning for home, yet he run all the way to the line and stayed on in fine fashion. While Royal Empire's breeding isn't quite conclusive about his staying abilities, his running style clearly indicates he wants further. Around the 12f trip he usually gets outpaced 4-3f out, but he always gallops all the way the line, not stopping, shaping like a stayer, who could produce a bit of a turn of foot over further, though. Two miles is an extreme trip of course but he got 13f easily and looked go go further, so I don't see a reason why he hasn't a decent chance of getting the trip. He also has the ability to quicken, he likes fast ground and has still potential for improvement. He's pretty much on the up the whole year. Godolphin looks to have some confidence in him either, as he'll be their only representative this year, while they look to have a couple of other nice candidates on hand actually. He has been allocated a weight of 54kg for the Melbourne Cup, which looks a pretty fair weight. After all he looks to have the right profile of a Melbourne Cup winner, which would be the first one for Godolphin. It is not an easy task, having no prep run in Australia before, but that aside, looking at the strong but far from unbeatable opposition, he has a really good chance to go close and 33/1 looks big enough. Surly he'll be much short on the Melbourne Cup itself.
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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov

Absolute love this race. The buzz beforehand is unbelievable. Every year I'm getting up in the morning to watch it live. It's well worth it. Yet to find the winner though! Hope this changes this year. Really keen in Royal Empire. From my eye-catcher thread:
Yeah i usually get up to watch it cracking race i wish i had made the effort to go to one when i lived over there really regret it now. I agree the boys in blue will be doing there damndest to win this and Royal Empire should go very well still available at 25's which looks to big. Have had a small anti post on two a while back a win bet on MOUNT ATHOS at 14's went close last year has a real good chance of winning it this year imo & an e/w bet on Irish raider SIMENON @ 33's trainer has had this race in mind for this horse for a long time...just hope it gets a run if it does i thin it will go very, very close. Simenon team await Melbourne Cup fate Last Updated: October 31, 2013 9:02am Simenon-Ahzeemah_2991776.jpg?20130823145548 Simenon (left): Melbourne Cup hopeful Emmet Mullins has plenty to worry about as he continues to oversee Simenon's preparation for Tuesday's Emirates Melbourne Cup. The nephew and assistant of trainer Willie Mullins has been looking after the gelding since he arrived in Australia and partnered him in a racecourse gallop at Flemington earlier this week. It is sit-and-suffer time for connections, though, as Simenon is 23rd on the list for the 24-strong field and could yet be pushed out if the winners of Saturday's Mackinnon and Lexus Stakes take the opportunity for a guaranteed spot in the Cup. The ride on Simenon will also force Richard Hughes to sweat down to his lightest possible weight of 53.5 kilograms (8st 6lb), while the jockey will be jetting in direct from action in the Breeders' Cup. The versatile six-year-old, who was second to Estimate in the Gold Cup, is beginning to impress work-watchers at his Werribee base and caught the eye with his staying-on third in his prep-race, the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield over an inadequate mile and a half. "We've got our fingers crossed and hope we get in," said Emmet Mullins. "We're delighted with him and he ran well in the Herbert Power. "It's going to be a bit of a stretch (for Hughes to do the weight). I think he has only done the weight once this year and he's a big guy but he'd been on at Willie for a while trying to get on the horse." Trainer Ed Dunlop has arrived Down Under and expects Red Cadeaux to be continuing on his global travels, despite joking the seven-year-old now "needs his zimmer frame". Back for his third tilt after a frustrating but excellent second in 2011 and eighth 12 month ago, the seasoned campaigner finally arrested a slump in form when second to Cup rival Royal Empire in the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury. Red Cadeaux finished up with fourth to the impressive Voleuse De Coeurs in the Irish Leger. "He flourishes here," said Dunlop. "If he runs well, he'll go on to Japan and the Hong Kong Vase again, but he's got to run well here first. "I hope we're drawn better and they go more quickly than they did last year. "If we sit at the back, we'll finish at the back. He has been an amazing horse and let's hope he continues." Dunlop's travelling head lad, Robin Trevor-Jones, was particularly confident when interviewed on Thursday morning and said: "I'd be very disappointed if he wasn't in the first four."
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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov [h=1]Melbourne Cup Form Guide[/h] Home › Melbourne Cup › Melbourne Cup Form Guide bookieoffer-compare-28-punters.pngmelbourne-cup-form-guide.jpgView the 2013 Melbourne Cup Form Guide ! Find the winner of the 2013 Melbourne Cup with the help of our comprehensive Melbourne Cup Form Guide. The in-depth form available after the declaration of the final field will contain detailed information on every runner with past runs, race stats, speedmaps, barriers and weights. The guide includes form on all the international runners. With European runners dominating the Melbourne Cup betting, the form guide page has all the stats and facts you need to find the better chances among the runners yet to have a start in Australia. Use the Melbourne Cup head-to-head tool to compare runners in the Cup and help choose between horses based on past performances! Also below is a snapshot of the race with an overview on the field with form comments. [h=2][/h] [TABLE=class: formRaceCard noFooter, width: 635] [TR=class: zebra] [TH=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TH] [TH=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TH] [TH=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9] Horse Details [/TH] [TH=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Career[/TH] [TH=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Comment[/TH] [TH=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Wgt[/TH] [TH=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Ballot[/TH] [TH=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Odds[/TH] [/TR]

[TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]1[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]140084_dunaden_fr.gif[/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Dunaden (FR) Mikel Delzangles[/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]41 10-11-8[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]The 2011 Melbourne Cup winner is back for a third time. Some good placings at G1 level this year before an 8th last start in France. Has performed very well in Australia.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]58.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]2[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]2[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]133027_green_moon_ire.gif [/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Green Moon (IRE) Robert Hickmott [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]25 7-3-0[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Last year's Melbourne Cup winner goes up 3.5kg. Has had a fair preparation & Cox Plate a similar run to last year before he won the Cup.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]57.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]3[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]3[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]140132_red_cadeaux_gb.gif [/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Red Cadeaux (GB) Ed Dunlop [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]40 7-10-6[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Globe-trotting runner who finished a narrow second to Dunaden in 2011 & also back for a third time. Finished fourth behind Voleuse De Coeurs in St Leger last start.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]56.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]4[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]4[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Sea Moon (GB) Robert Hickmott [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]14 6-3-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Expensive addition for Lloyd Williams had issues in his first run in Australia but has gotten better with every start.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]56.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]5 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Brown Panther (GB) Tom Dascombe [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]17 7-3-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Booked his trip to Australia on the back of his win in the Goodwood over the two miles. Dropped back in distance last start where he finished midfield.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]55[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]11[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]6[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]167410_fiorente_ire.gif [/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Fiorente (IRE) G Waterhouse [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]15 3-4-2[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Runner-up in the 2012 Melbourne Cup , he hasn't put a foot wrong since joining Gai Waterhouse. Tough effort in the Cox Plate sticking on for third.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]55[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]8[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]7 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Foreteller (GB) Chris Waller [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]36 10-4-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Underrated galloper who continues to race well. Is best when he can be held-up for a short, sharp sprint. The two miles is a query.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]55[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]12[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]8[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Dandino(GB) Marco Botti [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]26 8-9-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Came in to serious calculations for the Melbourne Cup on the back of an eye-catching second in the Caulfield Cup. Before that won the USA Leger despite finding trouble in that race.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]54.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]14[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]9[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]148984_ethiopia_aus.gif [/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Ethiopia Pat Carey [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]12 1-1-2[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Hasn't reproduced the form that saw him win the ATC Derby and finish fourth in the 2012 Cox Plate. Finished 13th in the Caulfield Cup and needs to lift.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]54.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]13[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]10[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Fawkner Robert Hickmott [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]20 9-3-3[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Took out the Caulfield Cup after a long-range plan by Team Williams. Has never been tested beyond 2400m but was strong at Caulfield.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]54.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]1[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]11[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]77793_mourayan_ire.gif [/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Mourayan (IRE) Robert Hickmott [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]40 5-8-5[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Has been a solid performer for Team Williams. Won the Sydney Cup over 3200m. Finished 7th last year and form this prep indicates a similar effort is possible.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]54.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]16[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]12[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Seville (GER) Robert Hickmott [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]19 2-6-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Looking like Team Williams' best chance. Won The Metropolitan with a clever ride from Hugh Bowman and then put in a strong effort (7th) in the Cox Plate.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]54.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]17[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]13[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Super Cool Mark Kavanagh [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]14 4-2-3[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Mixed spring campaign after a strong three-year-old season which culminated with a win in the Australian Cup. Back to a bit of form in the Cox Plate finishing 5th.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]54.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]6[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]14[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Masked MarvelRobert Hickmott [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]17 4-1-2[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Solid runs when runner-up twice in Sydney at G2 level before 13th in the Cox Plate. Has won over 2900m against Brown Panther and Sea Moon in 2011.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]54[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]22[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]15[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]167408_mount_athos_ire.gif[/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Mount Athos (IRE) Luca Cumani [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]26 8-1-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Finished 5th in last year's Cup and should've finished closer. Has mixed his form this year but a close 2nd to Harris Tweed at Goodwood suggests his back to his best.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]54[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]20[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]16[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Royal Empire(IRE) Saeed Bin Suroor[/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]13 5-5-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]The sole entrant this year for Godolphin. Defeated Red Cadeaux at G3 level in August and two 2nd's since. This is another step-up but racing well.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]54[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]21[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]17[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Voleuse De Coeurs(IRE) Michael Moroney [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]13 5-3-2[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Plenty of support for the new addition to the Michael Moroney stable. Was a big winner in the Irish St Leger last start and on that form looks one of the top chances.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]54[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]7[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]18[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Hawkspur Chris Waller [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]23 7-6-0[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]The Queensland Derby winner in the winter, has been racing well throughout the spring. Unlucky 5th in the Turnbull then got a long way back in the Caulfield Cup when 7th.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]53.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]9[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]19[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Mr Moet Adam Durrant [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]34 12-7-3[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Has mixed his form throughout the spring. The Western Australian put in his best run in the Caulfield Cup staying on for sixth but looks to be tested here.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]53.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]24[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]20[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Simenon(IRE) William Mullins[/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]32 6-4-6[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]A runner that doesn't have a question mark over the distance. Has won up to 4350. His run in the Herbert Power was promising when third to Sea Moon over 2400m.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]53.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]23[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]21[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Ibicenco(GER) Peter Moody[/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]21 4-3-2[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Back in form this campaign after an average winter prep. Was a shock winner first-up over 1700m and won the Geelong Cup. Probably a bit below the top runners but capable of top 10.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]53[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]26[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]22[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Jet Away(GB) David Hayes[/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]20 8-4-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]The lightly raced 7YO has been very impressive since coming to Australia & joining the David Hayes stable. Failed to settle in the Caulfield Cup and still hung on for 4th. If he settles here will be a big show.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]53[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]30[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]23[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]136226_kelinni_ire.gif [/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Kelinni (IRE) Chris Waller [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]29 9-3-3[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Really came on last spring when he took out the Lexus before running admirably in the Cup to finish 4th. Struggling to recapture that form however this time around.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]53[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]25[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]24[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Moriarty Chris Waller [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]34 10-5-4[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Solid imported stayer for Chris Waller who won the Brisbane Cup during the winter and the HIll Stakes this prep. Big query at the distance and looks outclassed.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]53[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]28[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]25[/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]166138_my_quest_for_peace_ire.gif [/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]My Quest for Peace(IRE) Peter Moody [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]18 5-1-2[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Came to Australia last spring where he finished 5th in the Caulfield Cup and 10th in the Melbourne Cup. His form this campaign has been poor and hard to make a case.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]53[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]27[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]26 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]27840_precedence_nz.gif[/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Precedence (NZ) Bart Cummings[/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]54 9-6-2[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Has become a Melbourne spring regular and this will be his fourth Cup. He has been midfield in his past Cups and on current form he can certainly replicate those efforts.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]53[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]29[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]27 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Verema (FR) Alain de Royer Dupre [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]12 4-2-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Lightly raced mare for Alain de Royer Dupre, the trainer of 2010 winner Americain. Won the Prix Kergorlay last start with the form franked since by runner-up Joshua Tree.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]53[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]15[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]28 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Forgotten Voice (IRE) Nicky Henderson [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]23 9-3-2-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Has been getting over hurdles before a couple of wins on the flat including the G3 Glorious Stakes. Disappointing 5th in the Geelong Cup and seems a level below other internationals.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]52.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]32[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]29 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Moudre Ciaron Maher [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]29 7-4-5[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Has been a good performer for Ciaron Maher & has had a couple of decent runs this campaign but hard to be enthused about his Cup chances.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]52.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]33[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]30 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Mr O'Ceirin(NZ) Ciaron Maher [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]28 10-3-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]The winner of the Natuarlism makes his own luck up on the speed. Has been at G1 level the past two starts but appears to be tested at the top level.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]52.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]31[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD] 31 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Silent Achiever Roger James [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]21 6-3-2[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]New Zealand mare who has been racing consistently at G1 level in Australia. Last win was in the Crystal Mile a year ago but is racing more dour and two miles could suit.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]52.5[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]19[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #F9F9F9] 32 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #F9F9F9][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Dear Demi Clarry Conners [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]27 6-4-6[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Quality Oaks-winning mare who has been under-estimated in races this spring. Finished third in the Caulfield CUp after drawing the widest.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]51[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]18[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #F9F9F9]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: horseNumber, bgcolor: #FDFDFD] 33 [/TD] [TD=class: silk, bgcolor: #FDFDFD][/TD] [TD=class: horseDetails, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Tres Blue Gai Waterhouse [/TD] [TD=class: career, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]10 4-2-1[/TD] [TD=class: averagePrice, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Northern Hemisphere bred 4YO so only really 3 but looks a top quality chance for Gai Waterhouse. Finished 2nd in the G1 Derby in Germany before wins in France at G2 & G3.[/TD] [TD=class: weight, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]51[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]10[/TD] [TD=class: barrier, bgcolor: #FDFDFD]See Odds [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [h=2]Download FREE Melbourne Cup Form Guide[/h]You can download your 2013 Melbourne Cup Form Guide right here. We produce a PDF Melbourne Cup form (for printing), and an interactive Melbourne Cup form guide allowing you to pick and choose horses you fancy. The Final Field is declared on Derby Day at 6pm AEDT with races on the day that can have a possible bearing on the make-up of the final field. [h=2]Melbourne Cup Weights and Barriers[/h]Over the past thirty-years only two horses have carried a weight of 56.5kgs or greater to victory, the remarkable Makybe Diva (58kgs) in 2005, and Jeune (56.5kgs) in 1993. On that historical data it makes it a tough ask in this year's Cup for Dunaden (58.5kg), Green Moon (57.5kg), Red Cadeaux (56.5kg) and Sea Moon (56.5kg). Last year's winner Green Moon rises 3.5kg while runner-up Fiorente goes up 1kg to 55kg. [TABLE=width: 424] [TR] [TH=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Year[/TH] [TH=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Winner[/TH] [TH=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Weight[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]2012[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Green Moon[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]54kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]2011[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Dunaden[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]2010[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Americain[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]2009[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Shocking[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]51kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]2008[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Viewed[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]53kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]2007[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Efficient[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]2006[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Delta Blues[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]56kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]2005[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Makybe Diva[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]58kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]2004[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Makybe Diva[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]55.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]2003[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Makybe Diva[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]51kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]2002[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Media Puzzle[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]52.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]2001[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]Etheral[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F9F9F9]52kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]2000[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]Brew[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #FDFDFD]49kg[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [h=2][/h][h=2]Melbourne Cup Form Guide Tips[/h] If looking for early form guide tips for the potentially rewarding Melbourne Cup betting, here’s a few key recent trends and betting facts, with the quality chances listed below based on the form criteria. International horses have been dominant in recent years and this year is even more so with the majority of the field internationally bred, trained or both. Americain won in 2010, Dunaden and Red Cadaeux quinelled the race in 2011 while Fiorente and Jakkalberry field the placings behind Green Moon in 2012. Having a run in Australia before the Melbourne Cup isn't essential. It has been thought in the past that having a lead-up run in a race like the Caulfield Cup or Geelong Cup is necessary but the efforts by Red Cadaeux and Fiorente show that the Europeans are capable coming off a break from their last race. The Lexus run on Derby Day is proving a good from guide for the Melbourne Cup. In 2009 Shocking was a dominant winner on the Saturday before saluting on the first Tuesday in November. IN 2010 Maluckyday won the Lexus before finishing second behind Americain in the Cup while last year's winner Kelinni backed-up for fourth on the Tuesday. [h=2]How to Read a Melbourne Cup Form Guide[/h] Getting started on this years melbourne cup guide, you'll need to understand the basics. You can make sure you end up well in front if you pay enough attention to the Melbourne Cup form guide and the following information:
  • Melbourne Cup Jockeys - Focus on the past wins and strike rates of jockeys form. You can compare these against our melbourne cup jockeys page to see what is considered a good performance.
  • Melbourne Cup Weights - The handicap allocated to horses keeps the race fair, with heavier weight getting applied to the better performers. If a horse carries heavier weight, it means it has a good advantage over the other horses, but needs to travel 3200m with extra weight on board!
  • Melbourne Cup Winning Barriers - The inside barriers of a racetrack always produce more winners. Barrier 1-5 are the best positions because each horse has to travel less distance around the racecourse.
  • Melbourne Cup Trainers - The trainer is the team behind preparing each horse in the lead-up to the race. Stabling and improving the horses' fitness is vital to the success of each Melbourne cup runner and each trainer has different strategies they use in order to achieve a good preparation.
  • Melbourne Cup Speed Maps - A speed map separates each horse and their pace or style of riding. It calculates the approximate positions of each horse when they 'settle', generally at around 2800m in the Melbourne Cup.

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Last years race http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLULujHkYJk Last years Thread http://forum.punterslounge.com/threads/134755-Emirates-Melbourne-Cup-Day-Tuesday-6-November-2012?highlight=melbourne+cup Useful sites http://www.puntersparadise.com.au/me...up-form-guide/ http://melbournecup.racingandsports.com.au/ http://melbournecup.com/racing/upcom...ourne-cup-day/ http://www.racenet.com.au/melbourne-cup/ http://melbourne-cup.betting-directory.com/

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Formguide for the final 24 horses 055551-8f26713e-427d-11e3-9370-fad865867213.jpg 2011 Melbourne Cup runner-up Red Cadeaux works at Werribee. Picture: Colleen Petch Source:News Limited IT'S time to read up on the Melbourne Cup form and sort the contenders from the pretenders ahead of the race that stops a nation. WHO WILL WIN THE MELBOURNE CUP? 1 DUNADEN (Mikel Delzangles) 8h By Nicobar - La Marlia (41:10-11-8) Finished 1-1/4 length 2nd (58.0) Novellist 2400m Fr - Saint Cloud De Saint-Cloud slow track June 23 then ran 6-1/4 length 8th (58.0) Orfevre 2400m Fr - Longchamp Prix Foy slow track Sept 15. Outstanding French stayer who won this race (and the Geelong Cup) in 2011 then produced an amazing last-to-first performance to win the 2012 Caulfield Cup. He again came from well back under 59kg to beat ten rivals home in last year's renewal of this race and while yet to win since, he has been very competitive at the top level all over the world. Impossible to leave him out. 2 GREEN MOON (Robert Hickmott) 7h By Montjeu - Green Noon (25:7-3-0) Wasn't suited with the slow pace when 4 length 9th (59.0) It's A Dundeel 1800m Caulfield Underwood Stks slow track Sept 21 then did his best work late when 7-1/2 length 9th (59.0) Shamus Award 2040m M Valley W.S. Cox Plate Oct. 26. Last year's winner and has been ticking over OK in his weight-for-age lead-ups which have generally not been run to suit. Goes up 3kg on last year's win but the stable appear to have aimed him at just the one target this spring and you ignore him at your peril. Key player. 055606-736a0a24-43ad-11e3-8308-a963aeaf7bd4.jpg Green Moon, ridden by Brett Prebble (left), works out with stablemate Thought Worthy. Source:News Limited 3 RED CADEAUX (Ed Dunlop) 8g By Cadeaux Genereux - Artisia (40:7-10-6) Finished strongly for 1-1/2 length 2nd (61.5) Royal Empire 2716m G B - Newbury Freer Stakes Aug. 17 before running 11 length 4th (62.0) Voleuse De Coeurs 2816m Ire - Curragh Irish St Leger Sept 15. Amazingly reliable stayer who in his past 10 starts has raced in seven different countries - Australia, Japan, China (Hong Kong), UAE, Singapore, Great Britain and Ireland. In that time, he has run 8th in the 2012 Melbourne Cup, finished 8th (of 17) in the Japan Cup, won the Hong Kong Vase, run 2nd in the Dubai World Cup and generally been competitive in most starts. Lost this race by a whisker in 2011 and connections would dearly love to atone here. Handles all types of going and must go in. 4 SEA MOON (Robert Hickmott) 6h By Beat Hollow - Eva Luna (14:6-3-1) Looked unlucky to lose on protest when nose 2nd (60.0) Araldo 2520m Flemington Bart Cummings Oct. 5 then raced closer to the lead for 3/4 length win (59.5) Oasis Bloom, Simenon 2400m Caulfield Herbert Power Oct. 12. Imported stayer who has a victory over Dunaden and Red Cadeau at level weights at Ascot on his CV (over 2414m) although he is yet to win at G1 level. Digs in for the fight but will face tougher opposition here than in his lead-up races. Has been placed up to 2900 metres but last bit will be the test. 5 BROWN PANTHER (Tom Dascombe) 6h By Shirocco - Treble Heights (17:7-3-1) Followed 3-1/2 length win (60.5) Ahzeemah, Altano 3219m G B - Goodwood Cup Aug. 1 with 4-3/4 length 5th (59.5) Grandeur 2012m G B - Goodwood Greene King Sept 25. UK stayer who went to a new level with a dominant win in the G2 Goodwood Cup in August, beating Godolphin's class galloper Ahzeemah and leaving the likes of Mount Athos in his wake. That win stamped him as a key player in this race after he sat on a solid pace and fought off all challengers to win comprehensively. Looks to have settled in beautifully here and sure to be in the finish. 069265-cc926d1e-427f-11e3-9370-fad865867213.jpg Sarah Lynam rides Fiorente (second from right) during a morning swim at the beach. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Limited 6 FIORENTE (Ms G Waterhouse) 6h By Monsun - Desert Bloom (15:3-4-2) Missed the start and had to be eased early on before finishing 1/2 length 4th (56.5) Happy Trails 2000m Flemington Turnbull Stakes Oct. 5 then was game when finishing 1/2 head, long neck 3rd (59.0) Shamus Award, Happy Trails 2040m M Valley W.S. Cox Plate Oct. 26. Runner-up in this race last year (to Green Moon) and looks to have had a perfect preparation. Fought on determinedly in the Cox Plate after going forward and likely to settle further back here. Gives trainer a super chance to break her hoodoo in this race. 7 FORETELLER (C J Waller) 7g By Dansili - Prophecy (36:10-4-1) Missed the start when 4 length 2nd (59.0) Atlantic Jewel 2000m Caulfield Caulfield Stks Oct. 12 then finished 1-1/4 length 4th (59.0) Shamus Award 2040m M Valley W.S. Cox Plate Oct. 26. Grand Sydney galloper who finished better than anything in the Cox Plate to finish on the heels of the placegetters. He's a proven G1 performer and while the trip is a query, he did run 5th (beaten 1.4 lengths) in the BMW (2400m) earlier in the year. Will give his all. 8 DANDINO (M Botti) 7h By Dansili - Generous Diana (26:8-9-1) Followed 1/2 length win (54.0) Suntracer, Najjaar 2716m U S A - Arlington St Leger Aug. 17 with 1-1/4 length 2nd (56.5) Fawkner 2400m Caulfield Cup Oct. 19. Widely-travelled stayer who has finished further back than 2nd just once in his past seven starts. Stormed home to finish runner-up in the Caulfield Cup to indicate he has clearly adapted to our style of racing and the trainer will be keen to improve on last year's 3rd placing in this race with Jakkalberry. Meets many of his rivals very well at the weights here and makes strong appeal. 069300-9ca7520e-427f-11e3-9370-fad865867213.jpg Nick Hall (right) celebrates winning the Caulfield Cup aboard Fawkner. Picture: Wayne LudbeySource: News Limited 9 ETHIOPIA (P G Carey) 5g By Helenus - Shona (13:1-1-2) Finished 7-3/4 length last (59.0) It's A Dundeel 1800m Caulfield Underwood Stks slow track Sept 21 then followed up with 9-3/4 length 13th (56.5) Fawkner 2400m Caulfield Caulfield Cup Oct. 19. Since finished 2-3/4 length 4th (58.0) Ruscello 2500m Flemington Lexus Stakes dead track Nov. 2. Hadn't done much since his 2012 Australian Derby win and a 4th in the Cox Plate that year but indicated a return to form with a late finishing 4th in the Lexus on Saturday. Very rough place claims. 10 FAWKNER (Robert Hickmott) 6g By Reset - Dane Belltar (20:9-3-3) Got hampered near the 1400m and lost a plate when short neck, head 3rd (55.5) Happy Trails, Puissance De Lune 2000m Flemington Turnbull Stakes Oct. 5 then stormed home for 1-1/4 length win (55.0) Dandino, Dear Demi 2400m Caulfield Caulfield Cup Oct. 19. Produced a career-best performance to win the Caulfield Cup after an unlucky run in the Turnbull Stakes. Has gone to a new level this campaign and stable knows what it takes to win this race. Comes into calculations. 11 MOURAYAN (Robert Hickmott) 8h By Alhaarth - Mouramara (41:5-8-5) Beat half the field home when 3-1/2 length 7th (59.0) Foreteller 1600m Flemington Makybe Diva dead track Sept 7 then raced on the pace before finishing 3 length 8th (58.0) Seville 2400m Randwick The Metro. Oct. 5. Since finished 8 length 7th (59kg) Side Glance 2000m Mackinnon Stakes on Saturday. Was 7th in this race last year and won the Sydney Cup three starts back over this distance lugging 58kg although this is a much deeper race. 8yo who only battled home in the Mackinnon on Saturday but he'll appreciate getting down in the weights and will run the trip out but place hopes look best. 068393-f5db8a86-427d-11e3-9370-fad865867213.jpg Craig Williams aboard the flying Mount Athos at Werribee trackwork. Picture: Colleen Petch.Source: News Limited 12 SEVILLE (Robert Hickmott) 6h By Galileo - Silverskaya (19:2-6-1) Followed 1/2 length win (55.5) Julienas, Sneak A Peek 2400m Randwick The Metro Oct. 5 with 5-1/2 length 7th (59.0) Shamus Award 2040m M Valley W.S Cox Plate Oct. 26. Has mixed his form since arriving from the UK 18 months ago but his best runs indicate a horse of some talent. Showed great fight to win the G1 Metropolitan two starts back when wore blinkers for the first time and his Cox Plate run looked the perfect lead-up for this race. Still a query at the trip but impossible to dismiss totally. 13 SUPER COOL (M A Kavanagh) 4g By Fastnet Rock - Queen Mother (14:4-2-3) No match for the first two when 4 length, length 3rd (58.0) Atlantic Jewel, Foreteller 2000m Caulfield Caulfield Stks Oct. 12 then far from disgraced when 3-1/4 length 5th (57.5) Shamus Award 2040m M Valley W.S. Cox Plate Oct. 26. Stuck on gamely in the Cox Plate and while he was runner-up in last year's VRC Derby over 2500 metres, his best form to date has been over shorter trips. Has a touch of class but will need things to fall his way. 14 MASKED MARVEL (Robert Hickmott) 6h By Montjeu - Waldmark (17:4-1-2) Just missed when short neck 2nd (59.0) Honorius 2000m Randwick Craven Plate dead track Oct. 5 then never a threat when 11-1/2 length 13th (59.0) Shamus Award 2040m M Valley W.S Cox Plate Oct. 26. Wasn't suited by the conditions in the Cox Plate and he's well weighted here on his best UK form which includes a win over the likes of Brown Panther and Sea Moon in the 2011 UK St Leger. Conversely, that was his last win and his career may have peaked back then. Take on trust. 069381-e19dfcb6-427d-11e3-9370-fad865867213.jpg Model Jess Gomes with trainer Chris Waller’s Melbourne Cup hope, Hawkspur. Source: News Limited 15 MOUNT ATHOS (L M Cumani) 7g By Montjeu - Ionian Sea (26:8-1-1) Finished 8-3/4 length 8th (60.5) Brown Panther 3219m G B - Goodwood Cup Aug. 1 before running head 2nd (62.5) Harris Tweed 2816m G B - Goodwood March Stakes Aug. 24. Finished a luckless 5th in this race last year and stable are back to try to break their hoodoo in this event. Carries the same weight as he did last year and looked to be back in form at his most recent run before heading here this time. Definite threat. 16 ROYAL EMPIRE (Saeed Bin Suroor) 5h By Teofilo - Zeiting (13:5-5-1) Followed head 2nd (60.5) Prince Bishop 2414m G B - Kempton Park September Stks Sept 7 with 2-1/2 length 2nd (58.5) Secret Number 2414m G B - Ascot Cumberland Lodge dead track Oct. 5. Very consistent stayer but hasn't raced outside of G3 level to date. Three starts back he scored over Red Cadeaux and stablemate Lost In The Moment (6th in the 2011 Melbourne Cup) in the G3 Freer Stakes which is the same race Mount Athos won before finishing 5th in this race last year. Give some thought. 17 VOLEUSE DE COEURS (M D Moroney) 5m By Teofilo - Vadorga (13:5-3-2) Followed 1/2 length 2nd (61.0) Royal Diamond 2816m Ire - Curragh St Leger trial Aug. 24 with 6 length win (61.0) Ahzeemah, Saddler's Rock 2816m Ire - Curragh Irish St Leger Sept 15. Nominated for the race when trained by Dermot Weld, this mare carried 61kg to win the G1 Irish St Leger by six lengths in September and meets the 4th placegetter from that race, Red Cadeaux, a kilo and a half better for beating it by 11 lengths. She is unbeaten in two tries at the trip and while she handles all conditions, she is a superior wet-tracker. Comes right into calculations. 497093-9945d592-427d-11e3-9370-fad865867213.jpg Antoine Creton puts Verema through his paces at Werribee trackwork. Source: News Limited 18 HAWKSPUR (C J Waller) 4g By Purrealist - Mollyhawk (23:7-6-0) Had no luck when 1/2 length 5th (56.5) Happy Trails 2000m Flemington Turnbull Stakes Oct. 5 then was severely hampered in the early stages before storming home for 2-1/2 length 7th (54.5) Fawkner 2400m Caulfield Cup Oct. 19. Emerged as a potential spring contender during the Brisbane winter carnival when three successive wins culminated in victory in the G1 Queensland Derby. He has been luckless after drawing wide barriers in his two most recent lead-up runs including a superb effort in the Caulfield Cup after striking early trouble and being forced back to the rear of the field. Looks one of the key local hopes. 19 SIMENON (W P Mullins) 7g By Marju - Epistoliere (32:6-4-6) Finished head 2nd (58.5) Ahzeemah 3299m G B - York Lonsdale Cup dead track Aug. 23 then was hampered near the 2000m before finishing 3/4 length, short head 3rd (56.5) Sea Moon, Oasis Bloom 2400m Caulfield Herbert Power Oct. 12. Irish stayer who mixes flat and jumps racing back home and he scored two wins at the 2012 Royal Ascot festival over 4000m-plus trips before finishing runner-up in this year's Ascot Gold Cup (4023m). Will be vastly improved by his Caulfield run and you know he'll be strong at the finish. Worth consideration. 20 IBICENCO (P G Moody) 6h By Shirocco - Iberi (21:4-3-2) Found trouble near the 1200m and stewards queried the run 4-3/4 length 12th (53.5) Seville 2400m Randwick The Metro. Oct. 5 then scored neck win (56.5) Verdant, Moudre 2400m Geelong Cup heavy track Oct. 23. Import who won last year's Sandown Cup over this distance and returned to his best last time on a heavy track in the Geelong Cup. His only poor run this campaign has been in The Metropolitan when he found trouble in the run and he could be the surprise packet here given his ability to run the trip out. Not the worst. 068449-70a4579e-427d-11e3-9370-fad865867213.jpg Dear Demi is a great lightweight hope for owner John Singleton. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: News Limited 21 VEREMA (A De Royer-Dupre) 5m By Barathea - Vermentina (12:4-2-1) After 3/4 length win (55.0) La Pomme D'Amour, Goldtara 2800m Fr - Longchamp Prix De Nieuil July 13 scored 1/2 length win (58.5) Joshua Tree, Dance Moves 3000m Fr - Deauville Prix Kergorlay dead track Aug. 18. Interesting mare who is trained by the same trainer as 2010 Cup winner Americain. Only started racing 18 months ago and she has put together successive wins at G2 level leading into this while her only run over this trip resulted in a 3rd in the Dubai Gold Cup in March. Has come a long way in her 12 starts and ticks a few boxes here. Major player. 22 DEAR DEMI (C E Conners) 4m By Dehere - Shirley (28:6-5-6) Jumped awkwardly before finishing 2-3/4 length 8th (54.5) Happy Trails 2000m Flemington Turnbull Stakes Oct. 5 then was eased in the early stages before running 1-1/4 length, nose 3rd (53.0) Fawkner, Dandino 2400m Caulfield Cup Oct. 19. Another big effort when rearward in transit, switched back to the fence and closed intently when clear on winner for 3/4 length 2nd (56.5) Side Glance 2000m Flemington Mackinnon Stks Nov. 2. Caught the eye in the Caulfield Cup when she stormed home for third and was a bit unlucky in the Mackinnon. Won the VRC Oaks (2500m) here last year and she is on track to pull out a big run in this. Blowout chance.

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FSD_021113_LEXUS_ATAKES_RUSCELLO_SOT.jpg Bottom weight Ruscello puts in courageous performance to claim the Lexus Stakes along the rails from Let?s Make Adeal as the two come away to fight out the finish. The five-year-old comes into $41 from $301 for the Melbourne ... 27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="OoFlashxob1nvobt9" class="video" width="100%" height="100%" style="box-sizing: content-box; left: 0px; "> Autoplay

23 TRES BLUE (Ms G Waterhouse) 4h By Anabaa Blue - Tres Ravi (10:4-2-1) Followed 3/4 length win (56.0) Montclair, First Mohican 2500m Fr - Deauville Prix De Reux dead track Aug. 4 with head win (53.5) Penglai Pavilion, Slow Pace 2500m Fr - Deauville Gp Deauville dead track Aug. 25. Emerging French stayer who is now with Gai Waterhouse. Comes through different form lines to many of the other international runners but he clearly has plenty of talent. Must be included. 24 RUSCELLO (Ed Walker) 5g By Cape Cross - Sea Picture (18:5-3-4) Following 1-1/4 length, 3/4 length 3rd (61.5) Cat O'Mountain, Castilo Del Diablo 2213m G B - Kempton Park (95) Sept 6 ran short head 2nd (58.0) Backbone 2000m Caulfield (84) Oct. 16. Made most of the running and kept on courageously for short neck win (54.0) Let's Make Adeal, Araldo 2500m Flemington Lexus Stakes dead track Nov. 2. All-the-way winner in the Lexus on Saturday (in slow time) but can expect a great deal more pressure in this. Place perhaps.

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Abbreviations For Video Comments: App - approaching; DRO - didn’t run on; DGO - didn’t go on; D/N - did nothing; H/In - Hung In H/Out - Hung Out H/S - Hampered Start J awk - Jumped awkwardly k-up - knocked up; L - lengths; Lpos - lost position; MF - midfield; MSG - Made some ground. NC - no cover O/L - outside lead; O/R - over-raced; ROS - Ran on strongly in straight, S/A - slow away; SG - saved ground; S/L - shared lead; Strt - straight; TAL - tearaway leader t - turn t‘out - throughout; tt - to turn; u/u - used up; W - wide; WNC - wide no cover WB - well back; Wd - weakened; WTMF - worse than midfield. U/p - Under Pressure Abbreviations for Pace of race and Track Analysis Pace of Race: OPF = On Pace Favoured. F = Fair. BMF = Backmarkers favoured. Track Analysis: TF = Track fair. BGW = Best going out wide. BGI = Best going inside. You don't get a bet bonus with the TAB, claim your $250 bet bonus today! [TABLE=width: 100%]

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[/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]FLEM - Tuesday, 5 November 2013[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]Rail: True Weather: Fine Track: Dead 4 Pen: 4.93 Updated 3/11 - 10:00am[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 150, align: left]Race 7 3:00pm[/TD] [TD]Emirates Melbourne Cup 3200m Of $6,000,000, Trophy $200,000. 1st $3,600,000, 2nd $900,000, 3rd $450,000, 4th $250,000, 5th $175,000, 6th $125,000, 7th $125,000, 8th $125,000, 9th $125,000, 10th $125,000 Open Handicap. Apprentices Cannot Claim. LW: 50.0 (Grp 1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]1 YellowRoyalBlueStarsYellowCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]x105x43228[/TD] [TD=width: 380]DUNADEN (FR) (1) (Rtg:118) 58.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Mikel Delzangles (Chantilly (Fr)) Stats LY: 7: 0-2-1[/TD] [TD=width: 220]J P Spencer Stats LY: 32: 2-2-4[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b H 8 Nicobar (GB) x La Marlia (FR) (Kaldounevees (FR)) Pearl Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers) Yellow, Royal Blue Stars, Yellow Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:41: 10-11-8 $7,663,406 Dist:2: 1-0-0 Track:2: 1-0-0 T/D:2: 1-0-0 Good:23: 5-5-5 Dead:3: 1-1-1 Slow:13: 4-5-1 Heavy:2: 0-0-1 1st-up:8: 1-2-1 2nd-up:7: 1-2-2 Won at 2100(2) 2150(1) 2400(5) 3100(1) 3200(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 111 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]4 of 11 4.8L[/TD] [TD]DUBA R6 30/03/2013 2410 Good Sheema Classic (Gr 1)4776.324k J P Spencer (10) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $11.00; 2:27.70 1-St Nicholas Abbey (IRE) (J P O'Brien, 6) 57; 2-Gentildonna (JPN) (Y Iwata, 8) 54.5 2.3L; 3-Very Nice Name (FR) (O Peslier, 8) 56.5 5.8L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 29 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]3 of 9 1 x 1[/TD] [TD]LGP R1 28/04/2013 2100 Good Prix Ganay (Gr 1)380.035k J P Spencer (5) 58 (WFA) Btg:$ $10.00; 2:08.39 1-Pastorius (GER) (O Peslier, 3) 58; 2-Maxios (GB) (S Pasquier, 2) 58 1.0L; 4-Giofra (GB) (C Soumillon, 1) 56.5 4.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 34 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]2 of 5 3.8 x 7[/TD] [TD]E'SM R1 01/06/2013 2424 Good Coronation Cup (Gr 1)529.337k J P Spencer (5) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $5.00; 2:37.76 1-St Nicholas Abbey (IRE) (J P O'Brien, 3) 57; 3-Joshua Tree (IRE) (Ryan Moore, 2) 57 10.8L; 4-Chapter Seven (GB) (H Bentley, 4) 57 15.8L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 22 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 11 1.3 x 1[/TD] [TD]CLO R1 23/06/2013 2400 Slow De Saint-Cloud (Gr 1)506.714k J P Spencer (7) 58 (WFA) Btg:6/1; 2:31.12 1-Novellist (IRE) (Ryan Moore, 6) 58; 3-Haya Landa (FR) (F Blondel, 3) 56.5 2.3L; 4-Meleagros (IRE) (A Fouassier, 11) 58 3.3L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 84 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]8 of 9 6.2L[/TD] [TD]LGP R2 15/09/2013 2400 Slow Prix Foy (Gr 2)164.682k J P Spencer (4) 58 (WFA) Btg:$ $6.00; 2:41.47 1-Orfevre (JPN) (C Soumillon, 1) 58; 2-Very Nice Name (FR) (O Peslier, 2) 58 3.0L; 3-Pirika (IRE) (P C Boudot, 5) 56.5 3.8L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 51 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]2 NavyBlueWhiteArmbandsWhiteCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]171x44x599[/TD] [TD=width: 380]GREEN MOON (IRE) (BLKS(FT)) (10) (Rtg:116)57.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Robert Hickmott (Mt. Macedon) Stats LY: 121: 17-17-12[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Brett Prebble Stats LY: 479: 44-62-45[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b H 7 Montjeu (IRE) x Green Noon (FR) (Green Tune (USA)) N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams Navy Blue, White Armbands, White Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:25: 7-3-0 $5,061,346 Dist:1: 1-0-0 Track:7: 3-1-0 T/D:1: 1-0-0 Good:15: 6-2-0 Dead:7: 1-1-0 Slow:3: 0-0-0 1st-up:7: 2-0-0 2nd-up:6: 1-1-0 Won at 1600(1) 2000(1) 2010(1) 2012(1) 2018(1) 2300(1) 3200(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 109 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]4 of 10 3.9L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R6 23/02/2013 1400 Good(3) Futurity Stakes (Gr 1) R:True 502k B Prebble (1) 59 (WFA) Btg:$6.00 $6.50 $6.00; 1:23.03 (600/0:34.92) 1-All Too Hard (D Dunn, 4) 55.5; 2-Glass Harmonium (IRE) (S W Arnold, 9) 59 3.3L; 3-King Mufhasa (NZ) (M Rodd, 7) 59 3.5L; Chased 3rd fence & out-sprinted in end but did find some traffic 200m before working into space 100m + .[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]4 of 12 4.2L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R7 09/03/2013 2000 Good(3) Australian Cup (Gr 1) R:True 1005k B Prebble (8) 59 (WFA) Btg:$3.80 $4.00 $3.80F; 2:00.93 (600/0:35.84) 1-Super Cool (M Rodd, 2) 54.5; 2-Fiveandahalfstar (G Boss, 3) 54.5 0.1L; 3-Tanby (Nicholas Hall, 11) 59 4.1L; Slotted 4th & out-sprinted.[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 175 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]5 of 13 3.0L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R8 31/08/2013 1400 Dead(4) Memsie Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 352k B Prebble (9) 59 (WFA) Btg:$18.00 $21.00; 1:24.43 (600/0:35.18) 1-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57; 2-Ferlax (NZ) (S Baster, 2) 58.5 2.3L; 3-Super Cool (G Boss, 11) 58.5 2.4L; Tucked in WTMF traffic & slow edged into space leave 200m, winding up late to line. OPF - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]9 of 14 4.0L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R9 21/09/2013 1800 Slow(6) Underwood Stks (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 402k B Prebble (10) 59 (WFA) Btg:$31.00 $31.00; 1:54.70 (600/0:35.28) 1-It's A Dundeel (NZ) (J B Mc Donald, 12) 58; 2-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57 0.1L; 3-Dear Demi (B Rawiller, 6) 56 0.9L; Bal-up WTMF & finished it off thru traffic w'out much whip action. OPF - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 35 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]9 of 14 7.6L[/TD] [TD]M V R10 26/10/2013 2040 Good(3) W.S. Cox Plate (Gr 1) R:Out 3m Course Proper, 2m 1000m Chute (1000m To 600m) 3050k B Prebble (11) 59 (WFA) Btg:$13.00 $12.00; 2:05.27 (600/0:36.18) 1-Shamus Award (C Schofield, 3) 49.5; 2-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 2) 59 0.1L; 3-Fiorente (IRE) (B Shinn, 14) 59 0.5L; Last. Hooked out wide App t/got past few. F - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]3 LightBlueAndRedDiamondsLightBlueSleevesRedAndLightBlueDiamondCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]81x2389624[/TD] [TD=width: 380]RED CADEAUX (GB) (23) (Rtg:114) 56.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Ed Dunlop (Newmarket (Gb)) Stats LY: 15: 1-3-2[/TD] [TD=width: 220]G Mosse Stats LY: 364: 28-32-20[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]ch G 8 Cadeaux Genereux (GB) x Artisia (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) The Hon Ronald Arculli Light Blue And Red Diamonds, Light Blue Sleeves, Red And Light Blue Diamond Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:40: 7-10-6 $5,137,875 Dist:5: 0-2-1 Track:2: 0-1-0 T/D:2: 0-1-0 Good:33: 5-9-3 Dead:2: 1-1-0 Slow:5: 1-0-3 1st-up:7: 0-3-0 2nd-up:7: 2-1-1 Won at 2400(1) 2414(2) 2430(1) 2460(1) 2816(2)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]8 of 13 6.5L[/TD] [TD]SING R10 19/05/2013 2000 Good Intl Cup (Gr 1)2102.442k G Mosse (7) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $7.80; 1:59.58 (400/0:25.10) 1-Military Attack (IRE) (Z Purton, 4) 57; 2-Dan Excel (IRE) (W C Marwing, 1) 57 3.3L; 3-Mawingo (GER) (J Bowman, 2) 57 6.8L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 31 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]9 of 11 15.2L[/TD] [TD]ASC R1 19/06/2013 2012 Good Prince Of Wales (Gr 1)766.719k L Dettori (3) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $13.00; 2:03.00 1-Al Kazeem (GB) (J Doyle, 9) 57; 2-Mukhadram (GB) (P Hanagan, 7) 57 0.3L; 3-The Fugue (GB) (W Buick, 8) 56 3.6L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 38 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]6 of 8 13.9L[/TD] [TD]ASC R1 27/07/2013 2414 Good King George VI (Gr 1)1633.113k Graham Lee (7) 60.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $26.00; 2:24.60 1-Novellist (IRE) (J P Murtagh, 3) 60.5; 2-Trading Leather (IRE) (, 6) 55 5.0L; 3-Hillstar (GB) (Ryan Moore, 8) 55 5.8L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 10 1.5 x 1/2[/TD] [TD]GBNW R1 17/08/2013 2716 Good Freer Stakes (Gr 3)92.006k G Mosse (7) 61.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $7.50; 2:50.43 1-Royal Empire (IRE) (K Fallon, 2) 59; 3-Lost In The Moment (IRE) (P J Smullen, 9) 59 2.0L; 4-Genzy (FR) (P Dobbs, 3) 59 3.3L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 29 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]4 of 10 11.0L[/TD] [TD]CRGH R1 15/09/2013 2816 Good Irish St Leger (Gr 1)233.088k G Mosse (8) 62 (WFA) Btg:$ $5.00; 3:00.08 1-Voleuse De Coeurs (IRE) (C D Hayes, 6) 61; 2-Ahzeemah (IRE) (S De Sousa, 4) 62 4.0L; 3-Saddler's Rock (IRE) (D P Mc Donogh, 7) 62 6.2L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 51 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]4 NavyBlueWhiteArmbandsNavyBlueCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]x1158x0021[/TD] [TD=width: 380]SEA MOON (GB) (7) (Rtg:114) 56.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Robert Hickmott (Mt. Macedon) Stats LY: 121: 17-17-12[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Steven Arnold Stats LY: 523: 59-64-62[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b H 6 Beat Hollow (GB) x Eva Luna (USA) (Alleged (USA)) N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, V J Sammartino, Echo Beach B/S (Mgrs: A L & B A Green), M S Gudinski, Jacobsen Bloodstock P/L, J A Ingham, P M Mehrten, B N Singer Navy Blue, White Armbands, Navy Blue Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:14: 6-3-1 $1,182,202 Track:2: 0-1-0 Good:9: 4-3-1 Dead:1: 0-0-0 Slow:3: 1-0-0 Heavy:1: 1-0-0 1st-up:4: 2-1-0 2nd-up:4: 3-0-0 Won at 1611(1) 2092(1) 2400(1) 2414(3)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 78 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]8 of 18 12.3L[/TD] [TD]LGP R3 07/10/2012 2400 Slow Arc De Triomphe (Gr 1)5074.21k Ryan Moore (16) 59.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $16.00; 2:37.68 1-Solemia (IRE) (, 0) 58; 2-Orfevre (JPN) (, 0) 59.5 0.0L; 3-Masterstroke (USA) (, 0) 56 0.3L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 335 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]12 of 14 5.4L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R6 07/09/2013 1600 Dead(4) Makybe Diva (Gr 1) R:True Entire Course 355k Craig Williams (3) 59 (WFA) Btg:$4.60 $5.00 $4.00; 1:37.04 (600/0:34.94) 1-Foreteller (GB) (C Newitt, 9) 59; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 5) 59 0.1L; 3-Moudre (M Zahra, 6) 59 1.9L; Splayed hind legs out of gates, pairing off last & out-booted down the running but kept finding line. F - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]13 of 14 5.1L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R9 21/09/2013 1800 Slow(6) Underwood Stks (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 402k Craig Williams (5) 59 (WFA) Btg:$19.00 $19.00; 1:54.70 (600/0:35.28) 1-It's A Dundeel (NZ) (J B Mc Donald, 12) 58; 2-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57 0.1L; 3-Dear Demi (B Rawiller, 6) 56 0.9L; Tucked in WTMF off hampered start & had to ease when racing close quarters down running but was good thru line. OPF - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 13 NS x SH[/TD] [TD]FLEM R6 05/10/2013 2520 Good(3) Bart Cummings R:Out 9m Entire Course 122k B Prebble (13) 60 (L: 54) Btg:$3.10 $5.00 $4.40F; 2:38.23 (600/0:36.30) 1-Araldo (GB) (G Boss, 7) 54; 3-Gotta Take Care (L Nolen, 3) 54 0.2L; 4-Crafty Cruiser (M J Walker, 9) 54 3.0L; Restrained WB/tracked up App t 6&7W (bunching field). Kept winding up steadily/just got there (lost protest). F - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]1 of 9 3/4 x SH[/TD] [TD]CAUL R8 12/10/2013 2400 Good(3) Herbert Power (Gr 2) R:True 221k J Bowman (7) 59.5 (L: 53) Btg:$3.70 $4.00 $3.50F; 2:29.98 (600/0:35.50) 2-Oasis Bloom (Damian Lane, 4) 53 0.8L; 3-Simenon (IRE) (K Mc Evoy, 3) 56.5 0.9L; 4-Let's Make Adeal (M J Walker, 5) 53 1.3L; Slid 2nd 2W. Challenged leader into Strt/too strong last 50m. OPF - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 24 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]5 TurquoiseDarkBlueCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]417238x115[/TD] [TD=width: 380]BROWN PANTHER (GB) (6) (Rtg:112) 55[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Tom Dascombe (Malpas Gb) Stats LY: 3: 2-0-0[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Richard Kingscote Stats LY: 5: 2-1-0[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b H 6 Shirocco (GER) x Treble Heights (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA)) Mr A Black & Owen Promotions Limited Turquoise, Dark Blue Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:17: 7-3-1 $486,315 Dist:1: 1-0-0 Good:12: 6-3-0 Dead:2: 0-0-1 Slow:3: 1-0-0 1st-up:4: 2-0-0 2nd-up:3: 3-0-0 Won at 1408(1) 2396(1) 2414(1) 2422(2) 2474(1) 3219(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 28 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]3 of 9 H x SH[/TD] [TD]CRGH R1 15/09/2012 2816 Dead Irish St Leger (Gr 1)233.414k R Kingscote (8) 62 (WFA) Btg:$ $4.30; 3:08.47 1-Royal Diamond (IRE) (N G Mc Cullagh, 9) 62; 2-Massiyn (IRE) (S Foley, 1) 57 0.2L; 4-Aiken (GB) (J Fortune, 6) 62 0.6L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 43 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]8 of 9 23.3L[/TD] [TD]LGP R2 28/10/2012 3100 Slow French St Leger (Gr 1)317.138k R Kingscote (9) 59 (WFA) Btg:3/1; 3:36.22 1-Les Beaufs (FR) (, 0) 55; 2-Silver Valny (FR) (, 0) 59 0.0L; 3-Rollex Borget (FR) (, 0) 55 4.5L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 238 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]1 of 6 3.5 x 9[/TD] [TD]PON R1 23/06/2013 2422 Good Castle Stakes 61.337k R Kingscote (2) 57.5 (L: 0) Btg:11/8; 2:39.71 2-Souviens Toi (GB) (, 0) 56.5 0.0L; 3-Between Us (GB) (, 0) 55.5 3.5L; 4-Main Sequence (USA) (T E Durcan, 1) 57.5 13.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 39 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]1 of 14 3.5 x 3/4[/TD] [TD]GGDW R1 01/08/2013 3219 Good Goodwood Cup (Gr 2)153.344k R Kingscote (2) 60.5 (WFA) Btg:13/2; 3:22.79 2-Ahzeemah (IRE) (K Fallon, 4) 60.5 3.5L; 3-Altano (GER) (E Pedroza, 9) 60.5 4.3L; 4-Number Theory (GB) (F Norton, 6) 60.5 5.6L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 55 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]5 of 9 4.9L[/TD] [TD]GGDW R1 25/09/2013 2012 Good Greene King 61.337k R Kingscote (1) 59.5 (L: 0) Btg:$ $4.00; 2:06.60 1-Grandeur (IRE) (Ryan Moore, 7) 57; 2-Quick Wit (GB) (S De Sousa, 8) 57 1.3L; 3-Making Eyes (IRE) (Martin Dwyer, 2) 55 2.8L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 41 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]6 BlackPurpleSash.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]142x3x6143[/TD] [TD=width: 380]FIORENTE (IRE) (BLKS) (5) (Rtg:113) 55[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Gai Waterhouse (Flemington) Stats LY: 822: 157-129-106[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Damien Oliver Stats LY: 124: 17-9-15[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]br H 6 Monsun (GER) x Desert Bloom (IRE) (Pilsudski (IRE)) A T Roberts, McClure Ferguson Oman (Mgr: P C McClure), K R Wood, Fesen Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Pollicina), B Pang, Bongiorno Herron (Mgr: R M Herron), D J Deykin, Team McDonnell (Mgr: J S McDonnell, Henderson Racing (Mgr: D A Henderson) & Fiorente (Mgr: T Mitevski) Black, Purple Sash[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:15: 3-4-2 $1,571,611 Dist:1: 0-1-0 Track:2: 0-1-0 T/D:1: 0-1-0 Good:10: 2-4-2 Dead:3: 0-0-0 Slow:2: 1-0-0 1st-up:4: 0-0-1 2nd-up:3: 2-1-0 Won at 1600(1) 2018(1) 2414(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 5 of 8 (0.0L) RAND R1 22/03/2013 1200 Good BTRL N Rawiller (3) ; 1:12.50 1-Bugaboo (ARG) (C W Brown, 1) ; 2-Strike The Stars (NZ) (P Robl, 6) 0.3L; 3-Mr Edison (B Shinn, 7) 0.5L (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 4 of 6 (0.0L) RAND R3 08/04/2013 1200 Heavy BTRL J B Mc Donald (4) ; 1:13.70 1-Somepin Anypin (NZ) (Thomas Huet, 1) ; 2-Ashokan (N Rawiller, 2) 0.2L; 3-Niagara (Tommy Berry, 3) 2.5L (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 172 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]3 of 8 1/2 x 1.3[/TD] [TD]RAND R7 27/04/2013 1400 Good(3) All Aged Stakes (Gr 1) R:+6m Entire Course 405k Tommy Berry (5) 59 (WFA) Btg:$31.00 $51.00; 1:22.89 (600/0:36.18) 1-All Too Hard (D Dunn, 7) 56.5; 2-Rain Affair (Craig Williams, 4) 59 0.5L; 4-Rolling Pin (NZ) (C Reith, 3) 59 2.0L; 7th 2W, long way off top. Peeled 5W line into strt. Flat 300-100m. Flew thru ruck late. (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 1 of 7 (3/4 x 3/4) RAND R1 19/07/2013 1400 Heavy BTRL N Rawiller (7) ; 1:26.60 2-Carlton House (USA) (J Bowman, 1) 0.8L; 3-Glencadam Gold (IRE) (Tim Clark, 2) 1.6L; 4-Spurtonic (Adam Sewell, 5) (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 2 of 7 (2 x 3.3) RAND R1 02/08/2013 1400 Slow BTRL Tim Clark (2) ; 1:26.90 1-Carlton House (USA) (Thomas Huet, 1) ; 3-Glencadam Gold (IRE) (B Shinn, 3) 5.3L; 4-Julienas (IRE) (Ms K O'Hara, 4)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 126 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]6 of 13 3.4L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R8 31/08/2013 1400 Dead(4) Memsie Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 352k N Rawiller (4) 59 (WFA) Btg:$12.00 $8.50; 1:24.43 (600/0:35.18) 1-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57; 2-Ferlax (NZ) (S Baster, 2) 58.5 2.3L; 3-Super Cool (G Boss, 11) 58.5 2.4L; In traffic WTMF to MF off missed kick & never got clear crack for majority strt. OPF - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]1 of 10 LH x SH[/TD] [TD]M V R6 14/09/2013 1600 Good(3) Dato'tan Stakes (Gr 2) R:True 305k N Rawiller (2) 59 (WFA) Btg:$2.90 $3.20; 1:37.28 (600/0:35.42) 2-Spacecraft (S Baster, 8) 59 0.2L; 3-Lidari (FR) (L Nolen, 1) 59 0.3L; 4-Super Cool (M Rodd, 6) 58.5 0.5L; Stepped off heels 8th top strt before surging in to bob ahead across line. BMF - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]4 of 16 0.5L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R8 05/10/2013 2000 Good(3) Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 502.5k N Rawiller (11) 56.5 (SWP) Btg:$4.80 $5.50 $4.80; 2:02.94 (600/0:35.70) 1-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 5) 57.5; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 1) 56.5 0.2L; 3-Fawkner (Nicholas Hall, 6) 55.5 0.4L; WB. In traffic rounding t 4W/wound up hard between runners from 200m. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]3 of 14 1/2H x LK[/TD] [TD]M V R10 26/10/2013 2040 Good(3) W.S. Cox Plate (Gr 1) R:Out 3m Course Proper, 2m 1000m Chute (1000m To 600m) 3050k B Shinn (14) 59 (WFA) Btg:$7.50 $8.00; 2:05.27 (600/0:36.18) 1-Shamus Award (C Schofield, 3) 49.5; 2-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 2) 59 0.1L; 4-Foreteller (GB) (C Newitt, 8) 59 1.3L; WTMF start/worked 2nd 2W 1100m. Stoked up bend/kept battling on strongly. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]7 GreenYellowStarAndArmbands.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]1522x81024[/TD] [TD=width: 380]FORETELLER (GB) (BLKS) (15) (Rtg:112) 55[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Chris Waller (Flemington) Stats LY: 1474: 221-213-177[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Craig Newitt Stats LY: 959: 114-113-107[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b G 7 Dansili (GB) x Prophecy (IRE) (Warning (GB)) Werrett Bloodstock (Mgr: N Werrett), G G Ltd Syn (Mgr: G Peterson), I Bruce, D Ackery, F Cook, Mrs C Cook, K Hunt, B Mathieson, R Smith & B Bradley Green, Yellow Star And Armbands[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:36: 10-4-1 $1,469,771 Track:3: 1-0-0 Good:19: 5-3-0 Dead:7: 2-1-0 Slow:7: 2-0-0 Heavy:3: 1-0-1 1st-up:6: 1-1-1 2nd-up:6: 1-0-0 Won at 1400(1) 1500(2) 1600(2) 1800(3) 2000(2)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 6 of 6 (0.0L) RHIL R4 05/08/2013 900 Good BTRL J R Collett (6) ; 0:56.50 1-Streama (J Bowman, 1) ; 2-Sacred Falls (NZ) (Tommy Berry, 2) 1.0L; 3-Sincero (Nathan Berry, 3) 1.3L (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 8 of 8 (0.0L) W FM R3 16/08/2013 800 Good BTRL K Mc Evoy (8) ; 0:49.00 1-Brave Soul (C Reith, 1) ; 2-Riva De Lago (J A Cassidy, 2) 1.8L; 3-Toydini (P Robl, 3) 2.6L(Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 98 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]8 of 13 3.6L[/TD] [TD]W FM R6 24/08/2013 1400 Good(3) Warwick Stakes (Gr 2) R:True 176.7k G Schofield (9) 59 (WFA) Btg:$26.00 $31.00; 1:21.55 (600/0:35.37) 1-Veyron (NZ) (C Reith, 2) 59; 2-Streama (G Boss, 5) 57 0.1L; 3-Rain Affair (N Rawiller, 12) 59 1.6L; Last rails. Outpaced app t/angled 5W into strt. Got moving final 150m. OPF - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]1 of 14 1/2H x 1.8[/TD] [TD]FLEM R6 07/09/2013 1600 Dead(4) Makybe Diva (Gr 1) R:True Entire Course 355k C Newitt (9) 59 (WFA) Btg:$15.00 $15.00; 1:37.04 (600/0:34.94) 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 5) 59 0.1L; 3-Moudre (M Zahra, 6) 59 1.9L; 4-Let's Make Adeal (Damian Lane, 7) 56.5 2.7L; Sat on runner-up tail WTMF, peeled clear 300m & paired off from rest thru 100m, bobbing ahead across line. F - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]12 of 14 5.0L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R9 21/09/2013 1800 Slow(6) Underwood Stks (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 402k C Newitt (11) 59 (WFA) Btg:$17.00 $18.00; 1:54.70 (600/0:35.28) 1-It's A Dundeel (NZ) (J B Mc Donald, 12) 58; 2-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57 0.1L; 3-Dear Demi (B Rawiller, 6) 56 0.9L; Went straight back to last & couldn't change-up under stick, finishing at close quarters. OPF - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 5 4 x 1[/TD] [TD]CAUL R6 12/10/2013 2000 Good(3) Caulfield Stks (Gr 1) R:True 402k C Newitt (4) 59 (WFA) Btg:$8.00 $10.00; 2:03.99 (600/0:34.33) 1-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 5) 57; 3-Super Cool (G Boss, 2) 58 5.0L; 4-Massiyn (IRE) (J Bowman, 1) 59 13.0L; Last/8L from front midrace. Took off rounding t/kept chasing. No danger. OPF - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]4 of 14 1.3L[/TD] [TD]M V R10 26/10/2013 2040 Good(3) W.S. Cox Plate (Gr 1) R:Out 3m Course Proper, 2m 1000m Chute (1000m To 600m) 3050k C Newitt (8) 59 (WFA) Btg:$21.00 $21.00; 2:05.27 (600/0:36.18) 1-Shamus Award (C Schofield, 3) 49.5; 2-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 2) 59 0.1L; 3-Fiorente (IRE) (B Shinn, 14) 59 0.5L; WTMF inside. SG t angled clear 4W/wound up strongly down middle Strt. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]8 FluorescentYellowNavyBlueSeams.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]72127x2212[/TD] [TD=width: 380]DANDINO (GB) (4) (Rtg:112) 54.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]M Botti (Newmarket (Gb)) Stats LY: 16: 5-6-2[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Ryan Moore Stats LY: 57: 11-3-9[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b/br H 7 Dansili (GB) x Generous Diana (GB) (Generous (IRE)) Australian Thoroughbred B'stock (Mgr D & E Dance), Merlin B'stock, I Hicks, C Smith, Kahlefeldt Family Racing, Scg Racing, G Gereaux, M Eastmure, W Martin, G De Graaff, C Willian, M Byrne, V Ristevski, F Morris, Love Racing, A Cid, Gogetters, Biggsys, Baker Bucket List, Atb Dandino Fluorescent Yellow, Navy Blue Seams[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:26: 8-9-1 $1,345,644 Good:24: 7-9-1 Slow:2: 1-0-0 1st-up:5: 2-1-1 2nd-up:5: 2-3-0 Won at 1810(1) 2028(1) 2066(1) 2414(3) 2424(1) 2716(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 56 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]7 of 12 3.0L[/TD] [TD]SHAT R4 09/12/2012 2400 Good Hong Kong Vase (Gr 1) R:Turf - A Course 15000k J Crowley (8) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $36.00; 2:28.73 (400/0:22.64) 1-Red Cadeaux (GB) (G Mosse, 7) 57; 2-Jaguar Mail (JPN) (D Whyte, 3) 57 0.1L; 3-Meandre (FR) (M Guyon, 9) 57 0.6L; Raced behind midfield, mostly on his own, until approaching final turn when swung wide and improved position. Looked chance 400m but no extra.[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 146 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]2 of 4 N x 2.5[/TD] [TD]NMKT R2 04/05/2013 2414 Good Jockey Club Stk (Gr 2)147.046k J P Murtagh (2) 56 (WFA) Btg:$ $3.25; 2:32.83 1-Universal (IRE) (J Fanning, 1) 56; 3-Wigmore Hall (IRE) (J P Spencer, 3) 58.5 2.8L; 4-Noble Mission (GB) (T P Queally, 4) 56 3.1L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 49 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]2 of 8 1 x 2.5[/TD] [TD]ASC R1 22/06/2013 2414 Good Hardwicke Stks (Gr 2)327.083k L Dettori (8) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $11.00; 2:30.65 1-Thomas Chippendale (IRE) (J P Murtagh, 7) 57; 3-Universal (IRE) (J Fanning, 2) 57 3.5L; 4-Noble Mission (GB) (T P Queally, 1) 57 3.6L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 56 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]1 of 7 1/2 x 3/4[/TD] [TD]ARL R1 17/08/2013 2716 Good St Leger 382.117k Ryan Moore (4) 54 (SW) Btg:4/5; 2:50.78 2-Suntracer (USA) (Eddie Castro, 5) 54 0.5L; 3-Najjaar (USA) (James Graham, 7) 54 1.3L; 4-Code Of Conduct (USA) (F Geroux, 3) 54 1.5L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 63 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]2 of 18 1.3 x NS[/TD] [TD]CAUL R10 19/10/2013 2400 Good(3) Caulfield Cup (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 2650k Craig Williams (16) 56.5 (L: 50.5) Btg:$9.50 $11.00; 2:29.10 (600/0:36.31) 1-Fawkner (Nicholas Hall, 10) 55; 3-Dear Demi (J B Mc Donald, 18) 53 1.4L; 4-Jet Away (GB) (D Oliver, 11) 55 1.8L; WTMF between runners. In traffic t worked clear centre 200m. Charged line. F - BGI[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]9 LightBlueGreenHoopsAndCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]640x0x5004[/TD] [TD=width: 380]ETHIOPIA (BLKS) (14) (Rtg:109) 54.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Pat Carey (Mornington) Stats LY: 333: 28-32-24[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Rhys Mc Leod Stats LY: 312: 20-28-28[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b G 5 Helenus x Shona (Spectrum (IRE)) Wyadup Valley Farm (Mgr: T J Delroy) Light Blue, Green Hoops And Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:13: 1-1-2 $1,153,300 Dist:1: 0-0-0 Track:4: 0-0-0 T/D:1: 0-0-0 Good:5: 1-0-0 Dead:5: 0-0-2 Slow:2: 0-1-0 Heavy:1: 0-0-0 1st-up:4: 0-0-1 2nd-up:3: 0-0-1 Won at 2400(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 165 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]17 of 18 12.2L[/TD] [TD]RAND R8 20/04/2013 1600 Heavy(10) Doncaster Mile (Gr 1) R:+3m Entire Course 2012k R Mc Leod (6) 55.5 (L: 53) Btg:$21.00 $21.00; 1:37.99 (600/0:35.57) 1-Sacred Falls (NZ) (Tommy Berry, 4) 53; 2-Pierro (N Rawiller, 2) 57 0.8L; 3-Norzita (NZ) (Craig Williams, 14) 53 1.6L; H/S. WB 2-3W. Did nothing in run home. No abs. (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 140 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]5 of 14 3.1L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R6 07/09/2013 1600 Dead(4) Makybe Diva (Gr 1) R:True Entire Course 355k R Mc Leod (10) 59 (WFA) Btg:$31.00 $26.00; 1:37.04 (600/0:34.94) 1-Foreteller (GB) (C Newitt, 9) 59; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 5) 59 0.1L; 3-Moudre (M Zahra, 6) 59 1.9L; Run-lined 4th to 5th before stepping 3 deep to 3rd thru 800m up to turn, boxing on at tight quarters down running & found line. F - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]14 of 14 7.9L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R9 21/09/2013 1800 Slow(6) Underwood Stks (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 402k R Mc Leod (1) 59 (WFA) Btg:$41.00 $51.00; 1:54.70 (600/0:35.28) 1-It's A Dundeel (NZ) (J B Mc Donald, 12) 58; 2-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57 0.1L; 3-Dear Demi (B Rawiller, 6) 56 0.9L; Stalked MF fence & couldn't pick-up, staying underneath pack round bend & early strt contact. OPF - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 28 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]13 of 18 9.7L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R10 19/10/2013 2400 Good(3) Caulfield Cup (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 2650k R Mc Leod (12) 56.5 (L: 50.5) Btg:$41.00 $41.00; 2:29.10 (600/0:36.31) 1-Fawkner (Nicholas Hall, 10) 55; 2-Dandino (GB) (Craig Williams, 16) 56.5 1.3L; 3-Dear Demi (J B Mc Donald, 18) 53 1.4L; WTMF 2&3W. Stoked up from 600m/out centre into Strt. Outsprinted. F - BGI[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]4 of 14 2.7L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R3 02/11/2013 2500 Dead(4) Lexus Stakes (Gr 3) R:True 301.5k J Bowman (9) 58 (L: 54) Btg:$31.00 $26.00; 2:39.87 (600/0:34.53) 1-Ruscello (IRE) (K Mc Evoy, 12) 54; 2-Let's Make Adeal (M J Walker, 13) 54 0.2L; 3-Araldo (GB) (G Boss, 6) 54 1.7L; Sett last tt. Taken extreme outside kept. Kept coming. Not punished. F - TF(Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]10 NavyBlueWhiteArmbandsRoyalBlueCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]112x3x7531[/TD] [TD=width: 380]FAWKNER (BLKS) (8) (Rtg:112) 54.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Robert Hickmott (Mt. Macedon) Stats LY: 121: 17-17-12[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Nicholas Hall Stats LY: 600: 66-82-83[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b/br G 6 Reset x Dane Belltar (Danewin) N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams Navy Blue, White Armbands, Royal Blue Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:20: 9-3-3 $2,420,751 Track:9: 5-2-1 Good:10: 3-1-3 Dead:6: 2-2-0 Slow:2: 2-0-0 Heavy:2: 2-0-0 1st-up:6: 2-0-1 2nd-up:5: 3-1-0 Won at 1400(2) 1410(1) 1600(3) 1610(1) 1800(1) 2400(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 132 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]3 of 7 4 x 1/2[/TD] [TD]M V(N) R8 22/03/2013 1200 Good(3) William Reid (Gr 1) R:+2m Entire Course 404k Craig Williams (4) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:$26.00 $26.00; 1:11.08 (600/0:33.66) 1-Black Caviar (L Nolen, 6) 56.5; 2-Karuta Queen (Tommy Berry, 2) 56.5 4.0L; 4-Luckygray (S O'Donnell, 1) 58.5 4.6L; Pocket 5th before lining up for 3rd. (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 169 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]7 of 14 2.0L[/TD] [TD]RAND R6 07/09/2013 1400 Good(3) Tramway Stakes (Gr 3) R:+8m Entire Course 125.8k Nicholas Hall (8) 58 (SWP) Btg:$3.40 $4.20 $3.90F; 1:21.37 (600/0:35.37) 1-Malavio (Nathan Berry, 14) 57.5; 2-Bello (K Mc Evoy, 6) 58 0.1L; 3-Royal Descent (G Schofield, 12) 58 0.6L; Drifted long WB 2W. Angled clear 7W 400-300m.Wound-up solidly. OPF - BGI (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]5 of 9 2.3L[/TD] [TD]RAND R5 21/09/2013 1600 Dead(4) George Main (Gr 1) R:True 355k Nicholas Hall (1) 59 (WFA) Btg:$10.00 $14.00; 1:34.78 (600/0:35.49) 1-Streama (B Shinn, 6) 57; 2-Royal Descent (N Rawiller, 3) 56.5 0.2L; 3-Veyron (NZ) (C Reith, 9) 59 1.5L; 5th rails. Pushed along app t. SG. Across heels 4W at 300m. Kept chasing. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]3 of 16 SN x H[/TD] [TD]FLEM R8 05/10/2013 2000 Good(3) Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 502.5k Nicholas Hall (6) 55.5 (SWP) Btg:$11.00 $13.00; 2:02.94 (600/0:35.70) 1-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 5) 57.5; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 1) 56.5 0.2L; 4-Fiorente (IRE) (N Rawiller, 11) 56.5 0.5L; MF between runners. Travelled into race 4&5W tt/ran 2nd 150m. Kept battling line. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]1 of 18 1.3 x NS[/TD] [TD]CAUL R10 19/10/2013 2400 Good(3) Caulfield Cup (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 2650k Nicholas Hall (10) 55 (L: 50.5) Btg:$11.00 $12.00 $11.00; 2:29.10 (600/0:36.31)2-Dandino (GB) (Craig Williams, 16) 56.5 1.3L; 3-Dear Demi (J B Mc Donald, 18) 53 1.4L; 4-Jet Away (GB) (D Oliver, 11) 55 1.8L; MF inside. Angled clear 6W 300m/raced front passing 100m. F - BGI (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]11 NavyBlueWhiteArmbandsRedCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]4x8841x787[/TD] [TD=width: 380]MOURAYAN (IRE) (BLKS) (19) (Rtg:110) 54.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Robert Hickmott (Mt. Macedon) Stats LY: 121: 17-17-12[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Brenton Avdulla Stats LY: 618: 60-50-64[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b/br H 8 Alhaarth (IRE) x Mouramara (IRE) (Kahyasi (IRE)) N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, V Sammartino, A L & Mrs B A Green, B N Singer, P Mehrten & M S Gudinski Navy Blue, White Armbands, Red Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:41: 5-8-5 $2,043,541 Dist:3: 1-0-1 Track:12: 1-2-0 T/D:1: 0-0-0 Good:20: 3-3-1 Dead:15: 0-5-3 Slow:4: 2-0-1 Heavy:2: 0-0-0 1st-up:10: 0-0-1 2nd-up:8: 1-3-0 Won at 1609(1) 1810(1) 2000(1) 2500(1) 3200(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 35 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]4 of 12 4.4L[/TD] [TD]RAND R4 13/04/2013 2600 Dead(4) Chairman's Qlty (Gr 2) R:True 176.7k J Bowman (2) 58.5 (L: 53) Btg:$11.00 $14.00 $13.00; 2:44.43 (600/0:37.87) 1-Tremec (NZ) (C Newitt, 3) 53; 2-Blood Brotha (NZ) (M Rodd, 4) 55.5 0.2L; 3-Aliyana Tilde (C W Brown, 6) 53 1.7L; 5th 2W. Peeled 4W t. Cornered gamely/loomed 300m then grinded.(Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]1 of 10 3/4 x 1/2H[/TD] [TD]RAND R6 27/04/2013 3200 Good(3) Sydney Cup (Gr 1) R:+6m Entire Course 528k J Bowman (2) 58 (L: 52.5) Btg:$11.00 $12.00; 3:24.29 (600/0:37.27) 2-Norsqui (Chris Symons, 6) 55 0.8L; 3-Aliyana Tilde (Craig Williams, 4) 54.5 0.9L; 4-Blood Brotha (NZ) (M Rodd, 3) 55.5 3.0L; 6th 2W. Fanned 6W t. Steadily closed in from 3L off 250m to hit lead 75m. (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 133 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]7 of 14 3.6L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R6 07/09/2013 1600 Dead(4) Makybe Diva (Gr 1) R:True Entire Course 355k C Schofield(a) (2) 59 (WFA) Btg:$81.00 $81.00; 1:37.04 (600/0:34.94) 1-Foreteller (GB) (C Newitt, 9) 59; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 5) 59 0.1L; 3-Moudre (M Zahra, 6) 59 1.9L; Tracked-up MF & was only warming thru traffic final 100m. F - BGW(Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 28 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]8 of 14 3.0L[/TD] [TD]RAND R9 05/10/2013 2400 Good(3) The Metro. (Gr 1) R:+3m Entire Course 405k K Mc Evoy (13) 58 (L: 52.5) Btg:$16.00 $21.00; 2:32.07 (600/0:34.82) 1-Seville (GER) (J Bowman, 8) 55.5; 2-Julienas (IRE) (Tommy Berry, 12) 55 0.5L; 3-Sneak A Peek (ITY) (J Parr, 10) 54.5 0.8L; Crossed O/L. Under pressure t/outpaced. Boxed on steadily. OPF - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 28 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]7 of 9 8.1L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R5 02/11/2013 2000 Good(3) Mackinnon Stks (Gr 1) R:True 1002.5k S W Arnold (4) 59 (WFA) Btg:$17.00 $21.00; 2:03.59 (600/0:34.89) 1-Side Glance (GB) (J P Spencer, 6) 59; 2-Dear Demi (C Munce, 8) 56.5 0.8L; 3-Moriarty (IRE) (C Newitt, 9) 59 0.9L; O/L sett. Always 2nd 1W tt. Dropped out. OPF - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]12 NavyBlueWhiteArmbandsGoldCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]x052x00917[/TD] [TD=width: 380]SEVILLE (GER) (BLKS) (9) (Rtg:110) 54.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Robert Hickmott (Mt. Macedon) Stats LY: 121: 17-17-12[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Hugh Bowman Stats LY: 770: 118-124-98[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b H 6 Galileo (IRE) x Silverskaya (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA)) N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, B N Singer, V Sammartino, P Mehrten, M Gudinski, Heffernan Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: D A Heffernan), Jacobsen Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: P N Jacobsen), Echo Beach Bloodstock (Mgr: A L & B A Green) Navy Blue, White Armbands, Gold Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:19: 2-6-1 $1,171,943 Track:1: 0-1-0 Good:12: 1-4-1 Dead:3: 0-1-0 Slow:3: 1-1-0 Heavy:1: 0-0-0 1st-up:5: 0-2-0 2nd-up:5: 1-0-0 Won at 1408(1) 2400(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 329 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]13 of 13 8.2L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R8 31/08/2013 1400 Dead(4) Memsie Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 352k Craig Williams (13) 59 (WFA) Btg:$81.00 $101.00 $71.00; 1:24.43 (600/0:35.18)1-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57; 2-Ferlax (NZ) (S Baster, 2) 58.5 2.3L; 3-Super Cool (G Boss, 11) 58.5 2.4L; Went back to last off slow start & just a blowing out the cobwebs run. OPF - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]10 of 10 3.4L[/TD] [TD]M V R6 14/09/2013 1600 Good(3) Dato'tan Stakes (Gr 2) R:True 305k Craig Williams (7) 59 (WFA) Btg:$31.00 $51.00; 1:37.28 (600/0:35.42) 1-Fiorente (IRE) (N Rawiller, 2) 59; 2-Spacecraft (S Baster, 8) 59 0.2L; 3-Lidari (FR) (L Nolen, 1) 59 0.3L; Paired up last before majority hands only finish out deep, late whip. BMF - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]9 of 16 5.8L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R8 21/09/2013 2000 Slow(6) Naturalism Stks (Gr 3) R:Out 9m Entire Course 150.75k Craig Williams (2) 58.5 (L: 54) Btg:$12.00 $15.00; 2:07.23 (600/0:35.96) 1-Mr O'ceirin (NZ) (G Boss, 15) 56.5; 2-Kesampour (FR) (L Nolen, 16) 55.5 1.0L; 3-Bit Of Hell (IRE) (D Dunn, 11) 54 2.3L; Stalked MF & swung in 3rd near to inside, couldn't change up & shown stick 100m-50m. OPF - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]1 of 14 1/2 x N[/TD] [TD]RAND R9 05/10/2013 2400 Good(3) The Metro. (Gr 1) R:+3m Entire Course 405k J Bowman (8) 55.5 (L: 52.5) Btg:$9.50 $11.00 $10.00; 2:32.07 (600/0:34.82) 2-Julienas (IRE) (Tommy Berry, 12) 55 0.5L; 3-Sneak A Peek (ITY) (J Parr, 10) 54.5 0.8L; 4-Ironstein (B Avdulla, 3) 52.5 0.9L; Box-seated. Waited for split/inside run 400m. Chased hard/got there final 50m. OPF - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]7 of 14 5.6L[/TD] [TD]M V R10 26/10/2013 2040 Good(3) W.S. Cox Plate (Gr 1) R:Out 3m Course Proper, 2m 1000m Chute (1000m To 600m) 3050k J Bowman (9) 59 (WFA) Btg:$31.00 $31.00; 2:05.27 (600/0:36.18) 1-Shamus Award (C Schofield, 3) 49.5; 2-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 2) 59 0.1L; 3-Fiorente (IRE) (B Shinn, 14) 59 0.5L; WTMF 3&4WNC. Took off wider 500m/kept on same spot Strt. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]13 RoyalBlueLargeWhiteBraceWhiteStripeRedBraceRoyalBlueAndYellowStarsSleeves.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]x311x34935[/TD] [TD=width: 380]SUPER COOL (BLKS) (13) (Rtg:113) 54.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Mark Kavanagh (Flemington) Stats LY: 382: 61-33-48[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Corey Brown Stats LY: 356: 36-52-42[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b G 4 Fastnet Rock x Queen Mother (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) Rokk Ebony Synd (Mgr: Tj Torcasio), Calabria Synd, Wind Flyer Racing, Rokk Ebony No 2 Synd, Mr A E Fargas, Mr B C D Holt Royal Blue, Large White Brace, White Stripe, Red Brace, Royal Blue And Yellow Stars Sleeves[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:14: 4-2-3 $1,396,350 Track:4: 1-1-0 Good:11: 2-2-2 Dead:3: 2-0-1 1st-up:4: 1-0-2 2nd-up:3: 1-0-0 Won at 1300(1) 1800(1) 2000(1) 2040(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 175 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]3 of 13 2.3 x S1/2H[/TD] [TD]CAUL R8 31/08/2013 1400 Dead(4) Memsie Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 352k G Boss (11) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:$16.00 $17.00; 1:24.43 (600/0:35.18) 1-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57; 2-Ferlax (NZ) (S Baster, 2) 58.5 2.3L; 4-It's A Dundeel (NZ) (J B Mc Donald, 1) 58.5 2.8L; Latched onto WTMF wide cart-up & only warming up final 50m, after winding-up from deepest off bend. OPF - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]4 of 10 0.5L[/TD] [TD]M V R6 14/09/2013 1600 Good(3) Dato'tan Stakes (Gr 2) R:True 305k M Rodd (6) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:$2.70 $2.60F; 1:37.28 (600/0:35.42) 1-Fiorente (IRE) (N Rawiller, 2) 59; 2-Spacecraft (S Baster, 8) 59 0.2L; 3-Lidari (FR) (L Nolen, 1) 59 0.3L; Held-up in MF traffic & couldn't get the momentum going till half-way down strt. BMF - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]9 of 16 3.7L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R8 05/10/2013 2000 Good(3) Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 502.5k M Rodd (7) 56.5 (SWP) Btg:$6.50 $7.00; 2:02.94 (600/0:35.70) 1-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 5) 57.5; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 1) 56.5 0.2L; 3-Fawkner (Nicholas Hall, 6) 55.5 0.4L; WTMF 2W. In traffic 4W t until passing 300m. Unable quicken kept finding line. Prepared forgive. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]3 of 5 4 x 1[/TD] [TD]CAUL R6 12/10/2013 2000 Good(3) Caulfield Stks (Gr 1) R:True 402k G Boss (2) 58 (WFA) Btg:$5.00 $5.50; 2:03.99 (600/0:34.33) 1-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 5) 57; 2-Foreteller (GB) (C Newitt, 4) 59 4.0L; 4-Massiyn (IRE) (J Bowman, 1) 59 13.0L; 3rd/5L from front midrace. Ran on 4W around t/just battled last 200m. OPF - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]5 of 14 3.3L[/TD] [TD]M V R10 26/10/2013 2040 Good(3) W.S. Cox Plate (Gr 1) R:Out 3m Course Proper, 2m 1000m Chute (1000m To 600m) 3050k C W Brown (13) 57.5 (WFA) Btg:$21.00 $18.00; 2:05.27 (600/0:36.18) 1-Shamus Award (C Schofield, 3) 49.5; 2-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 2) 59 0.1L; 3-Fiorente (IRE) (B Shinn, 14) 59 0.5L; 3rd & 4th 2W. Unable quicken into Strt/kept on. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]14 NavyBlueWhiteArmbandsPinkCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]73948x0320[/TD] [TD=width: 380]MASKED MARVEL (GB) (2) (Rtg:108) 54[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Robert Hickmott (Mt. Macedon) Stats LY: 121: 17-17-12[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Michael Rodd Stats LY: 447: 63-54-56[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b H 6 Montjeu (IRE) x Waldmark (GER) (Mark Of Esteem (IRE)) N C Williams, Mr & Mrs L J Williams, B N Singer, V J Sammartino, Echo Beach B/S (Mgrs: A L & B A Green), M S Gudinski, Jacobsen Bloodstock P/L, J A Ingham, P M Mehrten Navy Blue, White Armbands, Pink Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:17: 4-1-2 $644,242 Track:1: 0-0-0 Good:12: 4-0-1 Dead:4: 0-1-1 Slow:1: 0-0-0 1st-up:4: 1-0-0 2nd-up:4: 1-0-2 Won at 1621(1) 2213(1) 2615(1) 2937(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 27 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]8 of 10 8.0L[/TD] [TD]DCT R1 14/09/2012 3621 Good Doncaster Cup (Gr 2)149.658k W Buick (3) 57.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $10.00; 3:58.11 1-Times Up (GB) (E Ahern, 4) 57.5; 2-High Jinx (IRE) (Graham Lee, 6) 57.5 0.3L; 3-Hurricane Higgins (IRE) (N Callan, 5) 57.5 1.6L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 358 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]14 of 14 5.9L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R6 07/09/2013 1600 Dead(4) Makybe Diva (Gr 1) R:True Entire Course 355k S W Arnold (12) 59 (WFA) Btg:$51.00 $61.00; 1:37.04 (600/0:34.94) 1-Foreteller (GB) (C Newitt, 9) 59; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 5) 59 0.1L; 3-Moudre (M Zahra, 6) 59 1.9L; Import who got back to last & finished it off OK after chasing fresh t'out. F - BGW[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]3 of 9 1 x H[/TD] [TD]RAND R7 21/09/2013 2000 Dead(4) Hill Stakes (Gr 2) R:True 201.7k Nicholas Hall (2) 59 (WFA) Btg:$12.00 $20.00; 2:03.62 (600/0:36.41) 1-Moriarty (IRE) (N Rawiller, 4) 59; 2-Glencadam Gold (IRE) (Tommy Berry, 3) 59 1.0L; 4-Sneak A Peek (ITY) (J Parr, 6) 59 1.7L; 8th rails. Angled 6W to improve app t. Ran out very badly final 250m/kept chasing. F - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 7 SN x 1.5[/TD] [TD]RAND R3 05/10/2013 2000 Dead(4) Craven Plate (Gr 3) R:+3m Entire Course 125.8k J Bowman (4) 59 (WFA) Btg:$2.25 $2.90F; 2:03.75 (600/0:35.25) 1-Honorius (J B Mc Donald, 2) 58; 3-Vaquera (NZ) (B Shinn, 1) 56 1.7L; 4-Hippopus (NZ) (Tommy Berry, 5) 58 2.4L; 6th 2W. Improved 4W app t. Chased strongly right to line. F - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]13 of 14 11.5L[/TD] [TD]M V R10 26/10/2013 2040 Good(3) W.S. Cox Plate (Gr 1) R:Out 3m Course Proper, 2m 1000m Chute (1000m To 600m) 3050k M Rodd (5) 59 (WFA) Btg:$31.00 $31.00; 2:05.27 (600/0:36.18) 1-Shamus Award (C Schofield, 3) 49.5; 2-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 2) 59 0.1L; 3-Fiorente (IRE) (B Shinn, 14) 59 0.5L; Out back/deep. Stoked up 6&7W tt. D/N into Strt. F - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]15 GreyBeigeStarGreyAndBeigeStarsSleevesAndCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]11150x1582[/TD] [TD=width: 380]MOUNT ATHOS (IRE) (22) (Rtg:109) 54[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Luca Cumani (Newmarket (Gb)) Stats LY: 9: 2-1-0[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Craig Williams Stats LY: 368: 54-49-42[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b G 7 Montjeu (IRE) x Ionian Sea (GB) (Slip Anchor (GB)) Dr M Koukash Grey, Beige Star, Grey And Beige Stars Sleeves And Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:26: 8-1-1 $499,699 Dist:2: 0-0-0 Track:1: 0-0-0 T/D:1: 0-0-0 Good:23: 7-1-1 Dead:1: 1-0-0 Slow:2: 0-0-0 1st-up:5: 3-0-0 2nd-up:5: 1-0-1 Won at 2098(1) 2414(2) 2696(1) 2716(1) 2816(3)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]12 of 17 10.3L[/TD] [TD]R1 25/11/2012 2400 Good Japan Cup (Gr 1)6122.189k Ryan Moore (5) 57 (L: 0) Btg:$ $89.40; 2:23.10 1-Gentildonna (JPN) (Y Iwata, 15) 53; 2-Orfevre (JPN) (K Ikezoe, 17) 57 0.1L; 3-Rulership (JPN) (Craig Williams, 13) 57 2.6L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 166 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]1 of 6 9 x 14[/TD] [TD]CHES R1 10/05/2013 2696 Dead Ormonde Stakes (Gr 3)115.01k J P Spencer (5) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $2.35; 2:56.13 2-Mad Moose (IRE) (D Tudhope, 6) 57 9.0L; 3-Communicator (GB) (D Probert, 2) 57 23.0L; 4-Memphis Tennessee (IRE) (Ryan Moore, 3) 57 35.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 43 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]5 of 8 3.8L[/TD] [TD]ASC R1 22/06/2013 2414 Good Hardwicke Stks (Gr 2)327.083k J P Spencer (4) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $3.80; 2:30.65 1-Thomas Chippendale (IRE) (J P Murtagh, 7) 57; 2-Dandino (GB) (L Dettori, 8) 57 1.0L; 3-Universal (IRE) (J Fanning, 2) 57 3.5L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 40 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]8 of 14 8.9L[/TD] [TD]GGDW R1 01/08/2013 3219 Good Goodwood Cup (Gr 2)153.344k J P Spencer (12) 60.5 (WFA) Btg:3/1; 3:22.79 1-Brown Panther (GB) (R Kingscote, 2) 60.5; 2-Ahzeemah (IRE) (K Fallon, 4) 60.5 3.5L; 3-Altano (GER) (E Pedroza, 9) 60.5 4.3L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 23 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]2 of 7 H x 6[/TD] [TD]GGDW R1 24/08/2013 2816 Good March Stakes 61.337k R D Hughes (4) 62.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $3.00E; 3:04.87 1-Harris Tweed (GB) (George Baker, 7) 60.5; 3-Tac De Boistron (FR) (L Dettori, 5) 60.5 6.2L; 4-Camborne (GB) (Ms N Mackay, 3) 60.5 10.7L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 73 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]16 RoyalBlueFlyEmiratesLogo.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]x1220x1122[/TD] [TD=width: 380]ROYAL EMPIRE (IRE) (11) 54[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Saeed Bin Suroor (Newmarket (Gb)) Stats LY: 31: 7-11-0[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Kerrin Mc Evoy Stats LY: 580: 87-66-64[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b H 5 Teofilo (IRE) x Zeiting (IRE) (Zieten (USA)) Godolphin Management Co Ltd Royal Blue, Fly Emirates Logo[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:13: 5-5-1 $261,176 Good:12: 5-4-1 Dead:1: 0-1-0 1st-up:3: 3-0-0 2nd-up:3: 1-1-1 Won at 1609(2) 1900(1) 2018(1) 2716(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]11 of 11 14.8L[/TD] [TD]DUBA R2 02/03/2013 2000 Good 3yo+ Hcp (112) 143.29k M Barzalona (3) 60 (L: 0) Btg:$ $1.50F; 2:04.09 1-Quick Wit (GB) (, 0) 57; 2-Jutland (GB) (, 0) 56.5 0.1L; 3-Burano (IRE) (, 0) 54.5 0.4L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 140 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]1 of 6 1.5 x 4.5[/TD] [TD]GBNW R1 20/07/2013 2018 Good Steventon Stks 56.737k S De Sousa (1) 59 (WFA) Btg:$ $3.30F; 2:06.38 2-Al Waab (IRE) (, 0) 55 1.5L; 3-Dick Doughtywylie (GB) (, 0) 59 6.0L; 4-Black Spirit (USA) (, 0) 59 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 28 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]1 of 10 1.5 x 1/2[/TD] [TD]GBNW R1 17/08/2013 2716 Good Freer Stakes (Gr 3)92.006k K Fallon (2) 59 (WFA) Btg:$ $9.00; 2:50.43 2-Red Cadeaux (GB) (G Mosse, 7) 61.5 1.5L; 3-Lost In The Moment (IRE) (P J Smullen, 9) 59 2.0L; 4-Genzy (FR) (P Dobbs, 3) 59 3.3L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 10 H x 3.5[/TD] [TD]KPT R1 07/09/2013 2414 Good September Stks (Gr 3)92.006k S De Sousa (6) 60.5 (WFA) Btg:9/4; 2:30.02 1-Prince Bishop (IRE) (K Fallon, 2) 59; 3-Main Sequence (USA) (T E Durcan, 8) 59 3.7L; 4-Prince Alzain (USA) (F Tylicki, 4) 59 4.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 28 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]2 of 7 2.5 x 2.5[/TD] [TD]ASC R1 05/10/2013 2414 Dead C'berland Lodge (Gr 3)92.006k K Fallon (6) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $5.00; 2:35.03 1-Secret Number (GB) (S De Sousa, 2) 54; 3-Gatewood (GB) (R Havlin, 1) 57 5.0L; 4-Repeater (GB) (Graham Lee, 3) 57 5.2L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 31 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]17 BlueWhiteAndOrangeElizaParkLogoWhiteSleevesOrangeArmbandsBlueCapGoldPompom.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]4411x21321[/TD] [TD=width: 380]VOLEUSE DE COEURS (IRE) (21) (Rtg:113) 54[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Michael Moroney (Flemington)Changed trainers from: D K Weld Stats LY: 903: 103-114-109[/TD] [TD=width: 220]James Mc Donald Stats LY: 545: 83-71-65[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Changed trainers from: D K Weld[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b M 5 Teofilo (IRE) x Vadorga (GB) (Grand Lodge (USA)) Eliza Park International (Mgr: Mr M W Lui), T K Cheng, Y L Lee, B S Chui, S T Wan, K B Lo, K H Wong & P C Chan Blue, White And Orange Eliza Park Logo, White Sleeves, Orange Armbands, Blue Cap, Gold Pom pom[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:13: 5-3-2 $279,235 Dist:2: 2-0-0 Good:5: 1-2-2 Slow:7: 3-1-0 Heavy:1: 1-0-0 1st-up:3: 0-2-1 2nd-up:3: 2-0-0 Won at 2213(1) 2816(2) 3219(2)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 179 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]2 of 4 2.3 x 5.5[/TD] [TD]LMRK R1 11/04/2013 2414 Slow 4yo+ Hcp 15.201k P J Smullen (5) 60.5 (L: 0) Btg:$ $2.90F; 3:14.01 1-El Salvador (IRE) (, 0) 61; 3-Chicago (IRE) (, 0) 61 7.8L; 4-Rich Coast (GB) (, 0) 61.5 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 38 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]1 of 7 2 x 4.5[/TD] [TD]NAVN R1 19/05/2013 2816 Slow Vintage Crop 54.092k P J Smullen (1) 57 (WFA) Btg:$ $2.75F; 3:07.76 2-Missunited (IRE) (, 0) 57 2.0L; 3-El Salvador (IRE) (, 0) 59.5 6.5L; 4-Steps To Freedom (IRE) (, 0) 59.5 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 42 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]3 of 7 5 x 1/2[/TD] [TD]CRGH R1 30/06/2013 2816 Good Curragh Cup (Gr 3)74.424k P J Smullen (5) 61 (WFA) Btg:$ $2.50F; 2:56.33 1-Ernest Hemingway (IRE) (J A Heffernan, 1) 62; 2-Royal Diamond (IRE) (J P Murtagh, 3) 63.5 5.0L; 4-El Salvador (IRE) (, 0) 62 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 55 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 5 1/2 x 5.5[/TD] [TD]CRGH R1 24/08/2013 2816 Good St Leger Trial (Gr 3)72.967k P J Smullen (5) 61 (L: 0) Btg:9/2; 2:58.88 1-Royal Diamond (IRE) (J P Murtagh, 2) 62.5; 3-Ernest Hemingway (IRE) (J P O'Brien, 1) 62.5 6.0L; 4-Sir Ector (USA) (C Hayes, 4) 61 13.5L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 22 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]1 of 10 6 x H[/TD] [TD]CRGH R1 15/09/2013 2816 Good Irish St Leger (Gr 1)233.088k C D Hayes(a) (6) 61 (WFA) Btg:$ $10.00; 3:00.08 2-Ahzeemah (IRE) (S De Sousa, 4) 62 4.0L; 3-Saddler's Rock (IRE) (D P Mc Donogh, 7) 62 6.2L; 4-Red Cadeaux (GB) (G Mosse, 8) 62 11.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 51 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]18 WhiteBlackStarsPurpleAndWhiteStarsSleevesPurpleAndWhiteQuarteredCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]2611171457[/TD] [TD=width: 380]HAWKSPUR (BLKS) (18) (Rtg:110) 53.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Chris Waller (Rosehill) Stats LY: 1474: 221-213-177[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Jimmy Cassidy Stats LY: 356: 57-59-39[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]ch G 4 Purrealist x Mollyhawk (Catbird) D Puglisi, A Muollo, T Ristevski & E Spoljar White, Black Stars, Purple And White Stars Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:23: 7-6-0 $871,380 Track:1: 0-0-0 Good:8: 2-1-0 Dead:10: 3-3-0 Slow:4: 2-1-0 Heavy:1: 0-1-0 1st-up:4: 0-1-0 2nd-up:3: 0-2-0 Won at 1600(1) 1800(1) 1850(1) 1900(1) 2100(1) 2200(1) 2400(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 4 of 6 (0.0L) RHIL R4 05/08/2013 900 Good BTRL J A Cassidy (4) ; 0:56.50 1-Streama (J Bowman, 1) ; 2-Sacred Falls (NZ) (Tommy Berry, 2) 1.0L; 3-Sincero (Nathan Berry, 3) 1.3L (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 9 of 9 (0.0L) W FM R2 16/08/2013 800 Good BTRL J A Cassidy (9) ; 0:48.20 1-Heart Testa (J R Collett, 1) ; 2-Malavio (Nathan Berry, 2) 0.8L; 3-Dear Demi (J B Mc Donald, 3) 2.3L (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 77 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]7 of 13 2.6L[/TD] [TD]W FM R6 24/08/2013 1400 Good(3) Warwick Stakes (Gr 2) R:True 176.7k J A Cassidy (3) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:$21.00 $31.00; 1:21.55 (600/0:35.37) 1-Veyron (NZ) (C Reith, 2) 59; 2-Streama (G Boss, 5) 57 0.1L; 3-Rain Affair (N Rawiller, 12) 59 1.6L; Back 2W. Improved from 600m/SG into strt. Chased along inside/eased off heels late. OPF - TF(Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]1 of 11 3.3 x SN[/TD] [TD]RAND R7 07/09/2013 1600 Good(3) Chelmsford Stks (Gr 2) R:+8m Entire Course 176.7k J A Cassidy (2) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:$6.00 $7.00 $5.50; 1:34.79 (600/0:34.71) 2-Beaten Up (GB) (J Bowman, 9) 59 3.3L; 3-Lightinthenite (Nicholas Hall, 8) 59 3.5L; 4-Moriarty (IRE) (B Avdulla, 7) 59 4.1L; Restrained long WB rails. SG. Wound-up thru ruck/got split 3W at 150m. Charged away! OPF - BGI (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]4 of 9 2.1L[/TD] [TD]RAND R5 21/09/2013 1600 Dead(4) George Main (Gr 1) R:True 355k J A Cassidy (2) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:$3.60 $4.80 $4.40; 1:34.78 (600/0:35.49) 1-Streama (B Shinn, 6) 57; 2-Royal Descent (N Rawiller, 3) 56.5 0.2L; 3-Veyron (NZ) (C Reith, 9) 59 1.5L; Outpaced last rails. Hooked widest 6W t. Wound-up very gamely. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]5 of 16 0.6L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R8 05/10/2013 2000 Good(3) Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 502.5k M J Walker (15) 56.5 (SWP) Btg:$13.00 $13.00; 2:02.94 (600/0:35.70) 1-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 5) 57.5; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 1) 56.5 0.2L; 3-Fawkner (Nicholas Hall, 6) 55.5 0.4L; Last inside. Locked away fence into Strt/kept weaving. Drove forward final 100m between runners. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]7 of 18 2.4L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R10 19/10/2013 2400 Good(3) Caulfield Cup (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 2650k J A Cassidy (14) 54.5 (L: 50.5) Btg:$5.00 $4.20F; 2:29.10 (600/0:36.31) 1-Fawkner (Nicholas Hall, 10) 55; 2-Dandino (GB) (Craig Williams, 16) 56.5 1.3L; 3-Dear Demi (J B Mc Donald, 18) 53 1.4L; WB. SG fence t/kept weaving steadily through field (checked severely early). F - BGI (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]19 PurpleOrangeSeamsPurpleAndOrangeStarCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]65545x4223[/TD] [TD=width: 380]SIMENON (IRE) (12) (Rtg:107) 53.5[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Willie Mullins (Ireland) Stats LY: 6: 0-2-1[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Richard Hughes Stats LY: 24: 4-3-4[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b G 7 Marju (IRE) x Epistoliere (IRE) (Alzao (USA)) Wicklow Bloodstock (Mgr: N Peacock) Purple, Orange Seams, Purple And Orange Star Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:32: 6-4-6 $452,642 Dist:6: 2-1-1 Good:23: 5-2-5 Dead:4: 0-1-1 Slow:1: 0-0-0 Heavy:4: 1-1-0 1st-up:5: 0-1-2 2nd-up:5: 2-1-0 Won at 1408(1) 1609(1) 3219(2) 4023(1) 4369(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 44 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]5 of 6 39.8L[/TD] [TD]PTWN R1 31/12/2012 4023 Heavy 4yo+ Hrdl 24.356k R Walsh () 75 (L: 0) Btg:$ $8.00; 5:21.80 1-Bog Warrior (IRE) (, 0) 71.5; 2-Solwhit (FR) (, 0) 71.5 0.0L; 3-Staying Article (IRE) (, 0) 73.5 6.5L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 128 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]4 of 17 1.0L[/TD] [TD]CHES R1 08/05/2013 3756 Good Chester Cup-C2 184.012k J P Murtagh (14) 61.5 (L: 0) Btg:$ $17.00; 4:05.31 1-Address Unknown (GB) (, 0) 57; 2-Ingleby Spirit (GB) (, 0) 52 0.0L; 3-Tominator (GB) (, 0) 58.5 0.5L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 43 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]2 of 14 N x 1[/TD] [TD]ASC R1 20/06/2013 4023 Good Gold Cup (Gr 1)536.703k J P Murtagh (12) 58 (WFA) Btg:$ $6.00; 4:20.51 1-Estimate (IRE) (Ryan Moore, 4) 56; 3-Top Trip (GB) (M Barzalona, 11) 57 1.3L; 4-Colour Vision (FR) (S De Sousa, 2) 58 3.3L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 64 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 7 H x 2.8[/TD] [TD]GYOR R1 23/08/2013 3299 Dead Lonsdale Cup (Gr 2)230.016k J P Murtagh (3) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:15/8; 3:34.75 1-Ahzeemah (IRE) (S De Sousa, 7) 58.5; 3-Times Up (GB) (Ryan Moore, 1) 58.5 3.0L; 4-Caucus (GB) (W Buick, 4) 58.5 4.5L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 50 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]3 of 9 3/4 x SH[/TD] [TD]CAUL R8 12/10/2013 2400 Good(3) Herbert Power (Gr 2) R:True 221k K Mc Evoy (3) 56.5 (L: 53) Btg:$6.50 $8.50; 2:29.98 (600/0:35.50) 1-Sea Moon (GB) (J Bowman, 7) 59.5; 2-Oasis Bloom (Damian Lane, 4) 53 0.8L; 4-Let's Make Adeal (M J Walker, 5) 53 1.3L; Improved worse MF 2W. Took off 600m/kept coming 4W. Tried hard. OPF - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 24 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]20 NavyBlueAndGoldHoopsWhiteSleevesAndCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]1x59451801[/TD] [TD=width: 380]IBICENCO (GER) (BLKS) (17) (Rtg:107) 53[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Peter G Moody (Caulfield) Stats LY: 1177: 216-160-144[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Luke Nolen Stats LY: 624: 77-78-71[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b/br H 6 Shirocco (GER) x Iberi (GER) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) Oti Racing (Mgrs S O'Donnell & T Henderson), J Higgins, M Tripp, T Carroll, P Batholomew, T Booth, B Cooper, G Farley, D Hannon, P Jones, G Ryan, Glenlogan Park Stud, Uthmeyer Racing & Tripp Racing Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:21: 4-3-2 $601,608 Dist:2: 1-0-0 Track:1: 0-0-0 Good:6: 2-2-1 Dead:10: 1-1-0 Slow:4: 0-0-1 Heavy:1: 1-0-0 1st-up:5: 1-0-0 2nd-up:4: 0-1-1 Won at 1700(1) 2100(1) 2400(1) 3200(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]5 of 11 11.1L[/TD] [TD]E FM R6 06/07/2013 3200 Slow(6) Queensland Cup R:5m Entire Course 150k B Rawiller (4) 59 (L: 54) Btg:$2.40 $2.60F; 3:25.87 (600/0:37.54) 1-Turner Bayou (NZ) (Ms Michelle Payne, 7) 54; 2-Fifth Column (R Wiggins, 8) 54 3.3L; 3-Verdant (GB) (L V Cassidy, 10) 54 5.6L; Sett MF. Improved to 2nd 800m. U/p t. Just plugged steadily.(Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 56 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]1 of 16 SH x 1.8[/TD] [TD]CAUL R7 31/08/2013 1700 Dead(4) Slickpix Stakes R:Out 6m Entire Course 120.5k B Rawiller (1) 56.5 (L: 54) Btg:$41.00 $51.00; 1:43.11 (600/0:36.67) 2-Mr O'ceirin (NZ) (M Zahra, 3) 57.5 0.1L; 3-Pakal (GER) (C Newitt, 14) 57 1.9L; 4-Pelicano (Craig Williams, 6) 56 2.0L; Fenced MF ridden along & kept winding-up, weaving thru before pairing off final 50m. BMF - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]8 of 16 5.7L[/TD] [TD]CAUL R8 21/09/2013 2000 Slow(6) Naturalism Stks (Gr 3) R:Out 9m Entire Course 150.75k B Rawiller (5) 56.5 (L: 54) Btg:$12.00 $15.00 $14.00; 2:07.23 (600/0:35.96) 1-Mr O'ceirin (NZ) (G Boss, 15) 56.5; 2-Kesampour (FR) (L Nolen, 16) 55.5 1.0L; 3-Bit Of Hell (IRE) (D Dunn, 11) 54 2.3L; Bal-up MF but ended up swinging in a last before winding up out deep, making up good late grnd. OPF - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]12 of 14 4.9L[/TD] [TD]RAND R9 05/10/2013 2400 Good(3) The Metro. (Gr 1) R:+3m Entire Course 405k Tim Clark (11) 53.5 (L: 52.5) Btg:$11.00 $14.00; 2:32.07 (600/0:34.82) 1-Seville (GER) (J Bowman, 8) 55.5; 2-Julienas (IRE) (Tommy Berry, 12) 55 0.5L; 3-Sneak A Peek (ITY) (J Parr, 10) 54.5 0.8L; Long WB 2W. Severely hampered 1000m. Tacked on app 600m/widest t. Held ground. OPF - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]1 of 9 N x 4.3[/TD] [TD]GEEL R7 23/10/2013 2400 Heavy(9) Geelong Cup (Gr 3) R:True 315k B Rawiller (7) 56.5 (L: 54.5) Btg:$5.50 $7.00 $5.50; 2:35.17 (600/0:36.74) 2-Verdant (GB) (B Melham, 9) 54.5 0.3L; 3-Moudre (Craig Williams, 1) 56.5 4.6L; 4-Crafty Cruiser (M J Walker, 2) 54.5 4.7L; 3WNC 3rd/4th 1st bend to O/L into back, hard ridden & prod stick off bend, scraped ahead of leader late to line. OPF - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]21 GreenRedEpaulettesGreenSleevesAndCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]5144x32511[/TD] [TD=width: 380]VEREMA (FR) (3) (Rtg:110) 53[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Alain de Royer Dupre (Chantilly (Fr)) Stats LY: 15: 4-3-2[/TD] [TD=width: 220]C P Lemaire Stats LY: 25: 5-2-3[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b M 5 Barathea (IRE) x Vermentina (IRE) (Darshaan (GB)) His Highness The Aga Khan Green, Red Epaulettes, Green Sleeves And Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:12: 4-2-1 $436,565 Dist:1: 0-0-1 Good:5: 2-1-1 Dead:1: 1-0-0 Slow:6: 1-1-0 1st-up:2: 0-1-1 2nd-up:2: 1-1-0 Won at 2400(1) 2800(1) 3000(2)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 153 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]3 of 10 3 x N[/TD] [TD]DUBA R9 30/03/2013 3200 Good Dubai Gold Cup (Gr 3)955.265k C P Lemaire (6) 52.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $11.00; 3:25.31 1-Cavalryman (GB) (S De Sousa, 3) 57; 2-Ahzeemah (IRE) (K Fallon, 6) 54.5 3.0L; 4-Jutland (GB) (P Dobbs, 5) 57 3.6L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 29 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]2 of 6 H x SN[/TD] [TD]LGP R3 28/04/2013 3100 Good Prix Barbeville (Gr 3)101.343k C P Lemaire (6) 56 (L: 0) Btg:$ $4.30; 3:30.44 1-Last Train (GB) (, 0) 56.5; 3-Domeside (GB) (, 0) 56 0.2L; 4-Ivory Land (FR) (, 0) 59.5 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 28 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]5 of 6 8.8L[/TD] [TD]LGP R2 26/05/2013 3100 Slow Prix Vigier (Gr 2)164.682k C P Lemaire (5) 54.5 (L: 0) Btg:11/4; 3:27.01 1-Domeside (GB) (, 0) 56; 2-Les Beaufs (FR) (, 0) 58 0.0L; 3-Last Train (GB) (, 0) 56 2.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 48 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]1 of 5 3/4 x 1.3[/TD] [TD]LGP R2 13/07/2013 2800 Good Prix De Nieuil (Gr 2)164.682k C P Lemaire (2) 55 (WFA) Btg:4/1; 3:00.01 2-La Pomme D'amour (GB) (, 0) 55 0.0L; 3-Goldtara (FR) (, 0) 55 0.8L; 4-Last Train (GB) (, 0) 56.5 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 36 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]1 of 9 1/2 x SN[/TD] [TD]DEAV R1 18/08/2013 3000 Dead Prix Kergorlay (Gr 2)164.682k C P Lemaire (5) 58.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $3.80E; 3:22.01 2-Joshua Tree (IRE) (Ryan Moore, 9) 61 0.5L; 3-Dance Moves (GB) (M Guyon, 4) 59 0.7L; 4-Gloomy Sunday (FR) (O Peslier, 8) 57.5 0.8L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 79 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]22 RoyalBlueWhiteCrossedSashes.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]2167x73832[/TD] [TD=width: 380]DEAR DEMI (BLKS) (16) (Rtg:108) 51[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Clarry Conners (Warwick Farm) Stats LY: 403: 34-35-41[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Chris Munce Stats LY: 455: 59-62-43[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b M 4 Dehere (USA) x Shirley (Zabeel (NZ)) Strawberry Hill Stud Syndicate (Mgr: J D Singleton) & Ms Y Hartman Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:28: 6-5-6 $1,916,600 Track:5: 1-1-0 Good:15: 3-4-3 Dead:7: 2-0-2 Slow:4: 0-0-1 Heavy:2: 1-1-0 1st-up:4: 0-0-2 2nd-up:4: 2-0-2 Won at 1200(1) 1400(2) 1600(1) 2000(1) 2500(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 3 of 9 (3/4 x 1.5) W FM R2 16/08/2013 800 Good BTRL J B Mc Donald (3) ; 0:48.20 1-Heart Testa (J R Collett, 1) ; 2-Malavio (Nathan Berry, 2) 0.8L; 4-Beaten Up (GB) (J Bowman, 4) (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 50] [/TD] [TD]T 1 of 4 (HN x 3/4) HAWK R3 26/08/2013 1000 Good BTRL J B Mc Donald (1) ; 1:00.62 2-Blakrho (P B Beggy, 2) 0.2L; 3-Transporter (J A Cassidy, 3) 1.0L; 4-Mulaqen (GB) (Jason Collett, 4) (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 98 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]7 of 16 2.5L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R8 07/09/2013 1400 Dead(4) Let's Elope (Gr 2) R:True Entire Course 221.5k Craig Williams (8) 57 (SWP) Btg:$11.00 $12.00 $10.00; 1:23.08 (600/0:34.80) 1-Commanding Jewel (B Melham, 3) 57; 2-Catkins (C Newitt, 11) 56 0.5L; 3-A Time For Julia (L Nolen, 6) 55 1.0L; Got back to last & only warming final 50m after stepping deepest top strt. F - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]3 of 14 SH x 3/4[/TD] [TD]CAUL R9 21/09/2013 1800 Slow(6) Underwood Stks (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 402k B Rawiller (6) 56 (WFA) Btg:$61.00 $71.00; 1:54.70 (600/0:35.28) 1-It's A Dundeel (NZ) (J B Mc Donald, 12) 58; 2-Atlantic Jewel (M Rodd, 7) 57 0.1L; 4-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 4) 59 1.1L; Handed-up 2nd, 3rd to winner & runner-up, getting underneath same to join in on bend & kept finding line. OPF - BGW (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]8 of 16 2.7L[/TD] [TD]FLEM R8 05/10/2013 2000 Good(3) Turnbull Stakes (Gr 1) R:Out 9m Entire Course 502.5k Craig Williams (2) 54.5 (SWP) Btg:$20.00 $21.00 $20.00; 2:02.94 (600/0:35.70)1-Happy Trails (D Dunn, 5) 57.5; 2-Puissance De Lune (IRE) (G Boss, 1) 56.5 0.2L; 3-Fawkner (Nicholas Hall, 6) 55.5 0.4L; MF. Locked away inside rounding t/kept chasing fence 300m. Passed by swoopers last 100m. F - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]3 of 18 1.3 x NS[/TD] [TD]CAUL R10 19/10/2013 2400 Good(3) Caulfield Cup (Gr 1) R:Out 6m Entire Course 2650k J B Mc Donald (18) 53 (L: 50.5) Btg:$21.00 $26.00; 2:29.10 (600/0:36.31) 1-Fawkner (Nicholas Hall, 10) 55; 2-Dandino (GB) (Craig Williams, 16) 56.5 1.3L; 4-Jet Away (GB) (D Oliver, 11) 55 1.8L; WTMF/rushed fence start. SG 2W t/burst through 100m (checked early). F - BGI (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]2 of 9 3/4 x 1/2H[/TD] [TD]FLEM R5 02/11/2013 2000 Good(3) Mackinnon Stks (Gr 1) R:True 1002.5k C Munce (8) 56.5 (WFA) Btg:$9.00 $11.00; 2:03.59 (600/0:34.89) 1-Side Glance (GB) (J P Spencer, 6) 59; 3-Moriarty (IRE) (C Newitt, 9) 59 0.9L; 4-Mr Moet (D Oliver, 5) 59 1.4L; WTMF rail sett. At tail t. Split 300m. ROS along rails. Good trial OPF - TF (Blinkers)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]23 BlackGoldCollarAndCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]91x6513211[/TD] [TD=width: 380]TRES BLUE (IRE) (20) (Rtg:110) 51[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Gai Waterhouse (Flemington)Changed trainers from: Henri-Alex Pantall Stats LY: 822: 157-129-106[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Tommy Berry Stats LY: 807: 110-86-94[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Changed trainers from: Henri-Alex Pantall[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b H 4 Anabaa Blue (GB) x Tres Ravi (GER) (Monsun (GER)) G & Mrs D Kolivos, Kolivos Family Synd (Mgr: G Kolivos), A Rapp, H Rapp, Rapp Family Synd, A & D Roberts Synd, R McClure, P Barnett & Round Table Racing Synd (Mgr: B Slade) Black, Gold Collar And Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:10: 4-2-1 $401,608 Good:5: 1-2-1 Dead:3: 2-0-0 Slow:1: 1-0-0 Heavy:1: 0-0-0 1st-up:2: 0-1-0 2nd-up:2: 0-0-0 Won at 1800(1) 2400(1) 2500(2)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 29 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]1 of 7 N x 3/4[/TD] [TD]LYON R1 09/05/2013 2400 Slow Des Trois Ans 69.673k F Veron (3) 58 (SW) Btg:$ $11.00; 2:41.60 2-Garrogorille (FR) (, 0) 58 0.0L; 3-Sahawar (FR) (, 0) 58 0.3L; 4-Le Mechouar (FR) (, 0) 58 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 38 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]3 of 9 3 x N[/TD] [TD]CHAN R2 16/06/2013 2400 Good Longines (Gr 3)101.343k F Veron (2) 56 (SW) Btg:$ $15.00; 2:28.03 1-Flintshire (GB) (, 0) 56; 2-Park Reel (FR) (, 0) 56 0.0L; 4-Manndawi (FR) (, 0) 56 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]2 of 19 3/4 x N[/TD] [TD]HAMB R1 07/07/2013 2400 Good German Derby (Gr 1)633.392k F Veron (5) 58 (SW) Btg:$ $15.00; 2:27.87 1-Lucky Speed (IRE) (, 0) 58; 3-Nordvulkan (GER) (, 0) 58 0.8L; 4-Quinzieme Monarque (USA) (, 0) 58 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 28 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]1 of 6 3/4 x SN[/TD] [TD]DEAV R1 04/08/2013 2500 Dead Prix De Reux (Gr 3)101.343k F Veron (3) 56 (L: 0) Btg:$ $4.00; 2:40.14 2-Montclair (IRE) (, 0) 54 0.0L; 3-First Mohican (GB) (, 0) 59.5 0.8L; 4-Slow Pace (USA) (, 0) 61.5 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 21 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]1 of 11 H x SN[/TD] [TD]DEAV R1 25/08/2013 2500 Dead Gp Deauville (Gr 2)253.357k F Veron (1) 53.5 (WFA) Btg:$ $12.00; 2:44.49 2-Penglai Pavilion (USA) (M Guyon, 9) 53.5 0.2L; 3-Slow Pace (USA) (O Peslier, 8) 58.5 0.4L; 4-Very Nice Name (FR) (P Convertino, 11) 58.5 2.2L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 72 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]
[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=colspan: 2][TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD=width: 80]24 NavyBlueAndGoldHoopsWhiteSleevesAndCap.jpg[/TD] [TD=width: 60, align: center]1x39433321[/TD] [TD=width: 380]RUSCELLO (IRE) (24) (Rtg:80) 50[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Ed Walker (Newmarket (Gb)) Stats LY: 8: 1-1-4[/TD] [TD=width: 220]Chad Schofield (a) Stats LY: 756: 77-91-63[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]b G 5 Cape Cross (IRE) x Sea Picture (IRE) (Royal Academy (USA)) L Bellman, Uthmeyer Racing Synd (Mgr G Uthmeyer), J Higgins, Mrs E Gare, Oti Ruscello Synd (Mgr O T I Racing), Irish Golfer Synd (Mgr G Sherry), Malvern Choir No 3 Synd (Mgr L Silk), O T I Racing Synd (Mgr S O'Donnell) Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=colspan: 5]Career:18: 5-3-4 $235,199 Track:1: 1-0-0 Good:17: 4-3-4 Dead:1: 1-0-0 1st-up:3: 0-0-1 2nd-up:3: 1-1-0 Won at 2012(1) 2213(1) 2305(1) 2414(1) 2500(1)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [TR=class: Run5] [TD=width: 60]3 of 9 1.5 x NS[/TD] [TD]GBNW R1 19/07/2013 2018 Good 3yo+ Hcp (95) 17.637k W Buick (4) 62 (L: 0) Btg:$ $5.00; 2:05.42 1-Gabrial The Great (IRE) (, 0) 61.5; 2-Opera Box (GB) (, 0) 60 0.0L; 4-Prompter (GB) (, 0) 63 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run4] [TD=width: 60]3 of 12 1/2 x 1/2[/TD] [TD]DCT R1 03/08/2013 2066 Good 3yo+ Hcp (100) 30.669k T G Mc Laughlin (2) 59.5 (L: 0) Btg:$ $9.00; 2:10.14 1-Winterlude (IRE) (, 0) 56; 2-Come On Blue Chip (IRE) (, 0) 58.5 0.0L; 4-Fennell Bay (IRE) (, 0) 59 0.0L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 34 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run3] [TD=width: 60]3 of 11 1.3 x 3/4[/TD] [TD]KPT R1 06/09/2013 2213 Good 3yo+ Hcp (95) 92.006k George Baker (3) 61.5 (L: 0) Btg:$ $7.00; 2:18.32 1-Cat O'mountain (USA) (M Barzalona, 4) 56; 2-Castilo Del Diablo (IRE) (, 10) 61 1.3L; 4-Voodoo Prince (GB) (N Callan, 9) 61.5 3.6L;[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=colspan: 2]----- 40 days -----[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run2] [TD=width: 60]2 of 16 SH x 1[/TD] [TD]CAUL R5 16/10/2013 2000 Good(3) Hcp (84) R:True 80k K Mc Evoy (16) 58 (L: 54) Btg:$8.00 $6.50; 2:03.66 (600/0:36.24) 1-Backbone (J B Mc Donald, 8) 60; 3-Fabriano (Jye Mc Neil, 10) 58 1.1L; 4-Hannaford (D Dunn, 12) 55.5 1.5L; Kept pressing forward O/L 1400m. Left front into Strt/outbobbed end. F - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: Run1] [TD=width: 60]1 of 14 SN x 1.5[/TD] [TD]FLEM R3 02/11/2013 2500 Dead(4) Lexus Stakes (Gr 3) R:True 301.5k K Mc Evoy (12) 54 (L: 54) Btg:$11.00 $12.00 $11.00; 2:39.87 (600/0:34.53) 2-Let's Make Adeal (M J Walker, 13) 54 0.2L; 3-Araldo (GB) (G Boss, 6) 54 1.7L; 4-Ethiopia (J Bowman, 9) 58 2.7L; Worked from wide gate to lead out of strt tt. Challenged soon after. Kept finding. Tough win. F - TF[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [/TR] [/TABLE]
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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Latest odds..... 2013 Melbourne Cup Odds Comparison [TABLE=class: comparisonTable oddsComparisonTable, width: 100%]

[TR] [TH][/TH] [TH]<a href=paddypower.gif">[/TH] [TH]<a href=williamhill.gif">[/TH] [TH]ladbrokes.gif[/TH] [TH]<a href=betfred.gif">[/TH] [TH]<a href=bet365.gif">[/TH] [TH]vcbet.gif[/TH] [TH]coral.gif[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Fiorente[/TD] [TD]5[/TD] [TD]6[/TD] [TD]5[/TD] [TD]6[/TD] [TD]13/2[/TD] [TD]5[/TD] [TD]6[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Mount Athos[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]7[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]7[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]7[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]7[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]8[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]9[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]7[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Dandino[/TD] [TD]8[/TD] [TD]7[/TD] [TD]6[/TD] [TD]7[/TD] [TD]11[/TD] [TD]8[/TD] [TD]7[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Hawkspur[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]10[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]10[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]10[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]10[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]12[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Verema[/TD] [TD]12[/TD] [TD]11[/TD] [TD]10[/TD] [TD]10[/TD] [TD]12[/TD] [TD]12[/TD] [TD]12[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Voleuse De Coeurs[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]12[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]12[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14[/TD] [TD=class: empty, bgcolor: #F6F6F6, align: center]-[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]12[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Sea Moon[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [TD]12[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Seville[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Simenon[/TD] [TD]12[/TD] [TD]12[/TD] [TD]10[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [TD]16[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [TD]14[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Brown Panther[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]14[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Fawkner[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]16[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]16[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]16[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Tres Blue[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]22[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Dear Demi[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Royal Empire[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]16[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Foreteller[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [TD]33[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [TD]20[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Masked Marvel[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]20[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]30[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Dunaden[/TD] [TD]33[/TD] [TD]33[/TD] [TD]33[/TD] [TD]33[/TD] [TD]40[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Green Moon[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]33[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]40[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]33[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]25[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Super Cool[/TD] [TD]33[/TD] [TD]40[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Red Cadeaux[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]33[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]33[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]40[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]33[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]66[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]40[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]33[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Ruscello[/TD] [TD]40[/TD] [TD]25[/TD] [TD]40[/TD] [TD]33[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [TD]40[/TD] [TD]66[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Ethiopia[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]50[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]66[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]50[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]50[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]80[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]66[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]66[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection]Ibicenco[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [TD]40[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [TD]40[/TD] [TD]100[/TD] [TD]66[/TD] [TD]50[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=class: selection, bgcolor: #F6F6F6]Mourayan[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]66[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]66[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]66[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]66[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]150[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]150[/TD] [TD=bgcolor: #F6F6F6]80 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]
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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov 2013 Melbourne Cup – The field and barrier draw

Clinton Payne - 2/11/2013

The field has been declared and the barriers drawn for the 153rd edition of the $6 million Group I Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) to be run at Flemington on Tuesday. This is the Melbourne Cup field of 24 runners that will chase Australian racing's richest prize. It will be the first time since 2006 that the 'Cups King' Bart Cummings won't have a runner in the Melbourne Cup after Precedence came up short, 25th in the order of entry, when final acceptances were taken. This is the field and barrier draw for the 2013 Melbourne Cup. [TABLE=width: 95%]

[TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]No.[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Horse[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Trainer[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Jockey[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Barrier[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Weight[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]1[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]DUNADEN (FR)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Mikel Delzangles[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Jamie Spencer[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 1[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]58.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]2[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]GREEN MOON (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Robert Hickmott[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Brett Prebble[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 10[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]57.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]3[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]RED CADEAUX (GB)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Ed Dunlop[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Gerald Mosse[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 23[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]56.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]4[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]SEA MOON (GB)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Robert Hickmott[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Steven Arnold[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 7[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]56.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]5[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]BROWN PANTHER (GB)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Tom Dascombe[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Richard Kingscote[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 6[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]55kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]6[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]FIORENTE (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Gai Waterhouse[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Damien Oliver[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 5[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]55kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]7[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]FORETELLER (GB)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Chris Waller[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Craig Newitt[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 15[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]55kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]8[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]DANDINO (GB)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Marco Botti[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Ryan Moore[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 4[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]9[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]ETHIOPIA[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Pat Carey[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Rhys McLeod[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 14[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]10[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]FAWKNER[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Robert Hickmott[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Nick Hall[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 8[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]11[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]MOURAYAN (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Robert Hickmott[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Brenton Avdulla[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 19[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]12[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]SEVILLE (GER)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Robert Hickmott[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Hugh Bowman[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 9[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]13[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]SUPER COOL[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Mark Kavanagh[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Corey Brown[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 13[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]14[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]MASKED MARVEL (GB)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Robert Hickmott[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Michael Rodd[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 2[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]15[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]MOUNT ATHOS (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Luca Cumani[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Craig Williams[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 22[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]16[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]ROYAL EMPIRE (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Saeed Bin Suroor[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Kerrin McEvoy[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 11[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]17[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]VOLEUSE DE COEURS (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Michael Moroney[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]James McDonald[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 21[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]54kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]18[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]HAWKSPUR[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Chris Waller[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Jim Cassidy[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 18[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]53.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]19[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]SIMENON (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]William Mullins[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Richard Hughes[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 12[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]53.5kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]20[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]IBICENCO (GER)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Peter G Moody[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Luke Nolen[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 17[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]53kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]21[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]VEREMA (FR)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Alain de Royer Dupre[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Christophe Lemaire[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 3[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]53kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]22[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]DEAR DEMI[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Clarry Conners[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Chris Munce[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 16[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]51kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]23[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]TRES BLUE (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Gai Waterhouse[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Tommy Berry[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 20[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]51kg[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 5%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]24[/TD] [TD=width: 28%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]RUSCELLO (IRE)[/TD] [TD=width: 26%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Ed Walker[/TD] [TD=width: 21%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]Chad Schofield[/TD] [TD=width: 8%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left] 24[/TD] [TD=width: 9%, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, align: left]50kg[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Clinton Payne Your best betting options - $500 Bonus Bet with Sportsbet - the biggest bookie. elite-thoroughbreds.gif COMMENTS Heretohelp Very even renewal but a few that you can dismiss are the 8yo's they haven't won in 75 years so you can forget 1,3 & 11. Ruscello should not be in the race, can't win! I'm also dismissing, from a win line, but including 4yo's in exotics. In the last 3 years the amount of overseas horses running in the MC will make it more difficult for 4yo's to win as they just aren't as seasoned or tough as the older gallopers, you only have to go back to 2010 and So You Think who was a star could only run 3rd. I'm keen on Fiorente because he is proven at the distance a winner at WFA and has a turn of foot, Damien Oliver plus Gai = winner to me. Mount Athos would've been the top pick had he drawn a gate, can still win as he should've won last year, no better chance for both Luca Cumani & Craig Williams to break through for their first MC. Green Moon, Sea Moon, Verema are next best but concede chances to Dandino with a good draw, Seville & Voleuse De Coeurs. Skeptic A few here calling for emergencies in The Cup. Have you ever taken note of the betting slips in your TAB? No numbers higher than 24. To change tickets and computer programme would cost way too much for the exercise. Mervyn In the past 12 months since last year̢۪s Cup - MORIARTY has started 17 times for 5 wins inc 2 Group 2's & 3 listed races & has placed 3 times in Group 1̢۪s earning over $600k in p/money. So Ethiopia with 6 unplaced runs & no p/money during the same period & Ruscello that won the time honored Rating 85 at Kempton before Saturdays slashing win in a Group 3 & SIMENON that̢۪s won a couple of hurdle races overseas all get in before MORIARTY? Who over the past 12 months in Aus has made plenty of money for the TAB̢۪S, Bookies, race clubs, his trainer & his owners? Let the internationals in by all means, but rating races & hurdles? In closing, watch RUSCELLO lead all the way with ETHIOPIA storming home for 2nd & SIMENON whacking away for third! Seriously my tip Fawkner - fastest sectionals in Caul Cup, stout female staying pedigree, good barrier & jock, easy. Scott @The Prophet... Precedence beat both Dunaden (14th) and Americian (11th) last year both previous winners... He won the moonee valley cup a group 2 race he should have been there again... Royal empire best race win was in a group 3 Ibicenco a group 3 race win all kind of makes sense to me NOT..... Jimmy Cutts u pay up and get refunded if u don't get a run - agree with others precedence simply doesn't deserve it he would be 300-1 Agee he would beat some home but who cares Pete I was sifting through the form this afternoon (ie watched a replay of the Cox Plate amongst other races)and Foreteller must be a chance. I understand that he is a doubt at the distance but so are a lot of the others. He will do me. Fruitbat Ethiopia at juicy 60-1 for me, trainer said it would be a better horse this year and if it gets a sit like last year look out,(it was injured in barrier i believe and during race 2012) 4 runs in, a top run in the Lexus hands and heels and nice weight/good enough alley. Last to first in 12 Months !! sav HELP ! My pin broke . . . . . then the Southerly hit and my hat blew off. I'm rooned ! Andrew Good luck to everyone backing the foreign raiders. Their form might be good enough to win but their jockeys will get left for dead as they normally do each year. Just watch em sitting three or four wide throughout. Alphonse Fiorente is a bird. Nursed with cover from barrier 5, no petrol and its wfa turn off foot will be to good at 55kg. Zoustarlander Cutts, did u read an article on Bart from the 70's? Saintly, SYT...10 day break figjam My MC special is Dandino. Do yourselves all a favour and have a look at youtube and search "2013 American St Ledger". I've never see a horse that could sprint so quickly in a two miler after being checked near the 200 metres. He's proved the form in the Caulfield Cup. Get on!! rabsy Does anyone have a really good knowledge of breeding with regards to running the 2 miles? If so, what does the breeding say regarding Hawkspur & Fawkner. I'm keen on them as I believe they have a 400m sectional that can win the race, but can they run 2 miles? Actually I heard even Fiorente might be suss on the breeding. Help anyone? Cutts Mirrabook, what is your point? yes the winner of the Mackinnon Stakes is exempt from the ballot IF he is already nominated and is an acceptor for the MC, Side Glance was not. Also it is quite possible a trainer can have multiple entries and different shareholders/owners so why shouldn't the connections have their chance to win the Cup. One race on Saturday saw Chris Waller saddle up 5 runners in an 8 horse field, but they wouldn't all be owned by the same people/shareholders. dagwood Some more crazy omen bets , the 3 fs, fiorente, foreteller, fawkner or colours greenmoom, redcadeaux, brownpanther, tresblue who knows not me.b goodluk Choppy Last year fiorente was bit of an unknown entity and ran a huge race, it's been running very well in the lead up races and nothing to suggest it won't repeat that effort this year. The only danger could be another international horse doing a "fiorente" this year. But I reckon the 8 or 9 bucks is good value. golkm Sea moon say no more SweetP @SK, the reason the handicapper gave was that an extra 1kg brought Precedence to the same weight as last year. Unfortunately, Bart seems to have the horse going well this year, sadly he missed out, an extra .5kg would have got him in. SP The Prophet I notice a few people wanting Precedence to run, Why? lol Would you want to back him? lol He has already had 3 attempts and not run a place. Why would anyone want him in the race, except because Bart trains him. If any horse ever runs 3 times in the race and does not run a place, then they should not be there a 4th time. Carlton boy I can't see a lot fun in buying a Melbourne cup and in attempting to do so spoiling our great race . I believe Precedence would have been beaten Morayen by a long long way Cutts Bart Cummings always had a rule that a horse running in the Melbourne Cup MUST run on the Saturday before, maybe his planning has changed over time. The connections would have known before close of final acceptances (4.30pm) that it was unlikely the horse would get a start so I guess it was a real punt if they paid up the final $49,500. The opportunity was there for Precedence to run on Saturday. I suspect the horse is not 100% right. Mezzanine All this talk about precedence just shows how out of date the qualifying conditions are. With weights now coming out so late if your horse is 52kg or below when weights come out you might as well set it for the Sandown cup as only chance to get into cup is Lexus or MacKinnon. It's a joke and the VRC need to update conditions to give in form stayers both local and International a fair go at getting into cup. At the moment if you win any lead up cup that's not the Caulfield cup all you get is 1kg. Happens every year and hardly every helps get a start. We don't have as many fall away like we did 10 years ago. Geelong cup, Moonie Valley cup, Herbert Power and Lexus should all be winner guaranteed a cup start. Then everyone could have a group of races to target to get in the field. booya sk, michael the only true champion european stayer i can think of that contested the cup is yeats and really the the cup was about 1000m too short. look for a horse with less than 55kg, didn't run last year, didn't run on saturday and has a rider that has ridden in cup before. winning chances IMO are dandino, seville, masked marvel, royal empire and verema. i don't know which one but i'm actually starting to warm to royal empire which is dangerous backing a stable that seem cursed in the race but i think it could be the first overseas runner home and probably seville first of the locals but masked marvel is the unknown. Mirrabook Am devestated that overseas horses have left so many of our top stayers out of the running, I do believe that the Mackinnon stakes use to be an auto entry if the winner was a cup contender. Trainer Robert Hickman has 6 runners, and 5 of them are horses from overseas utterly ridiculus. Anyhow my 5 which I am going to be having a fling on myself are: Dear Demi Hawkespur Dandino Super Cool Royal Empire and how I picked these 5, great piece of very serious deliberating and fact finding on my part rofl put all the horses names into a hat and pulled them out. As this is the worlds richest handicap, and every runner is supposed to have a chance at winning if they are good enough on the day. mick the shark ringa ding ding kane @toby Your suggestion inspired me as I don't mind the odd omen bet myself or just trying to crack some miracle code in the hope off snaring a ridiculous million dollar tri or first 4 so I will give you mine. there is 6 horses with double letters in there names. green moon sea moon and super cool all have double O's and foreteller Seville and ruscello all have double L's so just box up those 6. If you want to get even more technical 2 of those horses have trainers and jockeys with double letters in there name. So based on my decoding the race is between green moon and foreteller. I have clearly lost my mind or am possibly becoming a real life rain man. Carlton boy Same placing as caulfield cup --- first four , dandino dear Demi, fawkner and throw in dunaden good luck to all Laup Yalnif What is the bet,that Team W will scratch one of it's six runners before the race? With all of today's smart IT ( or whatever one calls it), why can't they have a couple of emergencies? It has been done with the tote betting in other parts of the racing world, where they have fields bigger than twenty four starters.My selections in a very tough race are Voluese De Couers, Dear Demi,Hawkspur and Mount Athos. Melbourne Cup Expert My tips for finishing order: 1.Dear Demi 2.Fawkner 3.Hawkspur 4.Fiorente Best Roughie:Ruscello Best International:Royal Empire. Can't write off Dandino, Sea Moon or tres Blue either. No international mare has ever won this race, so I'm prepared to put the pen through Verema and Voleuse de Cours. Matt verdict on royal empire and brown panther? Van The three I would like to see at the finish are VdC, Simenon and Fiorente. But the draw for Vdc is bad and Weld reckoned next year would be her best. Also JMac has to keep moving forward. Europeans don't put their horses to sleep during races and the speed is on usually some way from the post. Spencer's ride on Side Glance is an example. sk why did the geelong cup winner get in and given the same 1 kilo penalty as the mooney valley cup winner..one is a group 3 race and the other a group 2 ...any explanation ???? Paddy Boy The fence will be off and all the smart jocks will scout wide for their runs which will leave the inside open for a dumb jockey who hasn't taken any notice of the pattern to scoot through and win. Yep I'm tipping Mosse to win on Red Cadeaux for the place smart jockey Cassidy to cut the corner also on Hawkspur and Dear Demi for the 3rd race in a row to get a pace along the rails. SweetP The overseas horse I like most is #17 (can't spell the name), don't like Dear Demi for the main reason can she sneak along the fence as usual? I need help by tipping this as a chance, but liked Ethiopia's run on Saturday and not discounting Super Cool who if put to sleep, feel it can run the distance. Macedon Man I can tell you all that a 5 horse box trifecta on team Williams horses will get you a nice return. They don't believe Mourayen is going as well as he could. Green Moon going better than form suggests and blinkers on to sharpen his mind but probably needs the race to be run exactly the same as last year to win - Prebble happy. Masked Marvel easy the best 2 miler out there if it turns out to be a knock em down drag em out affair. Fawkner has the talent and off a cushy run will be hard to hold out. Sea Moon the best horse out there and getting better every day after a slow start,too good to dismiss. Seville has not put a foot wrong all through and has benefited from a slow and steady build up to Tuesday. Nobody wants to send anyone astray but anyone of these five can win with the right run,good luck all. Danding Punt in on Tres Blues, Ruscello and Dear Demi with 50kg and 51kg 51kg they will definitely have a chance than the 58 kgs carriers. Zardoz Dandino, Verema, and Simenon all well drawn and well weighted. Ethiopia probably can't win but don't be surprised if he runs into a placing, he's a better horse than his form suggests, but keeps copping bad rides from McLeod. Toby Looking for omens, as you do, I had a eureka moment when I discovered that over 80% of the runners in this Melbourne Cup have at least one "E" in their name. Then I realised that Dandino, Hawkspur, Mount Athos and Mourayan do not. Ah, but they all have "A". Now I've got the field covered! Dr Professor @mm - two of the last 5 winners of the MC have run on Derby day. It's a move that Bart swears by. @horse lover- it is based on the races the horses have won in the year. Group 1 staying races are given priority and the horses are ranked against each other based on their results, the race and the handicappers view. Certain races earn exemption from the order of entry such as the Caulfield Cup horse lover and racing nut Thanks DanniBear for your attempt at answering my question. In answer to your question I simply have no idea as to who should be weighted higher than Varema, because I have no idea how they work who gets into a Melb cup out, hence why I asked my question in the first place. Guess im gonna have to do some googling :) jim I'm a dreamer! Mount Athos given a magical ride by Craig Williams get up to beat Brown Panther by a head with Dear Demi half a length back on the rail third after looking the winner 200 meters from the post.. chrisso whobetgotdan, i wrote that elsewhere and like your thinking. i am taking all 6 of hickmont's horses all ways in trif and quartet. funnier things have happened i.e a maiden winning our cox plate!! each year i take 10 horses all ways in the tri. Got my list looking something like this; On top selections; sea moon, masked marvel, brown panther, dear demi then fawkner, seville, verema, ethiopia, royal empire and voleuse de coeurs. looking at winning form (for my purpose in the cup a win in their last 2 starts) we get ten nice chances - sea moon, brown panther, dandino, fawkner, seville, voleuse de coeurs, ibiceno (suspect geelong cup though), verema, tres blue and ruscello. looks a deep field this year but happy to be feeling happy with my four on tops and a little something on green moon after having him last year - do like the blinkers going on to. good luck punters. Rod Apart from getting a good run in the race,the winner must have a wfa turn of foot to put the race away shortly after straightening.Fiorente fits the bill and what ever beats him wins! sidney have we noticed very difficult to win cup over 55kg ( seven horses over 55kg, 17 horses under 55kg, does that help? Danni Bear Horse lover, my limited understanding is that the Handicaper decides whose worthy based on many things,basically we all know that the winner of the Perth Cup is allocated a higher rating and weight lets say 50kg than that of the Cairns Cup who may get 47kg,neither earn a run because its regarded inferior to 4th in the Irish St.Ledger who gets 53kg. Then you add many other components like is the same race, lets say Gee Cup this year equal to that of previous years,many components basically at the discretion of Greg Carpenter but I must say again my knowledge is limited. Which Aussie horses do you think should be weighted higher than Varema. Robbie Jones After Tuesday MC day..most of you will have nothing to do for at least a few months,so I'm setting you up with some homework. Review these terms: 'gets in at the weights'..'well weighted'..'weight advantage'.. 'gets weight relief'.. 'down in the weights'.. 'up in the weights'..'down on the limit'..'has to carry top weight'.. 'has to carry the grandstand'..only got a feather on his back'..'meets him better at the weights'..'3yo have a weight advantage'..etc etc. Explain the relative meanings and implications of these terms in regard to horses carrying weight in various events. Please ensure each sentence is commenced with the words ' Look'..or..'Yeah Look'..or..(if you are a G Boss fan)..you may commence with either 'Listen'..or..'Yeah Listen'. Centaur Great field! Really liking Sea Moon after it lugged that big weight in the Herbert Power. Good luck all. kiwipunt Pumper (100g1's) Ollie (97g1's) Quinella!!! Fawkner...cos he RELAXES...3rd @ this stage...watch this space cos whitebait are here off our coast....so more important things to do than read all you blokes (and gal's) dribble. andrew laughable - good name for your post. if you are taking the mickey. well you sucked me in. if serious. i put it to you that bart knew where precedence sat in order of entry and choose to run in MV cup. he could have run in lexus yday which is the free ticket, but choose not to. lets make a deal was nomed for mv cup, but they rolled the dice and misssed out. why should one get rewarded for dodging the ballot exmpt race. in any event, the rule is that a runner needs to be 'demoted', rather than 'promoted'. the promotion is merely a consequence of the demotion. the arguement needs to start with the demoltion. all 24 deserve their place Laughable And mcleod's suspension ending has cost Ethiopia any chance it had of running well. AJ My cup prediction: A 3 or 4 way photo finish. Paul Best cup field in long time. Been backing Fiorente for MC for several months. Thought his run in cox plate was disappointing, he sat outside the leader in a very slowly run cox plate. He should of won or at least hung on for second, to be passed by another horse in slowly run race not a good sign. Have studied Dandino overseas races , has an amazing ability to sprint at the end of a staying race which is crucial. Good luck to all on Tuesday Laughable Precedence should have made it. How often does the MV cup winner miss out? He is in career best form and would have been competitive like he's has been every year he has run. We have some very good local stayers running this year. Tipping them to beat the international plodders. Hawkspur, super cool, dear Demi and Fawkner. never who cares not enough aussie horses for me will put mine in the lotto michael @ sk, Im sure he has beaten many an overseas horse home in the cup but they were no champions!!The media in this era put that champion tag on too many horses. Im 40 and have followed racing for a long time and not to many overseas champions have come for our cup if any!!The depth has increased tenfold in recent years thus is the reason average Australian stayers are not getting the runs like previous years gone by.9 wins from 54 starts & his best days were back 10/11 season Gmoon The forgotten horse left out of all posts so far is FAWKNER-- dominate CCup win,form has been franked by DDEMI,N Hall sticks(with choice of 4 others) Ethiopia may be some chance after finally being ridden properly from the back in Lexus,(Ajc Derby)will appreciate being put to sleep and not being on pace the moons to finish top 5 Barry The Dog The Hound is prepared to take on all runners who have not had a lead-up run on Australian soil. This may be parochial, but it reflects reality of past results - sure, Red Cadeaux almost proved history wrong, but "almost" is not enough. So, The Hound likes Seville, Masked Marvel and Dear Demi - if Lloyd reckons the Marvel is the best stayer he has at Macedon Lodge, The Hound is prepared to listen. Sea Moon is certainly in the mix as well, but the little bit of weight relief for Seville and Masked Marvel tips the scales in their favour. Dear Demi's recent form cannot be ignored - sure, she has had some nice rail runs, but she has been good enough to take them each time. Animal Mother What price Jet Away for the cup lol! Schillci Like it Ricky :). That rubbishing he carried on to you back in Aug, was absolutely ridiculous. Esp. as you had been a supporter of his commencing same time a yr ago. It was a disgraceful rant too. That's the day I lost all remaining respect completely for the old angry loner and his 12yr old scotch. MC is one of the best fields in yrs...HenryLee's idea of throwing a dart (on another thread) has the right logic as one could muster with all the diff form lines this year. Good luck one and all. Nathan And what if lets say, the Irish St Leger winner has its mandatory 1 run in Victoria before the cup and goes poorly? Does that mean it doesnt get a run? Aussie horses get as many free rides into the cups that the internationals. Fawkners best run before the Caulfield Cup was 2nd in an Emirates! Shouldnt have been qualified. Ethiopia has done absolutely nothing since his Derby win. Meanwhile Simenon, a 2 time Royal ascot winner has to sweat on a run. Aussies horses get in just fine. horse lover and racing nut Excuse me for my complete ignorance, but unlike all of u, I am not a punter so dont understand many things to do with horse racing in terms of punting. Can someone please explain how a horse earns a right into the cup, and how they work out where each horse stands in terms of allocation. Do the international horses have to follow the same sort of protocol as the locals to get into the cup. I have watched the cup since a little tacker,but never understood how each horse earns it spot. Backnlay @punter666 your better off putting on mystery bets if you think fiorentte can't stay 3200m...I'm not saying his a morale but he will run top 4 and he will finish in front of everything we have seen in Australia so far. As for precedence right action was taken.....this not a charity event lionel heath i think you will find the reason for only 24 runners and no emergencies is the tab correct me if i am wrong yes it is about time they did something about it kane strong field.. No idea how to find the winner.. maybe a bunch of first 4 bets, will obviously just be plucking them out of a hat.. murray unfortunate that bart did not get a runner this year ...but that's racing! just been looking through the form and it's a great field.....all the imports have strong form. will come down to the jockey, probably......but i am leaning to SEA MOON as he looks strong and peaking at the right time mm jus want to ask.wats the reason for some of these horses racing saturday and than backin up 3 days later for 3200m?wouldnt this be a disadvantage? Punter666 Sea Moon will win, he's a dour stayer who will keep batting away all day, he'll out stay this lot! Wouldn't be surprised to see Dear Demi or Hawkspur run into the places! Mount Athos cant win from 22 and i think Fiorente will be gone at the 600! As for a roughie hope, maybe the previous winners Green Moon or Dunaden! Go Sea Moon! sk hey michael i dont mind that you are glad precedence is not in but to say he has done nothing is a little rich ...he has beaten many of the "CHAMPION" overseas horses in the past home in the cup and he would have again.... Tony If you want to run your horse in the Melbourne Cup then it should be mandatory for that horse to compete in a minimum of one Australian race in Victoria in the 5 weeks leading up to the 1st Tuesday in November Toby This Cup field is so deep that a lightweight runner could easily upset the apple cart. Verema and Tres Blue haven't had the benefit of Aussie runs, but they might simply have beaten the handicapper. Dear Demi has done the miles and seems to be loving it. Hawkspur, for all he's achieved, will be paying the nice money I look for in a Melbourne Cup runner. Royal Empire might be special, because Godolphin brought him instead of Ahzeemah, a horse with a super will to win. Ricky goldcoast Great field.. It's going to be a cracking race and you could make a solid case for at least 15 or so. Idea.. Whack 50 on the nose from barriers 1 through to barrier 12 and if you salute you should at least get most of your money back if not more haha for what it's worth sticking with my first pick masked Marvell and will saver on couple who I have yet to sort through.. Don't care how good peoples so called ratings and statistics you use... especially in a melb cup generally doesn't mean squat. To many variables including the killer ( not performing on the big stage ) so whoever picks and backs the winner good on you but please don't come on here and tell us your the messiah ( zooaaxbobankiwidribble ) when it's really just a stab in the dark so to speak! We have all thrown darts and hit the bullseye before!! P.s how good is dear Demi travelling? Just keeps giving and giving.. Bless his heart. selective67 Verema and Tres Blue the two chances. observer The VRC Commitee has included a clause in the conditions of the Melbourne Cup the power for it to exclude any horse from the race. They have not enforced this clause any time this century, then why have it in the conditions - or is it still there to give the Committee the power to give an overseas horse/s a run in the race (excluding a local horse/s) which has not made the field under the present unwieldy,long winded and unfair to the local horses, balloting conditions ? Failsafe Lorenzo12, I'm wagering you know little about the race and races in general. Did anyone catch the run of Ethiopia? Perfect cup trial , this horse has had it's share of issues so if any doubt they wouldn't put him on a 4 day back up, his Lexus run jock appeared to have him hard held using the race as cup tighten up, look out Tuesday! Agree though best field in a long long time, well done for leaving Bart out, didn't deserve a runner this year - simple. andrewt Bad luck Precedence didn't get in, but had NO hope anyway. Like Ethopia, another no hoper cluttering up the home straight. Conditions for Cup are well known, so tough bikkies for those on the fringe. This is a proper race, the best two mile handicap in the world. Good luck backing the winner. Tony Ilave Boys vs Girl ....dear Me..AJ flash er flanks super but DD PULL THROUGH WITH ANCHOR DOWN$$$$$$$! suzanne Go Dear Demi; I was prepared to send her out to retirement last prep. I thought it was too much and too hard for her. This horse has defied all odds. She genuinely appears to have no chance and then sneaks in for second, with foam billowing out her side. You go girl.Let's see what you can do next. I think you are amazing. JL Fiorente wins. Picked up again late in the cox and attacked the line, only worry was where he was going to draw and I was confident he will win if he drew anywhere between 2-7 and he comes up with barrier 5! Get on! Whobegotdan Lloyd trifecta, you heard it here first. Don't believe from my research it's ever been achieved? Heath Clear what's going to happen... something will withdraw late and there is no emergencies. Why? because of the race the stops the nation, printouts, form, sweeps etc etc nonsense. Time we move to 24 +2 emergencies. It's a 6.5mil dollar race and Precedence not without a hope. vale imo one of the best fields iv'e seen in a long while. Previous winners, previous placegetters, quality foreigners. In the quaddie might be looking at 16-18 horse here :/ pretty much just throw out the no hope 80-200 shots Spittles Verema drawn perfectly. Will run a huge race. kaoru so, the Cup has come down to Singo v. Gai. If Tre Blues beats Dear Demi in a ohoto and Singo challenges Gai to shout the bar.. what a scene. surprisesurprise Jeez, Red Cadeaux gets the car park. Should be storming home late. Dear Demi to run a place, again? Caltex Which horse do you think is the best horse that can win this years Melbourne cup. Ranger As if Super Cool could win in a fit. As if anything by Fastnet Rock is going to get 2 miles!! Why don't they grow some, lose that sucker and give Bart a chance. Jeep Dear Demi how many more rails runs does she need to actually win a race Sandown midweek suits without another dream rails run,will not run top 10 unless she gets another rails run then might finish 10th,your hard earned not mine average horse lovers/losers. lorenzo12 how does ethiopia make it in d field when others work hard for their place? Nutgrass It is truly, the great race. No Bart for the majority of Aussies that bet once a year. Way to go, visionaries... Hope you are happy with your race. The Charge I seriously think this is one of the better cup fields that I have seen in a long time. Very even. Great internationals. Should make for some huge divi's if you can find the right ones. sk well done mr handicapper ..i dont blame the commitee for not taking a horse out to put precedence in.but i still cant believe he gave the same weight penalty to a winner of a group 3 race geelong cup worst field ever and gave the winner of the mooney valley cup group 2 the same with a ten times better field....the cup will not be the same... andrewt Deepest Melbourne Cup I can ever remember, 22 of the 24 rate over 100. Barrier draw confirms Fiorente, as the one they have to beat. Unlike the Cox Plate, he can be put to sleep in good position. Barrier also brings in Verema and Brown Panther, foreigners with best recent form of the travellers. TEx Wow not one Kiwi bred runner this year! DC Gai all the way can't get beat in my opinion The Village Mute MC Tip. 1st : 22 Dear Demi 2nd: 8 Dandino 3rd: 5 Brown Panther Folks get on thats your trifecta for the 2013 Melbourne Cup.. See you at the pay-out window. pedro i'll get in early,simenon to win,seville 2nd,dandino 3rd supercool 4th..poor falkner,barrier 18 and 152 years of history against it! Gnome Mage Why cannot Bart Cummings get a run ahead of some of these European Horses.. Thief of Hearts for me.. Watched its last race on you tube..Quite Impressive The Oracle No Phar Laps here but it is the greatest Cup field ever assembled eclipsing that of 2010. Whatever you think of the Sydney Cup field the winner of that race never until now goes around at 100/1. AJC Derby winner Ethiopia now 5 with an inkling of form in the Saab also at cricket score odds. Internationals very strong but which ones. I don't like any of Lloyds or the Fav Fiorente, having potted Tres Blue I now think he could be the first 'Aussie' trained horse home. michael best field for a long time, glad precedence didn't get a run, he has done nothing in 3 attempts in the past!!!
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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov :cheers Aidy Im very sweet on SIMENON and have been for a while its been prepared for this for a long time Richard Hughes flies over for the ride have backed it anti post at 33's and went in again for a win bet at 16's had a nice prep race in Oz over shorter looks sure to run a big race here. Have had a small win anti post on MOUNT ATHOS at 14's it ran well in this last year was a bit unlucky and felt 14's at the time was generous and value. I think Godolphin will win this sooner or later and took a bit of 25's e/w on there only runner this year ROYAL EMPIRE as i thought it was over priced also backed Michael Owen's horse e/w today BROWN PANTHER 16'S with Boylesports who are paying 5 places as i think it has a good chance of getting into the top 5 and has got a very good draw a win or place would be some achievement for trainer Tom Dascombe . Wont back any more in the race but may have a boxed trifecta on the four. Can't wait for the race really looking forward to it Good Luck All

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Simenon has to have a live chance Ted can't argue with that. Must say I am quite sweet on Voleuse De Couers who won the Irish St Leger in a hack. He was sold afterwards and the new owner stated he bought him for 1 reason, to win the Melbourne Cup. Think he is around the 14/1 mark.

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Melbourne Cup 2013: Our experts rate the runners

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Chance of repeat? Green Moon wins last year's Melbourne Cup.

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Roots says: “Last year's Melbourne Cup winner, and enjoys the wide open spaces of Flemington. He has won two group 1s there and three in total. Drawn to get the right run, and can figure again." Presnell says: “Won last year, and history can repeat itself in the Cup. Blinkers could improve him on recent efforts."

3. Red Cadeaux (23) Roots says: “A seasoned traveller which was runner-up by the narrowest of margins in the 2011 Melbourne Cup. He has had five goes at two miles for three placings, and is place hope again." Presnell says: “Having his third attempt. Best effort was close second to Dunaden two years back and goes up three kilos. Weight again the query." 4. Sea Moon (7) Roots says: “He ran midfield in the Arc de Triomphe last year. Drops in weight from his Herbert Power Handicap win and was a weight-for-age winner in England. Has obvious class, and is an each-way hope." Presnell says: “Wise guys with Europe insight rate him highly. What he's done here has been impressive. Top hope." 5. Brown Panther (6) Roots says: “Michael Owen-owned front-running stayer, which has won the Goodwood Cup at two miles this year. He possesses a turn of foot, which will be handy and could be one to throw in trifectas." Presnell says: “Shows speed back home, indicating he should get a sweet passage from the six gate." 6. Fiorente (5) Roots says: “Had a great Cup trial in the Turnbull Stakes and Cox Plate, where he worked hard but held on for third. Melbourne Cup runner-up last year could be set to go one better this time." Presnell says: “Had a perfect campaign. Lugging bit application a query but Damien Oliver should get him to settle. Has speed and staying power. He'll do me." 7. Foreteller (15) Roots says: “He stormed home late in the Cox Plate, convincing Chris Waller to run him in the Melbourne Cup. A question mark remains on him at two miles, but if ridden quietly, he will be running on." Presnell says: “Distance a problem but a true weight-for-age horse with a strong finish. Could surprise." 8. Dandino (4) Roots says: “Has been on an odyssey through Hong Kong, England, the United States before arriving here and running second in the Caulfield Cup. Has the in-form Ryan Moore up top, and is a live chance." Presnell says: “Second in the Caulfield Cup last start on old standards would have him favourite. Journey doubts." 9. Ethiopia (14) Roots says: "The Australian Derby winner last year but has had common form since. Was near his best when running fourth in the Lexus Stakes on Saturday. Has only been a winner once in 13 starts. Prefer others." Presnell says: “Yes, won an Australian Derby – his only success. Efforts over the past year don't inspire." 10. Fawkner (8) Roots says: "Was placed behind Black Caviar in the autumn. Built into the spring running third in the Turnbull Stakes before winning the Caulfield Cup. A query at 2400m before his win last time. Can overcome doubts again." Presnell says: “Brilliant in the Caulfield Cup. Can he produce something similar at Flemington? Yes." 11. Mourayan (19) Roots says: “Sydney Cup winner which finished midfield at three runs this spring. The blinkers come off after he disappointed in the Mackinnon Stakes on Saturday. One which will stay the trip and finish in the first half of the field." Presnell says: “Poor in the Mackinnon. Blinkers switch could help, but not enough." 12. Seville (9) Roots says: “Scored in The Metropolitan when, and his Cox Plate was good despite finishing midfield. Looks like he will enjoy getting to two miles. Tough, genuine and classy. Big chance." Presnell says: “Has staying power and a touch of class, confirmed in The Metrop at Randwick. Hugh Bowman another plus." 13. Super Cool (13) Roots says: “Has made a habit of peaking on the big days. Last spring was runner-up in the Derby then won the Australian Cup in the autumn. Consistent without winning this spring. But he gets up for the big days." Presnell says: “Likes Flemington but could find this too hot." 14. Masked Marvel (2) Roots says: “Won the English St Leger in 2011, and everything he has done in Australia since arriving suggests he will stay all day. He will be running on at the end, and is worthy of an each-way ticket." Presnell says: “Better than he showed in the Cox Plate. A real two-miler." 15. Mount Athos (22) Roots says: “Trying to make-up for a luckless fifth in last year's Cup. Won at Chester in a group 3 this year. Reports are he is working well and should be in the finish." Presnell says: “Unlucky fifth in Cup last year but only win since against common opposition. Set for Cup. Not carrying any of mine." 16. Royal Empire (11) Roots says: “Godolphin returns for a 15th year still looking for its first Melbourne Cup. His preparation has included two wins then a pair of seconds at 2400m. Has tactical speed and will be thereabouts." Presnell says: “Up-and-coming type on the right weight. Difficult to assess." 17. Voleuse De Coeurs (21) Roots says: “She was bought out of the Dermot Weld yard after winning the Irish St Leger by six lengths. Has settled well into Australia and expect forward showing despite poor draw." Presnell says: “Scored impressively in the Irish St Leger, good form reference, but stable transfer doesn't stimulate confidence." 18. Hawkspur (18) Roots says: “Looked a star winning the Chelmsford Stakes but has had no luck in his two runs in Melbourne. Won the Queensland Derby in dominant fashion, and could do the same here." Presnell says: “Disappointed in the Caulfield Cup but is better than that. Expect a bold showing." 19. Simenon (12) Roots says: “There is no doubt this fellow will stay. He has been over the jumps and was runner-up in the Ascot Gold Cup over 4000m. Third in the Herbert Power Stakes at his only Australian start. Place hope." Presnell says: “International that did well in the Herbert Power and benefited from the experience. Class?" 20. Ibicenco (17) Roots says: “He is a winner at two miles and has been in good form, winning first-up over 1700 metres before proving too strong in a slogging finish to the Geelong Cup. Will run the trip, and could fill a place." Presnell says: “This could be a bit rich." 21. Verema (3) Roots says: “Promising staying mare which has shown good acceleration to win the Prix de Nieuil and Prix Kergorlay. Prepared by a French master and to be ridden by a Cup-winning jockey. Don't leave her out." Presnell says: “From the same stable as Americain. Set for this, and should be respected." 22. Dear Demi (16) Roots says: “In her best form this spring, despite not winning. Third behind It's A Dundeel and Atlantic Jewel in the Underwood, third in the Caulfield Cup and should have won the Mackinnon. Could be the best of the Aussies." Presnell says: “Thriving on an old-fashioned Cup preparation. With Chris Munce is a chance." 23. Tres Blue (20) Roots says: “Former French galloper now under Gai Waterhouse. Won a group 3 and then a group 2 both over 2500m at Deauville and was runner-up in the German Derby. Not the worst." Presnell says: “Latecomer to Waterhouse. Fiorente did well under the same management last year. A four-year-old mare? No." 24. Ruscello (24) Roots says: “Has been very tough in both his runs in Australia. Just went down at Caulfield over 2000m before defying a desperate field in Lexus on Saturday. Others have more appeal." Presnell says: “Lexus winner on Saturday but wide gate here negates prospects." Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/horseracing/melbourne-cup-2013-our-experts-rate-the-runners-20131103-2wv1q.html#ixzz2jcV0Zbjn

1. Dunaden (barrier 1) Chris Roots says: “The 2011 Melbourne Cup winner is a strong stayer proven at two miles and drawn well. The only question is will the 58.5 kilograms stop him." Max Presnell says: “Obviously the weight aspect comes into play with him: up four kilos on his winning Cup handicap in 2011." 2. Green Moon (10)

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Melbourne Cup 2013: Individual horse analysis, tips and ratings brett-pebble-melbourne-cup-2012-297x202.jpg Who will win the 2013 Melbourne Cup? It’s the question you need an answer to, and we’ve previewed each horse in detail with tips and predictions for the race that stops a nation. Roar Racing Editor Justin Cinque has also previewed the Melbourne Cup in full. Read his preview and top tips here. 2013 Melbourne Cup: The guide to finding a winner, and beating the myths 2013 Melbourne Cup: Wet or dry for the Cup? How the weather affects your horse’s chances Full 2013 Melbourne Cup preview 1. Dunaden (Trainer: Mikel Delzangles (France), Jockey: Jamie Spencer, Barrier: 1, Weight: 58.5kg, $41) Coming down to Melbourne for his third Melbourne Cup assault, this will be the worst he has looked in all the trips. He won the 2011 Melbourne Cup after excellent European form which saw him take out the lead-up Geelong Cup with 54.5kg on his back. He then took his second tilt last year where he won the Caulfield Cup carrying top weight and was then further allotted weight in the Melbourne Cup. He ultimately found 59kg too much to carry over two miles and finished 14th. This year he must carry 58.5kg, but his form leading into the Cup has been much better in his past two campaigns. In Europe this season, he has not won a race and has been comprehensively beaten in the Group 2 Prix Foy. Before that, he ran second in the Group 1 Prix Saint-Cloud, but the margin flattered him because he was never a winning chance. Barrier 1 is not ideal for Dunaden because he runs best in open space. From the inside gate, he will get cramped for room in running and either over-race or fail to settle. Although he has been racing against Europe’s best middle-distance horses, and is a very good horse when on song, he has not done enough to show he will be able to handle the large handicap imposed here. 2. Green Moon (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Brett Prebble, Barrier: 10, Weight: 57.5kg, $41) Last year’s winner will have to carry 3.5kg more this year and his form has been much worse in comparison. His campaign was slightly derailed when he missed the Caulfield Stakes due to a high temperature. The problem for Green Moon is he hasn’t won or looked like a winner all season. Compare him to last year when he won the Turnbull Stakes on his way to Cup success. However last year, he also put in a shocker in the Cox Plate as the favourite, which forced a drift in his Cup price. This year, he once again put in an average run in the Cox Plate but even if we ignore that, there is too much going against him. He’ll have no problem running out the distance but he’ll start feeling the weight around the 200m mark. He’s had his time and running here is more a strategic move than a realistic one. 3. Red Cadeaux (Trainer: Ed Dunlop (England), Jockey: Gerald Mosse, Barrier: 23, Weight: 56.5kg, $67) Venturing to Flemington for his third attempt at the Melbourne Cup, it’s hard to see Red Cadeaux improving on 2011, when he ran second behind Dunaden by the smallest of margins in Melbourne Cup history. He ran eighth in the 2012 Cup after getting shuffled a long way back and finding the pace unsuitable. It was forgiven a month later when he jetted to Hong Kong and won the prestigious Group 1 Hong Kong Vase, defeating Dunaden in the process. From there it was off to Dubai for a shot at the world’s richest race, the Dubai Gold Cup. The 2000m was expected to be too short but Ed Dunlop’s globetrotting gelding ran out of his skin to place a very impressive second. Next stop was Singapore for the Group 1 SIA Cup, where the golden run ended. His runs in the SIA Cup, Prince of Wales Stakes and King George Stake were disappointing. All was thought to be lost in Red Cadeaux and it looked as if his career was approaching its end. The flights had finally taken their toll on him, but Dunlop took one last roll of the dice in the Group 2 Geoffrey Freer Stakes. He needed to run well in that to keep his career alive and he did just that. Producing a dashing run while carrying top weight over 2700m, he finished a gallant second behind Royal Empire and, more importantly, showed he still had his turn of foot. From there it was off to the Irish St Leger where he put in another good effort to finish fourth behind Voleuse De Coeurs. That was enough to justify coming back to Australia for a third time. It’s hard to predict which Red Cadeaux will turn up, because his lead-up form in 2011 was average yet he finished second. In 2012, his lead-up form was excellent yet he finished eighth. This year, his form is better than 2011 but not as good as 2012. He has to carry 56.5kg this year, which is 1kg more than he carried in 2012 and 3kg more than he carried in 2011. He’s a wonderful horse who has collected more stamps in his passport than you or I, but it’s too hard to see him winning this. 4. Sea Moon (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Steven Arnold, Barrier: 7, Weight: 56.5kg, $15) Sea Moon is Lloyd Williams’ best Melbourne Cup chance, but not by much. Sea Moon has never won a Group 1 race, yet will carry 56.5kg while others who have won Group 1s will carry much less. This goes to show how good Sea Moon’s rating is. He has run among Europe’s best, but the performance of his career came in the 2011 Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes over 2400m. In that race, he defeated Dunaden, Red Cadeaux, Jakkalberry and Fiorente. All four went on to run places in a Melbourne Cup. In the run before that, he beat Dandino in the Listed Tapster Stakes. It’s taken a while for Robert Hickmott and Williams to get the best out of Sea Moon in Australia, but we’ve finally seen it. Carrying top weight, he won the Bart Cummings Stakes but lost on protest. He then won the Herbert Power Stakes ahead of Simenon. Sea Moon has never run over two miles, but it should be no concern. He started his campaign in Australia the Makybe Diva Stakes over 1600m and looked terrible. Since then, they have increased the distance of his races and he has improved with every run to suggest he’ll relish the two miles here. Sea Moon is one of the main players. 5. Brown Panther (Trainer: Tom Dascombe (England), Jockey: Robert Kingscote, Barrier: 6, Weight: 55kg, $19) Brown Panther’s Melbourne Cup preparation has not been ideal after the Michel Owen-owned stayer developed a high temperature in the lead up to the Irish St Leger – supposed to be his final run before coming to Australia. An important advantage Brown Panther has is that he is already a winner over 3200m, which few others in this field are. Back in August, he won the Group 2 Goodwood Cup over 3200m in a race where Cavalryman finished sixth and Mount Athos finished eighth. In the past 12 months he’s only had three runs, but last year he was one of the best horses in Europe. He appears to have rediscovered his best form and is proven over this distance. Jockey Robert Kingscote flies in from England for the ride, but a lack of experience and understanding of Australian racing is a minor problem. Brown Panther produced his best in the Goodwood Cup so if you give Mount Athos any chance in this race, you have to give Brown Panther one too. 6. Fiorente (Trainer: Gai Waterhouse, Jockey: Damien Oliver, Barrier: 5, Weight: 55kg, $7) Set to start as the favourite, last year’s runner-up has spent 12 months preparing for this. His preparation has been flawless with everything going to Gai Waterhouse’s plans. In the history of the Melbourne Cup, only three horses have won in the year after they ran second, so history is strongly against Fiorente here. He won the Group 2 Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes with a burst of speed normally only seen in sprinting horses. He then went to the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington, where he sustained a long run which was quite similar to what he did in the Melbourne Cup last year. Although he finished an unlucky fourth, he showed he still had the stamina required. Then, Fiorente jumped to the top of Melbourne Cup markets after an outstanding run in the Cox Plate where he had to overcome the widest barrier. Still, he made up excellent ground and finished third and should not have lost any admirers. Damien Oliver will be the third jockey to ride Fiorente in as many starts. This shouldn’t be a worry though, as Oliver has been doing all the track work and is a Melbourne Cup specialist. Fiorente is the deserved Melbourne Cup favourite and despite history being against, he has done everything right this preparation to deserve favouritism. 7. Foreteller (Trainer: Chris Waller, Jockey: Craig Newitt, Barrier: 15, Weight: 55kg, $34) Since the start of the season, trainer Chris Waller had been telling us Foreteller was heading toward the Mackinnon Stakes as his grand final. But this horse has improved out of sight, despite being a seven-year-old. It started when he won the Makybe Diva Stakes, beating Puissance De Lune. He then went to the Underwood Stakes where the pace of the race didn’t suit, before he proved he was so much more than an autumn horse at the Caulfield Stakes. He kept Atlantic Jewel honest to run second to the mare, but comfortably beat Super Cool. Waller then surprised us all by accepting Foreteller for the Cox Plate. No one gave him a chance but he produced an outstanding run to finish fourth. Foreteller’s best distance is 2000m. Beyond that, he has not looked comfortable. Foreteller is a middle distance horse which is confirmed by his pedigree. Two miles appears beyond him, but he’s in such good form that he’ll still finish into the first half of the field. 8. Dandino (Trainer: Marco Botti (England), Jockey: Ryan Moore, Barrier: 4, Weight: 54.5kg, $11) After running second in the Caulfield Cup, the Marco Botti trained stayer has not put a foot wrong on our shores. His campaign started back in June when he ran second in the Hardwicke Stacks which has been an excellent form race for the Melbourne Cup. Both Dunaden and Red Cadeaux came through the Hardwicke Stakes run at Royal Ascot in the year they came to Australia and ran first and second. After Royal Ascot, he went to America and took out the US St Leger en route to Australia. It is the exact same campaign his stablemate Jakkalberry took last year, however Dandino may be the better of the two. Jakkalberry failed to fire a shot in his Caulfield Cup run before bouncing back to run third in last year’s Melbourne Cup. Dandino however has never run two miles and straight after the Caulfield Cup, Craig Williams said the added distance will really test Dandino. Nevertheless, if things go right and the pace is not too hot, Dandino has what it take to be right there at the end. 9. Ethiopia (Trainer: Pat Carey, Jockey: Rhys McLeod, Barrier: 14, Weight: 54.5kg, $81) This horse had just about the worst preparation for any Melbourne Cup bound horse. Or at least it was, up until Saturday when he ran in the Lexus Stakes. He was already qualified for the Cup but based on his form before the Lexus, there was no chance of him running in the Cup. But Pat Carey has peaked his horse at the absolute perfect time. Prior to the Lexus, there was daylight between Ethiopia and the winner so every single run can be ignored based on what we saw in the Lexus. Carrying top weight, he looked flat and like a horse who didn’t want to race. But in the wide open plains of Flemington, when they came into the straight, he balanced up and finally showed some of his best form by making up plenty of ground. Although he finished fourth, it was still an outstanding run for a horse that never looked in the race and had done nothing all season. Ethiopia has only ever won one race and that was the ATC Derby which qualified him for the Melbourne Cup. He doesn’t have any winning form which is something Melbourne Cup winners have coming into the race. His run in the Lexus may have been outstanding but the quality of opposition was not, because the race was run in a time considerably slower than the Lexus normally is. He was last in 2012, after suffering an injury in the run. He won’t win this year. 10. Fawkner (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Nick Hall, Barrier: 8, Weight: 54.5kg, $19) The Caulfield Cup winner enters the Melbourne Cup without a run in between. The last horse to pull off the Cups double was Ethereal in 2001. Unfortunately for Fawkner, he did not win a particular strong running of the Caulfield Cup and we’ve seen others win it with much more conviction in the past. Owner Lloyd Williams has been on the record as saying the Caulfield Cup had always been Fawkner’s aim and the Melbourne Cup had not originally been in plans. Nevertheless, as a horse in form with ballot exemption, there is no reason not to run him. Running two miles will be a big ask for Fawkner, who 12 months ago was a miler after running second in the Emirates Stakes. He just grinded though 2400m in the Caulfield Cup and was weakening towards the line. Being by Reset and based on his Caulfield Cup run, it’s hard to see him running out a strong two miles. 11. Mourayan (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Brenton Avdulla, Barrier: 19, Weight: 54.5kg, $101) This horse continually flies under the radar. He appreciates two miles and that’s where he has looked his most comfortable. He ran seventh in last year’s Melbourne Cup which was a phenomenal effort, and he then came out in autumn to win the Sydney Cup over the two miles. With the eight-year-old getting on in years, Lloyd Williams has managed Mourayan nicely with the Melbourne Cup being just his fourth run of the campaign. In the Makybe Diva Stakes and Metropolitan, Mourayan never got into his stride because the distances had been a touch too short. But in the history of the Cup, only two eight-year-olds have won. They decided to take him to the Mackinnon Stakes where they decided to ride him from the front. It was a new tactic for Mourayan, who probably doesn’t have the turn of foot to run from the back anymore. It was an interesting tactic and one which they were testing for the Melbourne Cup. He travelled cleanly and going to the Melbourne Cup with that tactic is a defensive strategy for the Williams camp. Mourayan won’t win the Melbourne Cup. He is in there as the pacemaker for Williams’ five other runners and will be available to give cover for others that get exposed. And he has drawn the perfect gate for it, with all five other Williams runners on Mourayan’s inside. 12. Seville (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Hugh Bowman, Barrier: 9, Weight: 54.5kg , $17) Seville looked in great shape for this race last year until injury struck. He’s back and in excellent form despite finishing seventh in the Cox Plate. Like most of Lloyd Williams’ horses, he was intent on winning the Cox Plate but still ran on nicely. Before that, he won the Metropolitan Handicap – traditionally a bad form race for the Melbourne Cup – but Seville was a Melbourne horse who raided the race whereas the winner is normally a Sydney horse. When that happens, the best Sydney horse can’t match it with Melbourne stayers and Seville proved that. He’s been carrying big weights all season and with the Cup always his target, he’s been primed to run here with a reasonable weight. He has done his best Australian work here at Flemington, which best resembles the European surroundings. It wouldn’t shock to see Seville win this but a place looks more likely. 13. Super Cool (Trainer: Mark Kavanagh, Jockey: Corey Brown, Barrier: 13, Weight: 54.5kg, $51) One month ago, there was little-to-no chance Super Cool would be lining up in the Melbourne Cup. He has originally been primed for the Caulfield Cup but his form wasn’t great and the firm ground didn’t suit. He then had his campaign turned towards the Cox Plate where he went around as an outsider because his form simply wasn’t good enough. Yet, up in class, he produced the best run of his campaign which is why Mark Kavanagh has bought him to the Melbourne Cup. Corey Brown takes the ride for the same trainer-jockey combination what won the 2009 Melbourne Cup with Shocking. Firm ground is expected on Tuesday which will not suit Super Cool, but that’s not the biggest concern. Super Cool is by Fastnet Rock, a sprinting stallion. Asking a Fastnet Rock to run 3200m is the equivalent of asking Usain Bolt to run a marathon. He’s a good horse, but this is beyond Super Cool. Assigned saddlecloth 13 and drawing barrier 13, it looks like he has used up all his luck. 14. Masked Marvel (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Michael Rodd, Barrier: 2, Weight: 54kg, $26) Earlier in the season, Lloyd Williams flagged Masked Marvel the best Melbourne Cup chance among his arsenal of runners. Masked Marvel won the Group 1 English St Leger over 2900m before he was imported by Williams and distance will be absolutely no problem for him. He began his season in promising style and ran poorly in the Cox Plate, but don’t be disheartened – he had absolutely no intent on winning the race. He’s been running well at weight-for-age level and drops down to handicap conditions for the Cup. Williams have played the handicapper like a fool here. He’s been primed for this run and we will finally see the same Masked Marvel that won a St Leger so must be considered a live chance. He probably won’t win, but a place is possible. 15. Mount Athos (Trainer: Luca Cumani (England), Jockey: Craig Williams, Barrier: 22, Weight: 54kg, $10) Luca Cumani returns again with Mount Athos after running fifth last year with what many consider the best run of the race. That was largely due to the ride by Ryan Moore, where his lack of experience in Australia cost Mount Athos the race. With Craig Williams booked for the ride, the issue should not arise again. Mount Athos’ form has not been as consistent as it was last year but it has still been excellent. Cumani has carefully selected Mount Athos’ path for the past 12 months to ensure the Montjeu gelding did not get any major weight penalties but still stayed fit. At Royal Ascot, he put produced a shocker in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes over 2400m where he never got into the race. On that occasion he finished three lengths behind Dandino when they met at equal weights. Mount Athos then went to the Goodwood Cup which was won by Brown Panther. Mount Athos finished eight, seven lengths behind Brown Panther and they both carried equal weight. By that point, things were looking terrible and there was no way Mount Athos could win a Melbourne Cup. But fortunately for Cumani, he gave Mount Athos one last chance to prove he was worth bringing back to Australia and it proved a masterstroke. They went to the March Stakes where Mount Athos carried top weight in a descent field to finish a head behind the winner, Harris Tweed. They key factor was he showed he still had his turn of foot and it was enough to buy a ticket for Melbourne. Drawing barrier 22 was a disaster for owner Marwin Koukash, who has no one else to blame but himself for drawing the gate. Mount Athos has the ability to run on from the back, but the wide gate is still a mammoth hindrance. Mount Athos was in more consistent form last year but his last run was as good as anything he produced 12 months ago. The distance will be fine and he has an excellent jockey on board. He’s a winning chance and should be right there at the end with a very manageable weight for a stayer of his calibre if Williams doesn’t let him get too far back. 16. Royal Empire (Trainer: Saeed Bin Suroor (England), Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy, Barrier: 11, Weight: 54kg, $21) Global racing powerhouse Godolphin has sent just one entrant this year, where they have previously sent two or more. They think very highly of this Teofilo entire, who has been in excellent form in Europe for the past few months. He last ran in the Group 3 Cumberland Lodge Stakes over 2400m where he carried top weight and was beaten by stablemate Lucky Number, to whom he was conceding 7kg. Prior to that, he was beaten by a head in the Group 3 September Stakes. His last win came in August where he defeated Red Cadeaux in the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes, but had a considerable weight advantage which is compacted here. Royal Empire is yet to run over the two miles, but he is also yet to run at Group 1 level in Europe. He has been managed superbly with a program that has him primed for this without gathering any major weight penalties. He’s travelled between Dubai and England a few times and the Godolphin horses are generally excellent travellers. On top of that, Royal Empire has drawn perfectly in barrier 11. Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor spoke very highly of this horse and specifically chose him because he has the turn of foot required to win in Australia. He’s one of the major chances and could deliver Godolphin their first Melbourne Cup. 17. Voleuse De Coeurs (Trainer: Michael Moroney, Jockey: James McDonald, Barrier: 21, Weight: 54kg, $17) This mare wasn’t coming to Australia until a last minute deal right on the edge of quarantine’s closure saw her sold to Australian interests. Purchased for $1.7 million on the back of a dominant Irish St Leger win – where she got up by six lengths – the form out of that race has been very strong. Transferred from Dermot Weld (who knew how to train a Melbourne Cup winner) to Mike Moroney, Voleuse De Coeurs should have no problem running the two miles. Moroney, however, dropped a very interesting comment a few weeks ago, saying Voleuse De Coeurs may still be on the young side and that if she can’t score this year, she’d be even better primed for it next year. That shows a lack of absolute confidence and you can make what you will of it, but a lot of Irish St Leger winners have come to the Melbourne Cup and failed to reproduce the form. 18. Hawkspur (Trainer: Chris Waller, Jockey: Jim Cassidy, Barrier: 18, Weight: 53.5kg, $13) Despite jumping as the favourite in both the Turnbull Stakes and Caulfield Cup, Hawkspur has been luckless in running and failed to deliver on his potential. Without winning, his runs have been quite good but he is under the odds on the markets. In both the Turnbull and the Caulfield Cup, he was taken to the back of the field by Jim Cassidy who produced two average rides. On both occasions, he waited too long to make his move which cost Hawkspur any chance of winning. However, he did hit the line hard in both runs to finish fifth and eighth respectively. As a Derby winner, the distance shouldn’t be a concern. Chris Waller appears committed to riding Hawkspur off the speed, but Cassidy needs to take some risks to ride Hawkspur into the race rather than coasting on the inside rail and hoping for luck. He’s drawn the worst barrier in the history of the Cup because no horse has ever won from gate 18. If he doesn’t get too far back in the field, Hawkspur is a winning chance. 19. Simenon (Trainer: Willie Mullins (Ireland), Jockey: Richard Hughes, Barrier: 12, Weight: 53.5kg, $21) There were talks of bringing Simenon over for last year’s Melbourne Cup, but Willie Haggas held off and it has been a great move. Simenon has been in excellent form over the past few months. At Royal Ascot, he ran second in the Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup over 4000m after winning the race in 2012. It’s fair to say he is horse racing’s equivalent of Kenyan marathon runners. He ran next in the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup over 3300m where he finished second, though he was given a shocking ride and really should have won. When the Melbourne Cup comes around, the biggest query facing a lot of runners is whether they have the stamina to run out a strong 3200m. There is probably no horse in this field more capable of covering this distance, but it may even be too short for him. Since arriving in Australia, he has had one run in the Herbert Power Stakes where he finished an impressive second behind Sea Moon. Not much was expected of him over 2400m but his run was much better than most imagined it would be. It was enough to show that Simenon has had no problem adapting to the Australian turf. He’s got the stamina to grind this field down and will be best suited to a quick tempo. As long as it does not become a mad dash to the finish like it did last year, Simenon is weighted well enough to run a big race. 20. Ibicenco (Trainer: Peter Moody, Jockey: Luke Nolan, Barrier: 17, Weight: 53kg, $81) Making the field as the 24th horse in the order of entry, Peter Moody’s decision not to run Ibicenco on Derby Day has paid off with attrition getting him into the final field. The import failed to make the field for the Melbourne Cup last year and had to settle for a run in the Sandown Cup, where he scored with ease – albeit against a very weak field. The benefit of that was it proved the dour stayer could run out two miles despite a change in racing styles between Australia and Europe. Prior to his run in the Geelong Cup, Ibicenco hadn’t done too much to suggest he deserves a spot in the Melbourne Cup final field. Although the Geelong Cup appears to be a good form race for the Melbourne Cup, this year’s edition was extremely weak. Ibicenco has used up all his luck by merely getting into the final field and he’s too dour to threaten anything besides seagulls on the track. 21. Verema (Trainer: Alain De Royer-Dupre (France), Jockey: Christophe Lemaire, Barrier: 3, Weight: 53kg, $13) The Aga Khan will have his first ever runner in the Melbourne Cup and Alain De Royer-Dupre returns again after bringing Americain the past two years. Verema is a last start winner after taking out the Group 2 Prix Kergolay – a fantastic form race over the past few years. Americain won the Kergolay on his way to Melbourne Cup success in 2010 and Jukebox Jury won the race before winning the Irish St Leger in 2011. Christophe Lemaire flies in for the ride and the last time the Frenchman was at Flemington, he won the Melbourne Cup aboard Dunaden. Verema is a proven traveller after going to Dubai for the World Cup meet, where she ran third in the Dubai Gold Cup over 3200m. She finished behind Cavalryman that day, but it showed that she travels well and can run a strong two miles which is exactly what has flawed raiders in the past. Cavalryman finished 12th in last year’s Cup so there are a few question marks about the strength of Verema’s form. She has a small chance of winning and should be included in trifectas, but asking a mare to step off the plane and run a strong two miles seems a big ask. 22. Dear Demi (Trainer: Clarry Conners, Jockey: Chris Munce, Barrier: 16, Weight: 51kg, $21) Dear Demi has completely flown under the radar this season because she has crept up on the inside rail in all of her runs. When she went to the Underwood, she ran third behind It’s A Dundeel and Atlantic Jewel at weight-for-age level. With all the attention given to the first two past the post, more was made of the race pace than the excellent run by Dear Demi. No one gave her a chance in the Caulfield Cup where she drew a terribly wide gate and still rocketed home, once again on the rail, to finish third. On Saturday, she had her final warm-up run in the Mackinnon Stakes and was outstanding. Again, she crept up along the rail and was closing on the eventual winner Side Glance with every stride. Dear Demi comes into this with a winning weight and she has not put a hoof wrong all season. Owner John Singleton unloaded on Dear Demi to win the Melbourne Cup after her Caulfield Cup run and punters have followed suit. The biggest query on her is whether she can run two miles. A lot of people seem to have forgotten that she won the VRC Oaks last year. The Oaks has not been a great form race for the Melbourne Cup in the past, but it shows she had staying prowess. She is a genuine winning chance. 23. Tres Blue (Trainer: Gai Waterhouse, Jockey: Tommy Berry, Barrier: 20, Weight: 51kg, $25) Although he will be listed in form guides as a four-year-old by Southern Hemisphere standards, Tres Blue is in fact a three-year-old colt having his seventh career start in the Melbourne Cup. Joining the Waterhouse stable, Tres Blue arrives off the back of two nice wins in France. In August, the colt by Anabaa Blue won the Group 3 De Reux Group Stakes over 2500m against some average opposition. He then went into the Grand Prix De Deauville a few weeks later over 2500m again, under set weights and penalty conditions. As he was yet to win at Group 1 or 2 level, he was given a very light weight, beating home Cirrus Des Aigles in the process. The run was good and he took full advantage of his light weight, which is something he’ll need to do here. Asking a three-year-old to run 3200m is a huge ask and one which may prove too much for the colt. He may only be carrying 51kg but even so, there will be plenty of more conditioned horses carrying only slightly more. He’ll have a much better chance in future Melbourne Cups when he matures more. 24. Ruscello (Trainer: Ed Walker (England), Jockey: Chad Schofield, Barrier: 24, Weight: 50kg, $50) A great story here, with English trainer Ed Walker a one-time apprentice to Luca Cumani. Walker saddled up Ruscello, who was the first horse he’d bought to Australia in his short training career, and took out the Lexus Stakes on Saturday. History could potentially repeat itself here because in 2000, Brew won the Lexus Stakes which got him into the Melbourne Cup. On that occasion, he too carried saddlecloth 24 and drew barrier 24 (came into 22 with scratchings) and went on to win the Melbourne Cup. Brew carried 1kg less than Ruscello will here though. Walker did not want to bring Ruscello to the Melbourne Cup for fear it would be too much too soon for the four-year-old. But owned by OTI Racing who targets the Melbourne Cup with European purchases, Simon O’Donnell made the call to back Ruscello up three days later for the Cup. Very few jockeys can ride at the 50kg weight – the lowest weight in the field. With Jet Away failing to make the final field, Glen Boss became available and OTI asked him to take the ride. Boss turned it down, saying he did not feel Ruscello is a genuine chance of winning, but they didn’t lose too much when they booked Cox Plate winning jockey Chad Schofield for the ride. Ruscello may not have won a strong Lexus but he is carrying nothing on his back. His European form is nothing to boast about, but history says he will run a big race having won the Lexus. His run in the Lexus was an all-the-way performance which won’t be possible in the Melbourne Cup, and he doesn’t have the turn of foot to be a serious contender over two miles. Alfred Chan’s Top Four Tips 1. Royal Empire 2. Sea Moon 3. Dear Demi 4. Seville Best of the rest: Fiorente, Simenon, Tres Blue, Hawkspur My price ratings for each horse (market operating at 100%) 1. Dunaden – $61.73 2. Green Moon – $36.76 3. Red Cadeaux – $222.22 4. Sea Moon – $13.50 5. Brown Panther – $17.12 6. Fiorente – $12.20 7. Foreteller – $32.89 8. Dandino – $20.08 9. Ethiopia – $44.84 10. Fawkner – $24.04 11. Mourayan – $384.62 12. Seville – $19.61 13. Super Cool – $48.08 14. Masked Marvel – $30.40 15. Mount Athos – $19.12 16. Royal Empire – $14.49 17. Voleuse De Couers – $16.69 18. Hawkspur – $17.64 19. Simenon – $19.38 20. Ibicenco – $68.49 21. Verema – $16.92 22. Dear Demi – $15.70 23. Tres Blue – $22.32 24. Ruscello – $68.97

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov 2013 Melbourne Cup: Preview and top tips cat_horses.gif 3977.pngColumnist By Justin Cinque, 4 Nov 2013 Justin Cinque is a Roar Expert

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The 2013 Melbourne Cup (3200m, Group 1, handicap) is the most open Cup in history. Gone are the days when you could take a black marker to half to field 30 minutes after the barrier draw on Derby night. 2013 Melbourne Cup: The guide to finding a winner, and beating the myths 2013 Melbourne Cup: Wet or dry for the Cup? How the weather affects your horse’s chances This year there are nine internationally-trained runners in the race. Of the 15 Australian-trained gallopers, ten are imports and five (down from six last year) are locally bred. There is almost no dead wood in this Cup and that makes finding the winner an incredibly difficult exercise. Nonetheless, here are my thoughts on the 24 competitors set to do battle on the banks of the Maribyrnong River at Flemington on Tuesday at 3pm. 1. Dunaden (Trainer: Mikel Delzangles (France), Jockey: Jamie Spencer, Barrier: 1, Weight: 58.5kg, $41) For: Dunaden comes back to Australia for a third time having won an Australian major on each of his last two visits. In 2011, he was the victor in this race with 54.5kgs and last year he won the Caulfield Cup (2400m, Group 1, handicap), coming from last, with 58kgs. Dunaden’s form in 2013 has been very strong racing against the best European opposition, mainly at 2400m (which I think is this guy’s best distance). On class and past performances alone, he demands more respect than the $41 quote suggests he will get. Against: Importantly in the 2012 Melbourne Cup he failed with 59kgs (he drops back to 58.5kgs in 2013) but circumstances were against him on that occasion. He needs a solid speed up front to perform at his best and that’s not a given in this race. Only two top weights have won the Melbourne Cup since 1950 – Rising Fast (1954) and Makybe Diva (2005). Both those horses would be ranked in most racing pundits’ top 15 racehorses to have ever raced in Australia. As well as that only two horses have won two Melbourne Cups in non-consecutive years – Peter Pan (1932, 1934) and Makybe Diva (2003, 2005). There is a school of thought that says Peter Pan (who succeeded Phar Lap) would have given Big Red a good race and that gives some insight into how good he was. 2. Green Moon (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Brett Prebble, Barrier: 10, Weight: 57.5kg, $41) For: Green Moon is the defending Cup winner back for a second tilt at the Cup after carrying 54.5kgs last year. Since running a strong fifth in the Memsie (1400m, Group 1, weight-for-age) first-up in August things haven’t gone to plan. Against: He was well back in the Cox Plate (2040m, Group 1, weight-for-age), as he was last year, but this time he had missed a run, because of a setback, in the Caulfield Stakes (2000m, Group 1, weight-for-age). Does the setback make the Cox Plate run look better? Or is it the derailing of his Cup campaign? Two keys features of Green Moon’s 2012 Cup success were a drop in weight from the Cox Plate to Melbourne Cup and a great ride from Brett Prebble after the race panned out perfectly. Take on a Lloyd Williams runner at your peril – I’m brave, I’ll take on Green Moon again. 3. Red Cadeaux (Trainer: Ed Dunlop (England), Jockey: Gerald Mosse, Barrier: 23, Weight: 56.5kg, $67) For: Red Cadeaux is back for another go at the Melbourne Cup after running second in 2011 and eighth in 2012. I think he’s a rough chance and worth a shot in any trifectas I may have. When I saw last year’s Melbourne Cup on replay a few weeks ago, Red Cadeaux really caught the eye in the final furlong. It was a great run in the circumstances! Red Cadeaux saves his best form for when he is fresh – and he is fresh here. Along with two great runs in the Melbourne Cup fresh, he also ran a cracking second in Animal Kingdom’s Dubai World Cup (2000m, Group 1, weight-for-age) first-up from a spell in March. Against: The handicapper hasn’t missed him with 56.5kgs (up from 53.5kgs in 2011 and 55.5kgs in 2012) but even still I don’t think he’s harshly treated. He often has to carry the top weight in conditions races in England. His form in England this year has been a bit middling. Still, I think he’s the best of the old blokes. 4. Sea Moon (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Steven Arnold, Barrier: 7, Weight: 56.5kg, $15) For: Lloyd Williams’ Sea Moon is the best horse in the Melbourne Cup and he isn’t the top weight. That’s a good way to start. He enters this race, at the end of his first Australian prep, after defying history by carrying 59.5kgs to victory in the Herbert Power (2400m, Group 2, handicap) on Guineas Day. He is in great form. At the 2012 Royal Ascot meeting and at set weights, Sea Moon beat both Dunaden and Red Cadeaux (the previous year’s Cup quinella) decisively in the Hardwicke (2400m, Group 2), even though Dunaden had an impeded path, and then he followed that up by beating Dunaden again in the King George. Against: Well I think Sea Moon can win the Melbourne Cup except I’m unsure about his ability to stay 3200m – he was a four-length third in the 2011 English St Leger (2900m, Group 1, three-year-olds) as favourite, and on suitable good ground, in his only try beyond 2500m. The question is how much weight should be applied to that distance issue. As a strong, fit, older horse, he will be there at the 1000m mark ready to have a say. If he can get to the front in the straight, he’ll give them something to chase. This horse is as tough as nails. Don’t want to declare him the winner, but will want to have money on him anyway. 5. Brown Panther (Trainer: Tom Dascombe (England), Jockey: Robert Kingscote, Barrier: 6, Weight: 55kg, $19) For: The Michael Owen-owned galloper will be aiming to land England’s first Melbourne Cup. He comes here in great form having won the Goodwood Cup (3200m, Group 2) in August by more than three lengths. Way down the track on that occasion were the well-performed Cavalryman, Colour Vision, Mount Athos (runs here and was eighth there) and Saddler’s Rock. I’m not sure what to make of that form except to say that the Goodwood course has dramatic slopes and can be conducive to an interesting result. I’d rather assess Brown Panther on his overall career performances. I’m confident he’ll stay the trip. Against: Last season, Brown Panther’s measure was had by Mount Athos (by three lengths in the Freer) and by Sea Moon and Dundaen (narrowly in the King George). I think those formlines could be more reliable than the Goodwood Cup. Brown Panther, however, was one of the two horses that beat Sea Moon in the 2011 English St Leger. So even off his old form, he’s not the worst and not by a mile. I’ll be a little surprised if he wins the Melbourne Cup but a top five finish would not shock at all because he can run a strong 3200m and is a genuine Group horse in England. If you want to see owner Michael Owen win the Cup, I’m not going to talk you out of Brown Panther. 6. Fiorente (Trainer: Gai Waterhouse, Jockey: Damien Oliver, Barrier: 5, Weight: 55kg, $7) For: On facts and figures, Fiorente deserves his Melbourne Cup favouritism. It’s that simple. He was second last year with 53.5kgs and is well-in again with 55kgs. He hasn’t run a bad race in Australia and has the turn of foot to paralyse his rivals. I’d rate his four starts this spring as good (Memsie), brilliant (Dato Tan Chin Nam), excellent (Turnbull) and excellent (Cox Plate). From the Cox Plate, he drops four kilos into this after running third. And the Cox Plate form got a good franking in the Mackinnon (2000m, Group 1, weight-for-age) when Side Glance, sixth in the Cox Plate, won that race on Saturday. Against: Well the only thing stopping Fiorente from winning the Melbourne Cup is the distance. Sure, he was second last year, but for 1000m in that race they walked. It was effectively a 2200m race. If it’s truly run, he could come unstuck here because he is untapped at two miles. Some experts think Gai Waterhouse has had Fiorente in training for the Melbourne Cup for too long. I’m prepared to side with Gai here. I don’t think Fiorente has peaked yet. 7. Foreteller (Trainer: Chris Waller, Jockey: Craig Newitt, Barrier: 15, Weight: 55kg, $34) For: Like Fiorente, Foreteller enters this race in great form. He was fourth in the Cox Plate, second to Atlantic Jewel in the Caulfield Stakes, had excuses in the Underwood (1800m, Group 1, weight-for-age) and won the Makybe Diva (1600m, Group 1, weight-for-age) at this course. Also like Fiorente he drops to 55kgs here from a great Cox Plate run and should not be under-estimated. A definite winning chance at $34 because he’s flying. Against: The distance. 2400m is about 200m too far, so how’s he going to go in the Melbourne Cup? Even if it’s moderately run, he will be out-stayed in my opinion. If it’s slowly run, he’s a chance. This was also an after-thought from trainer Chris Waller. For months, the Mackinnon (2000m, Group 1, weight-for-age) was his aim. After the Cox Plate, plans were shifted. I’ll take him on. 8. Dandino (Trainer: Marco Botti (England), Jockey: Ryan Moore, Barrier: 4, Weight: 54.5kg, $11) For: I think a bad Craig Williams ride cost Dandino the Caulfield Cup (2400m, Group 1, handicap). And right now that’s a great thing to have in your favour because that second-place finish (a super run in any case) meant Dandino avoided a Melbourne Cup handicap penalty he surely would’ve received for winning that race. That was Dandino’s first run in Australia for Italian-born trainer Marco Botti and it was full of merit. On his European form, Dandino is a definite chance. In the 2013 Hardwicke, he had Mount Athos well covered. And that’s very good form. Against: Maybe the distance again. He is at his best at 2400m I reckon but a lot of the time, it is 2400m horses from England that run well in the Melbourne Cup. Generally speaking, 2400m horses from England tend to have the speed required to win in Australia over two miles. What’s a little more concerning is that his connections showed their hand before Caulfield and said the 2400m handicap was Dandino’s main aim. That means we might not see a lot of improvement second-up here. Nonetheless, he’s a winning hope. 9. Ethiopia (Trainer: Pat Carey, Jockey: Rhys McLeod, Barrier: 14, Weight: 54.5kg, $81) For: Don’t want to offend any Ethiopia owners, but, finally a horse I can’t see winning. Ethiopia won the 2012 Australian Derby (2400m, Group 1, three-year-olds) and was fourth in last year’s Cox Plate. Against: He was last in the 2012 Melbourne Cup. And we haven’t seen his best form since. He was fourth in Saturday’s Lexus (2500m, Group 3, handicap) and, while his run was quite good, Ethiopia is threatening for a bottom-four finish because this Melbourne Cup, perhaps the strongest ever renewal, is deeper than the Pacific Ocean. 10. Fawkner (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Nick Hall, Barrier: 8, Weight: 54.5kg, $19) For: The Caulfield Cup winner, Fawkner, enters this Melbourne Cup in outstanding form. Not only did he have the whole Caulfield Cup field finish behind him, but in the Turnbull (2000m, Group 1, set weights and penalties) he beat home Cup combatants Fiorente, Hawkspur, Dear Demi and Super Cool. Against: The Caulfield Cup was Fawkner’s aim this spring. Because he won the 2400m handicap, he was penalised a kilo for this race and that means he meets just about every horse from the Turnbull and Caulfield Cup worse at the weights. As well as that, Fawkner isn’t a 3200m horse. I’m prepared to take him on. It’s a risk be to be so negative on him (his form is fantastic) but a month ago I thought Fawkner was a miler. He surely can’t win the Melbourne Cup. 11. Mourayan (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Brenton Avdulla, Barrier: 19, Weight: 54.5kg, $101) For: Mourayan is the 2013 Sydney Cup (3200m, Group 1, handicap) winner at this distance. He was seventh in this race last year. I’d be shocked if he didn’t finish in the top dozen – he will stay the trip no problems. Against: But he doesn’t have the class (or the speed) to win this race. On top of that, his form this time in has been only average for a Melbourne Cup of incredible strength. I’m taking on another of Lloyd’s! 12. Seville (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Hugh Bowman, Barrier: 9, Weight: 54.5kg , $17) For: Seville is a very good horse. He was a top three-year-old in Europe having run second in Group 1 classics held in 2011 in England and France over 2400m. In Australia, Seville was a cracking second to Green Moon in last year’s Turnbull and was strong to the line when winning Randwick’s Metropolitan Handicap (2400m, Group 1, handicap) this October. In the Cox Plate he was a decent seventh but well beaten by Fiorente and Foreteller. Off that form, I think he’s right in the Melbourne Cup but still needs to make-up the five lengths the aforementioned duo beat him by at the Valley. A length or two of that five lengths comes at the weights (he gets a 0.5kgs pull on the two ‘Fs’). Against: But because I think Seville is best at 2400m, I think he may struggle to make up the remainder of that ground. If the Cox Plate turns out to be a hot race in this Melbourne Cup, he can run top five. He may even win, I guess. But I think, it’s more likely that he finishes somewhere between sixth and 12th. A winning hope in many people’s books, I’m taking on Seville. 13. Super Cool (Trainer: Mark Kavanagh, Jockey: Corey Brown, Barrier: 13, Weight: 54.5kg, $51) For: Super Cool is three times the odds of Seville and that’s crazy because he’s a better chance in my opinion. A genuine weight-for-age horse, Super Cool won the Australian Cup (2000m, Group 1, weight-for-age) in the autumn as a three-year-old. Interestingly Saintly, the 1996 Melbourne Cup winner, also won the 1996 Australian Cup as a three-year-old. Saintly carried 55.5kgs to his Cup success (that came off the back of a determined victory in the Cox Plate), while Super Cool has 54.5kgs in the Cup and was three lengths astern, in fifth, in this year’s Cox Plate. Against: Foreteller beat Super Cool in the Cox Plate and he also beat him in the Caulfield Stakes. But Super Cool had about seven lengths on Foreteller in the Australian Cup. That more than anything shows how far Foreteller has come this year. Super Cool can win the Melbourne Cup but because he is not a 3200m horse, it’s more likely that a good run sees him finish fourth or fifth, especially if the Cox Plate form stands up. And I think it could. I reckon he’ll beat Seville but would be a little surprised to see him win. 14. Masked Marvel (Trainer: Robert Hickmott, Jockey: Michael Rodd, Barrier: 2, Weight: 54kg, $26) For: Masked Marvel will stay 3200m. He looks like he’s dying to get out to that trip. He was the horse that beat Sea Moon when winning the 2011 English St Leger. Against: Masked Marvel was hopeless in the Cox Plate when 13th and looks like a genuine handicapper (of the ‘not of Melbourne Cup class’ variety) in Australia. You have to respect all of Lloyd’s horses but I don’t think Masked Marvel is good enough to win this race. As an example, he was beaten by 12 lengths in the 2012 Freer (2600m, Group 3) won by Mount Athos from Brown Panther. It was Brown Panther who was second to Masked Marvel in the 2011 St Leger. Masked Marvel – 25/1 in the market; should be triple-figure odds! 15. Mount Athos (Trainer: Luca Cumani (England), Jockey: Craig Williams, Barrier: 22, Weight: 54kg, $10) For: He should’ve won the race last year but a slow pace and bad ride meant the best he could finish was fifth. I was watching the races in the early hours of the morning when he returned with a nine-length romp of the Ormonde (2600m, Group 3) at Chester earlier in the year. And at that moment, I thought he’d be the horse to beat in 2013. He then went to Royal Ascot and was very one-paced and no match for Dandino, who was second, in the Hardwicke. Mount Athos followed that with a disturbing failure in the Goodwood Cup behind Brown Panther – who I’m sure is inferior to an in-form Mount Athos. Pleasingly, Mount Athos found his best numbers with a good second behind Harris Tweed (who then franked the form) in the March Stakes (2800m, Listed) at Goodwood in September. I think Mount Athos is a definite winning chance. He’s run well in Australia before and is one of the better international hopes. Against: But he was well handled by Dandino in the Hardwicke. Admittedly, Mount Athos wasn’t at his best that afternoon but he only has a 0.5kg swing on Dandino for that defeat. Because Dandino has shown us that he’s in good form in Australia, I’d be prepared to say that he’d beat Mount Athos again. It wouldn’t surprise me to see both horses finish high up here. Mount Athos is a good chance in a wide Cup. 16. Royal Empire (Trainer: Saeed Bin Suroor (England), Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy, Barrier: 11, Weight: 54kg, $21) For: Royal Empire is the only entrant for the rich and powerful Godolphin stable as they once again go in search of that elusive Melbourne Cup crown. He brings in good English Group 3 form for the Melbourne Cup. He beat Red Cadeaux in this year’s Freer but I don’t think it was quite as telling as last year’s running when Mount Athos dropped jaws around the globe with his demolition of Brown Panther. Still, Royal Empire used a good turn of foot to win that race. And a good turn of foot is something English horses need when they come to Australia. The same weight scale against Red Cadeaux applies here, so it would be logical to assume we get a similar result regarding the two. Against: But I’m not so sure about that. We know Red Cadeaux is much better when racing fresh from a break and has a record of outstanding performances when touring the world. I’m going to go out on a bit of a limb here and say that Royal Empire’s Group 3 numbers are not good enough for this year’s Melbourne Cup. And that comment will disappoint a few people including Roar Experts Cameron Rose and Andrew Hawkins, who I know are keen on this horse and will be cheering him on. 17. Voleuse De Coeurs (Trainer: Michael Moroney, Jockey: James McDonald, Barrier: 21, Weight: 54kg, $17) For: Voleuse De Coeurs is a progressive former Irish stayer who provides a bit of X-Factor in this Melbourne Cup. She started her 2013 campaign as an even-money favourite in a Limerick handicap (2500m open) and finished second – that’s a very low base to be kicking off a Melbourne Cup campaign. She then won a Listed (2800m) by two lengths, placed twice at Group 3 level before winning the Irish St Leger (2800m, Group 2) by six lengths in September. At that point, her trainer Dermot Weld was confident Voleuse De Coeurs would be a good Melbourne Cup horse for 2014. But after her St Leger victory, Voleuse De Coeurs was purchased a Macau-based businessman to be trained by Mike Maroney at Flemington for this year’s Melbourne Cup. She is improving in leaps and bounds and, as such, is a definite winning chance on Tuesday. Because even if Voleuse De Coeurs was an old mare who didn’t have a lot of improvement left in her, any dominant Irish St Leger victor brings plenty to Melbourne Cup calculations. The Irish St Leger is one of the better Melbourne Cup trials in Europe every year. It produced Vinnie Roe (four-time winner between 2001 and 2004) who ran second to Makybe Diva in the 2004 Cup and fourth to Media Puzzle in 2002. And Red Cadeaux was a close-up third in the 2011 St Leger before running second in the Cup of the same year. This year Red Cadeaux was ten lengths back in fourth in the Irish St Leger. Against: Weld was adamant that Voleuse De Coeurs was not ready for this year’s Melbourne Cup and as a two-time Cup winner, he demands respect. Still, I’m inclined to think Voleuse De Coeurs is an obvious winning chance. 18. Hawkspur (Trainer: Chris Waller, Jockey: Jim Cassidy, Barrier: 18, Weight: 53.5kg, $13) For: Hawkspur has been set for this race by Chris Waller all spring and he looks like he’s ready to peak on Tuesday. He was ridden incredibly cold when seventh in the Caulfield Cup – those tactics forced me to question in my review of the Caulfield Cup whether jockey Jimmy Cassidy was saving the horse for this race. Prior to that he was all but equal to Fiorente when an outstanding fifth, on trial for the Cups, in the Turnbull at Flemington. Now he meets Fiorente 1.5kgs better at the weights. Definite winning chance. He’s Aussie bred. I’ll be cheering for him! Against: The distance. He’s by a relatively young sire – who by no means was a stayer himself – and lands in a vintage renewal of a Melbourne Cup, racing for the first time beyond 2400m. In saying that, I’ve seen nothing to make me think he won’t stay. It’s just the obvious query. And of course, no horse has won from barrier 18 before. Hawkspur is a great chance of ending that curse. 19. Simenon (Trainer: Willie Mullins (Ireland), Jockey: Richard Hughes, Barrier: 12, Weight: 53.5kg, $21) Ireland is one of the five countries to have won the Melbourne Cup – Australia, New Zealand, Japan and France are the other four – and they have another great chance with Simenon here to add to their previous two successes. This bloke is such a good stayer; I’d back him to eat 5000m. When he won twice at the 2012 Royal Ascot meeting over 4000m and 4300m respectively, he produced acceleration on both occasions I didn’t think was possible at the end of two and a half miles. When he raced away to win over 4300m, on the same night Black Caviar won at the Royal meeting, he had me jumping off the couch at 2:30am in the middle of winter. He’s such a freakishly-talented stayer. In 2013, he’s improved again as he’s made the step-up to Group-level racing. He was the horse that Estimate – the royal runner – beat in the 2013 Gold Cup (4000m, Group 1) at this year’s Royal Ascot. But best of all, he’s had a run here in Australia and run very well. In the Herbert Power, over 2400m, he was an outstanding third behind Sea Moon. The step-up to two miles suits and for a horse that is Group 1 placed he is well-in with 53.5kgs. Against: Perhaps it is his class over 3200m. Put a pen through the Gold Cup run and his form doesn’t look as good as that of Dandino or Mount Athos. Still, I’m prepared to back him. The best roughie! 20. Ibicenco (Trainer: Peter Moody, Jockey: Luke Nolan, Barrier: 17, Weight: 53kg, $81) For: Ibicenco won the Geelong Cup (2400m, Group 3, handicap) which has been a great form reference in the modern era. Against: But this year’s Geelong Cup was so weak, and Ibicecno’s victory so narrow, that he simply isn’t going well enough to win a Melbourne Cup of such considerable depth. 21. Verema (Trainer: Alain De Royer-Dupre (France), Jockey: Christophe Lemaire, Barrier: 3, Weight: 53kg, $13) For: Verema comes to Melbourne in fantastic form having won Group 2 races at her last two starts. She won the Kergolay (3000m, Group 2) which is the same race Americain and Dunaden came out of to win the Melbourne Cup and she also won the Prix Maurice De Nieuil (2800m, Group 2). Trainer Alain de Royer Dupre won the Melbourne Cup with Americain in 2010. Against: Both victories were by narrow margins and the form around Verema is patchy. For example, she was beaten by Last Train in April. In June, Last Train was beaten a long way in the Gold Cup in which Simenon ran second. In the Kergolay, Verema beat Joshua Tree who has since won a second Woodbine International (2400m, Group 1) in Canada but Joshua Tree was also beaten 11 lengths in May’s Coronation Cup (2400m, Group 1) when third with Dunaden seven lengths ahead in second. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Verema win at all. But in a Melbourne Cup of a thousand chances, I’d rather back in a horse I know well and take one on that I’m not sure about. So I’m against Verema here. 22. Dear Demi (Trainer: Clarry Conners, Jockey: Chris Munce, Barrier: 16, Weight: 51kg, $21) For: The reigning Crown Oaks (2500m, Group 1, three-year-old fillies) winner is back at Flemington 12 months later looking for more November glory. She’s a serious winning chance and is crazy odds at the 20/1. Dear Demi ran well in the Underwood, actually beating home Happy Trails (subsequent winner of the Turnbull who was the Cox Plate runner-up) and Melbourne Cup opponents Green Moon, Foreteller, Sea Moon and Ethiopia. The Underwood was farcically slow run. Nobody made ground so perhaps that flatters Dear Demi a bit because she did race close to the lead. In the Turnbull she was beaten home by Fawkner, Fiorente and Hawkspur but meets each of them significantly better at the weights here. In the Caulfield Cup she beat Hawkspur and was nailed on the line by Dandino when running a great third after benefitting from a super James McDonald ride. Then in the Mackinnon won by Side Glance on Saturday, she darted up the inside running to finish a great second at weight-for-age. She drops 5.5kgs to 51kgs here and must be considered strongly. Against: The distance obviously. She’s never been past 2500m before but she does have Zabeel blood on the dam side of her bloodline. And nobody sires a stayer like Zabeel. Dear Demi is a live chance. 23. Tres Blue (Trainer: Gai Waterhouse, Jockey: Tommy Berry, Barrier: 20, Weight: 51kg, $25) For: Gai Waterhouse unveils new import Tres Blue in the Melbourne Cup. She did this last year with runner-up Fiorente, so you should be wary already. Tres Blue is a European three-year-old so he is the youngest horse in this race by about eight months. In the form guide, Tres Blue is classified as a four-year-old because of the difference in breeding seasons and birthdates across both hemispheres. It is worth noting that Mahler, an Irish three-year-old, ran third in Efficient’s 2007 Cup with 50.5kgs after running second in the English St Leger over a similar distance immediately prior. Tres Blue comes here in winning form having beaten the older horses narrowly in the Prix De Reux (2500m, Group 3) and Grand Prix De Deauville (2500m, Group 2). Against: Tres Blue is only three months older than Saturday’s Victoria Derby (2500m, Group 1, three-year-olds) winner Polanski. For what it’s worth Mahler was six weeks older than Tres Blue when he ran in the Melbourne Cup. He must carry 51kgs here (which is one kilo over weight-for-age if you classify him as a genuine three-year-old – no other horse is carrying more than weight-for-age) and he doesn’t have any form over a distance longer than 2500m. I’m not completely sold on the form around Tres Blue and his winning margins have been very narrow, so I’m prepared to risk him in this strong Cup. He is largely an unknown. 24. Ruscello (Trainer: Ed Walker (England), Jockey: Chad Schofield, Barrier: 24, Weight: 50kg, $50) For: Ruscello takes winning form into the Melbourne Cup via a determined victory in Saturday’s Lexus. Against: He carried the bottom weight on Saturday and does again here as he makes the steep rise in grade to the Melbourne Cup. Prior to coming out to Australia, Ruscello ran third and fourth in a stack of English handicaps offering prizemoney about 200-times less than the Melbourne Cup. He surely can’t figure here? My 2013 Melbourne Cup top tips I don’t think Flemington has ever played host to a stronger Melbourne Cup than this year’s running. It wasn’t long ago that a good Melbourne Cup had ten winning chances, if that. In 2013, you could make a good case for at least 18 horses. 1. Simenon 2. Sea Moon 3. Dandino 4. Fiorente Next best: Dear Demi and Voleuse De Coeurs Best long-shots: Super Cool and Red Cadeaux

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov As stated in my EC thread Royal Empire was my ante-post selection and after seeing the draw I'm even more happy and confident... as confident as you can be before a Melbourne Cup of course, but certainly the 33/1 I got a while ago looks pretty big now. Still think the horse has the right profile, connections had this race in mind for him the whole year I can't see a reason why he shouldn't run a big race.

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Flemington 04:00 - Emirates Melbourne Cup In summary I am willing to take on the current favourite Fiorente with the Luca Cumani trained Mount Athos who is currently 10/1 with Ladbrokes. This gelding was desperately unlucky in the race last year when he did not get the clearest of runs and had to settle for 5th place in the end but he has a chance to make amends here tonight. With 4 places on offer I think he is a very solid each-way bet in a very tough betting contest. Mount Athos - 2 Points each-way @ 10/1 Ladbrokes Read Full Preview @ http://www.punterslounge.com/melbourne-cup-betting-mount-athos-to-improve-on-last-year-s-5th-place-finish

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov This race has changed so much in recent years, i wonder what the locals think of the European raiders? I cant have Mount Athos in stall 22 so will side with Royal Empire from the Godolphin yard who will know what it takes to win this after a few goes in the past. I saw this horse on Newmarket open day and was very taken with him and the vibes have been very good since then. Got the top jockey on board in Kerrin McEvoy which i also think is very important in this race and with 8st7lbs is handily weighted. Royal Empire EW 16/1 SJ

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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov

This race has changed so much in recent years, i wonder what the locals think of the European raiders? I cant have Mount Athos in stall 22 so will side with Royal Empire from the Godolphin yard who will know what it takes to win this after a few goes in the past. I saw this horse on Newmarket open day and was very taken with him and the vibes have been very good since then. Got the top jockey on board in Kerrin McEvoy which i also think is very important in this race and with 8st7lbs is handily weighted. Royal Empire EW 16/1 SJ
Good luck mate. Personally don't think the draw is too much of a problem for Mount Athos as he will be held up anyways. Jockey will bounce out and stay near the back, then just hope they go a good clip up top and hope for a good gap.. I think the draw is over-exaggerated myself, this is 2 miles.. I remember in 2011, the first 5 home were drawn high, the year Red Cadeaux finished 2nd.
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Re: 2013 Melbourne Cup 5th Nov Wouldn't mind an Irish winner... but personally not sure about Simenon, feel he might have not the ability to quicken as good as required in this race. He is real stayer and surly gets the trip and beyond but I'm wondering if that is enough to win such a competitive race? We will see, he'd be a popular winner, that's for sure. Beside of Royal Empire, I really like the formerly Weld trained Voleuse De Coeurs. Was at the Curragh the day she ran way with the Ledger and I've seen footage from her this week at Flemington as well when she was working and she looked physically quite improved, in fact she looked just absolutely stunning. However her wide draw is a concern for me as in my mind it does has an impact, even over that sort of long trip. From a wide draw you're almost bound to settle very far off the pace, and very far off a good position anyway, so you need loads of luck to get the gaps at the right time if you come from the rear, or you are in danger to race wide without cover the whole race and then you are forced to turn ten wide or something for home, which surly is less than ideal.

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