Originally Posted by
AHLUNGOR
It’s Melbourne Cup time again. Very lean time in the Spring Carnival for yours truly. With a couple of very near misses with Mr Brightside and Apulia, both defeated by one James MacDonald. Could have been a much more happier person with a few live doubles still running.
Never mind, hoping for better luck on Cup Day:
1. Gold Trip, defending champion, won the Turnbull and placed in the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate. $6.50
3. Without a Fight, Caulfield Cup winner picks himself $6.00
5. Vauban: won the last two, demolished the field in Royal Ascot including Absurde. Iif he’s right he will win. $4.20
6. Soulcombe, slow out of the barrier. But it’s Wallers top pick and 4th favourite. May be magic Joe can work some magic on him. His dam side sirer Monsun had already produced multiple Cup winners. Could be close. $10.00
7. Absurde, won the Ebor and won on the distances via hurdles. $12.00
15. Lastotchka, French mate won her last race of 3100 M with 56kg, now has only 51. $19.00
17. Military Mission, won the Herbert Power with 57kg now has 51, and barrier 5, also won the Newcastle Cup. Consistent stayer $23.00
21. Future History, won the Bart Cummings and close up in the Mooney Valley Cup and drops 6kg and a good draw $21.00
So, 8 horses for a boxed Trifecta. Full unit will cost you $336.00, my bet will be $168 for a half unit.
Good luck to us all.
Cheers