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Race 1 - LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR HANDICAP
Time: 2:15 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 163000
Top Pick
Lempicka
Dividend : $2.40
Place
F: 17X01B(9)W(58.5)
( J-Blaike McDougall )
( T-K & K Keys )
It comes off an impressive win and there's no reason to leave it out. Drawing a touch wide down the straight isn't a bad thing.
Main Danger
Rich Fortune
F: 53459B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Jerome Hunter )
Well-backed to win despite its form not being at the best level. Should find this race slightly easier, so it can't be left out.
Next Best
Megamea
F: X9331B(5)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Luke Oliver )
A last-start winner that capped off consistent placings. Good enough to beat this field and pay each-way odds.
Consider
Either Oar
Dividend : $2.60
Place
F: X1327B(8)W(54.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Ross McConville )
Only fair last time out but its form prior was better. Dropping to 54kg could make all the difference.
Longer Odds
Senegalia
Dividend : $15.20, $3.20
Won
F: 50X54B(4)W(54.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Better for two runs back from a spell and it could fire up at the price.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 4, 5, 8
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 8 $ 15.20
Place1 8 $ 3.20
Place2 2 $ 2.40
Place3 5 $ 2.60
Quinella 2:8 $ 49.00
Trifecta 8:2:5 $ 964.40
First4 F4 8:2:5:3 $ 6670.30
Double 8 $ 39.30
Race 2 - VALE JOHN RUSSELL
Time: 2:45 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 87000
Top Pick
Midtown Boss
Dividend : $2.20, $1.30
Won
F: X1222B(16)W(60.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Matt Laurie )
As consistent as they come with a win and three second placings this prep. Should be right in the mix again at a nice price.
Main Danger
Flying On A Limb
F: 116X2B(8)W(56.5)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Clinton McDonald )
Very speedy and it showed good pace fresh up. Will seek to find the lead and hold them off.
Next Best
Grinzinger Angel
F: 110X1B(7)W(54.0)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
A proven winner that was too slick for them fresh up. Getting down in the weights makes it tough to beat.
Consider
Big Watch
F: X2611B(6)W(59.5)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Michael Moroney )
Likes to have time to warm up and sprint late. Should get that at Flemington and it comes off consecutive wins in fine style.
Longer Odds
Scissor Step
F: 966X1B(2)W(63.0)
( J-Jaylah Kennedy )
( T-T & C McEvoy )
Returned to form last start and it could kick on with it now.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 3, 4, 13, 17
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 2.20
Place1 3 $ 1.30
Place2 8 $ 13.20
Place3 6 $ 3.30
Quinella 3:8 $ 110.50
Trifecta 3:8:6 $ 1255.10
First4 F4 3:8:6:19 $ 35608.30
Double 8 $ 39.30
Race 3 - FURPHY MILE
Time: 3:20 PM | Distance: 1600 m | Prize $ 163000
Top Pick
Forgot You
F: 3100XB(1)W(59.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Busuttin/Young )
Not always the most consistent type going around but it has more ability than most in this field. Take the each-way value.
Main Danger
Arran Bay
Dividend : $3.20, $1.40
Won
F: 4X615B(2)W(54.0)
( J-Daniel Stackhouse )
( T-Phillip Stokes )
Liked its win fresh up and it wasn't all that far away last time out. 54kg on the back gives it every chance to return to form.
Next Best
Brayden Star
F: 728X7B(10)W(56.5)
( J-John Allen )
( T-Busuttin/Young )
A two-time winner second-up and that's its best asset. It owns a win and a placing from two starts at Flemington.
Consider
El Soleado
Dividend : $1.80
Place
F: 31115B(5)W(54.0)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Robbie Laing )
Good enough to score three consecutive wins earlier this preparation. Hard to discount that form, especially at the weights.
Longer Odds
Best "Roughie"
Galeron
Dividend : $3.50
Place
F: 9370XB(8)W(55.5)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Annabel Neasham )
A former European that is overdue a win. Should be better for its first campaign.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 4, 6, 7, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 7 $ 3.20
Place1 7 $ 1.40
Place2 6 $ 3.50
Place3 9 $ 1.80
Quinella 6:7 $ 30.50
Trifecta 7:6:9 $ 278.30
First4 F4 7:6:9:5 $ 923.50
Quaddie 7+ $ 442.10
Race 4 - TBV THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES (G3)
Time: 3:55 PM | Distance: 1200 m | Prize $ 217000
Top Pick
Ameena
Dividend : $1.10
Place
F: 11B(1)W(56.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-A & S Freedman )
It looks like a nice type in the making after being unbeaten from two starts. Getting the inside draw adds to its already strong appeal.
Main Danger
Tobeornottobe
Dividend : $5.40, $1.70
Won
F: 24B(7)W(56.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Griffiths/de Kock )
Yet to win from two starts but it hasn't been too far away. The betting support is there and that's a great sign.
Next Best
Flattered
F: 292B(5)W(56.0)
( J-Billy Egan )
( T-Patrick Payne )
Two placings from three starts, but they often need a bit of time from this stable. Good enough to cause an upset.
Consider
Yes Lulu
Dividend : $2.30
Place
F: 23B(9)W(56.0)
( J-Ben Allen )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Another runner with consistent form to start its career. Could come down the outside of runners and swoop late.
Longer Odds
Durova
F:B(4)W(56.0)
( J-Ethan Brown )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
On debut after solid jumpout form. Could get a nice run throughout and sprint late.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
2, 3, 4, 8, 11
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 3 $ 5.40
Place1 3 $ 1.70
Place2 4 $ 1.10
Place3 8 $ 2.30
Quinella 3:4 $ 4.60
Trifecta 3:4:8 $ 79.30
First4 F4 3:4:8:2 $ 265.00
Treble 3 $ 93.80
Quaddie 7+ $ 442.10
Race 5 - ATA/BOB HOYSTED HANDICAP
Time: 4:30 PM | Distance: 1000 m | Prize $ 190000
Top Pick
What You Need
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 1X11XB(2)W(54.5)
( J-Craig Williams )
( T-Price/Kent (Jnr) )
A quality type in the making after posting three consecutive wins. Could be heading to the big time, so put it on top.
Main Danger
Sans Doute
Dividend : $5.70, $1.80
Won
F: 63111B(3)W(54.0)
( J-Michael Dee )
( T-Mark Walker )
The Kiwi runner comes off three consecutive wins, and that form is tough to look. Getting down to 54kg makes it tough to beat.
Next Best
Najem Suhail
Dividend : $1.90
Place
F: 12220B(4)W(58.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Griffiths/de Kock )
Better than what it showed last time out, and its prior form was terrific, including a win. No reason why it can't bounce back to that form.
Consider
Katsu
F: 27X14B(5)W(57.0)
( J-Jordan Childs )
( T-Grahame Begg )
Money is coming for it after running fourth at Caulfield. A five-time winner at the distance, which adds to its appeal.
Longer Odds
Ghaanati
F: 4821XB(1)W(57.0)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-P & P Snowden )
Runs best fresh up and it could hit the ground running in style.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
4, 5, 6, 7, 9
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 9 $ 5.70
Place1 9 $ 1.80
Place2 4 $ 1.90
Place3 7 $ 1.70
Quinella 4:9 $ 17.50
Trifecta 9:4:7 $ 83.40
First4 F4 9:4:7:5 $ 673.90
Double 9 $ 11.40
Treble 3 $ 93.80
Quaddie 7+ $ 442.10
Race 6 - RUBAROC GRAND HANDICAP CLASSIC
Time: 5:05 PM | Distance: 2000 m | Prize $ 163000
Top Pick
Sea What I See
Dividend : $3.00, $1.60
Won
F: 7X111B(6)W(56.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Danny O'Brien )
Unbeaten in three runs this preparation and it looks likely to kick on with it. Shortening odds, so take the value.
Main Danger
Lauding
Dividend : $1.70
Place
F: 42211B(11)W(61.0)
( J-Ben Melham )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Another runner stringing wins together after scoring at its last two. Drawn wide but it could get a nice drag into the race.
Next Best
Sir Atlas
F: 5X612B(9)W(60.0)
( J-Beau Mertens )
( T-Lindsey Smith )
A strong customer that scored well two back before placing last time out. Rock-solid in betting markets, which adds to its appeal.
Consider
Aristonous
F: 06452B(1)W(59.5)
( J-Jye McNeil )
( T-Annabel Neasham )
Gets all favours off an inside draw and it almost got the chocolates last time out. Its opening odds have been slashed.
Longer Odds
Rebadge
F: 512X7B(7)W(57.5)
( J-Billy Egan )
( T-Dominic Sutton )
Better for its fresh up run and it should improve quickly from that.
Betting Suggestions
Multi's
Boxed Tri's and FF's
1, 6, 7, 9, 12
RETURNS - $20 STAKE
Boxed Trifecta % Bet = 33%
Boxed First Four % Bet = 16%
Results
Race Dividends
Win 12 $ 3.00
Place1 12 $ 1.60
Place2 11 $ 5.70
Place3 1 $ 1.70
Quinella 11:12 $ 34.80
Trifecta 12:11:1 $ 159.20
First4 F4 12:11:1:13 $ 2021.40
Double 9 $ 11.40
Treble 3 $ 93.80
Quaddie 7+ $ 442.10
Race 7 - SUNLIGHT CLASSIC
Time: 5:40 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 543000
Top Pick
The 'Day's Best'
Estriella
Dividend : $1.90, $1.10
Won
F: 26X11B(14)W(56.5)
( J-Blake Shinn )
( T-Ciaron Maher )
Its last two wins have been special, and it could making its win to Group 1 level. Drawing wide isn't a negative down the straight.
Main Danger
I Am Unstoppable
F: 222X8B(1)W(58.0)
( J-Mark Zahra )
( T-Kennewell & Yeomans )
Running out of chances to get back to winning form. It has been facing tough fields, so we're prepared to give it another chance here.
Next Best
Stretan Angel
F: X217XB(8)W(57.0)
( J-Damian Lane )
( T-Phillip Stokes )
Should hit the line with power, and it shows its best form early in the preparation. Watch for any late betting moves.
Consider
Hedged
F: 141X1B(10)W(57.0)
( J-Celine Gaudray )
( T-Price/Kent (Jnr) )
Six starts for three wins, and it scooted clear for an easy win last time out. Good enough to win at this level.
Longer Odds
Hanchi
F: 51252B(2)W(57.0)
( J-Jamie Mott )
( T-Sean & Jake Casey )
Always around the mark, and it only needs to handle the rise in class to figure in the finish.
Betting Suggestions
Quaddies
R7
(13) Estriella
(2) I Am Unstoppable
(3) Stretan Angel
R8
(1) Mr Brightside
(7) Pride Of Jenni
(9) Legarto