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Race 1 - LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR HANDICAP
Time: 2:15 PM | Distance: 1100 m | Prize $ 163000
Top Pick
2 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
4 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
3 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
5 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
8 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
3 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
13 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
17 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
4 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
1 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
1 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
7 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
4 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
9 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"
6 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
4 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
3 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
2 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
8 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
11 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
7 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
9 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
4 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
6 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
5 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
12 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
1 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
6 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
7 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
9 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'
13 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
2 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
3 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
6 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
5 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