holy ravioli Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Foreign raiders are having a field day in the big money races this spring...Cox Plate=check,Caulfield Cup =check,Golden Eagle=check...and now the Melbourne Cup looks likely to add to the plunder.=cheque. Here's Entain's latest promo...'Melbourne Cup punt could add thousands to Leo Molloy’s two favourite charities - NZ Herald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 So who can repel the invaders today.....?? U.K hurdlers to the fore Vauban,Absurde,More Felons...a Japanese threat-Breakup,can't see any locals that inspire confidence. My picks-Vauban,More Felons,Gold Trip,Right You Are...and Ashrun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 hours ago, holy ravioli said: So who can repel the invaders today.....?? U.K hurdlers to the fore Vauban,Absurde,More Felons...a Japanese threat-Breakup,can't see any locals that inspire confidence. My picks-Vauban,More Felons,Gold Trip,Right You Are...and Ashrun. Are they running a pick 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Are they running a pick 5? Very good...there are 18 I didn't pick. You are 1 bet barney are you...lets hear it.😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, holy ravioli said: Very good...there are 18 I didn't pick. You are 1 bet barney are you...lets hear it.😒 I like Without A Fight. Have a soft spot for Vow and Declare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 In saying that I've always liked exotic bets in the Cup. With every Ma and Pa Kettle have a go you can get some value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I think they will run a fast time today. Strong wind up the straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Yahoo got the double. The first Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double since Ethereal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 6 hours ago, holy ravioli said: So who can repel the invaders today.....?? U.K hurdlers to the fore Vauban,Absurde,More Felons...a Japanese threat-Breakup,can't see any locals that inspire confidence. My picks-Vauban,More Felons,Gold Trip,Right You Are...and Ashrun. None of those were in the first 4....woops first 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Not a very good spectacle at all. 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: I think they will run a fast time today. Strong wind up the straight. 3.18.37..not fast..I was expecting them to pour on...so the hurdlers would outstay them. Congrats..how much did your double pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 When you look back at media puzzle running 3.16 and some back in the day,not sure what the record is, I guess the firm track didn't help some of the northern hemisphere horses, the favourite was given every show, and just not good enough on the day, I did see three pulled up lame, but a least they got around in one piece, one was the top weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 In the top 5 fastest times in the last 30 years. The hurdlers couldn't go quick enough let alone stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy ravioli Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: In the top 5 fastest times in the last 30 years. The hurdlers couldn't go quick enough let alone stay. 'Kingston Rule (1986, Kentucky - December 2011) was an American-bred racehorse who raced in Australia, where he won the 1990 Melbourne Cup in a record time of 3:16:3. This time still stands as the record today.' Don't know how much that 2 secs equates to in lengths....but know it's a hellova....margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, holy ravioli said: Don't know how much that 2 secs equates to in lengths....but know it's a hellova....margin. It's about 0.12 of a second every 200m. Anything under 3:19 is quick especially on the refurbished Flemington track. That said some trainers and jockeys have referred to the fast pace of yesterday's race. Ciaron Maher called it "hectic"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I'm guessing the first 2000m of 2023 Cup was the fastest its ever been run. The winner put in a couple of 11.5 second splits between the 2600m and the 3000m. Many horses were gasping a long way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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