aquaman Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 Just looked at the Melbourne rain radar and it tells me not over yet. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted October 23, 2020 Author Posted October 23, 2020 1 minute ago, aquaman said: Just looked at the Melbourne rain radar and it tells me not over yet. Are you a glass half empty type? Which radar are you looking at? The BOM radar shows rain easing. Quote
aquaman Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 My info says 90% rain till 10 am Melbourne time. After that down to 10%. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted October 23, 2020 Author Posted October 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, aquaman said: My info says 90% rain till 10 am Melbourne time. After that down to 10%. % rain means the probability it will rain not how much. Just listened to Track Manager on course on Radio Sky Sport 2KY. 20mm on course overnight. Not raining. 3mm expected over next hour or so. Concurs with my radar analysis. Will start Soft5 not expected to get worse according to Track Manager. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted October 23, 2020 Author Posted October 23, 2020 Well don't listen to Track Manager's! Eternal optimists! Now a Soft 7. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted October 24, 2020 Author Posted October 24, 2020 Russian Camelot, Buckhurst and Mugatoo. Can't leave Probabeel out..... Pretty even field really. Changed my mind again. Kolding. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted October 24, 2020 Author Posted October 24, 2020 Three European bred Stallions in the first three! Four European breds in the first four! Ouch.... When you look at Sir Dragonet's last second to Magical in the Tat's Gold Cup....well....Amory 3rd! All looks ominous for a downunder win in the Melbourne Cup! Quote
Chief Stipe Posted October 24, 2020 Author Posted October 24, 2020 Well Aquaman you got the money. I think the track held up really well considering the rain - a true Soft 7 IMHO. Quote
aquaman Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 I thought it opened up, lots of kick back. It was the undoing of Probabeel down on the fence. My horse benefited by the soft going. Wider draws an advantage towards the end. 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted October 24, 2020 Author Posted October 24, 2020 Just now, aquaman said: I thought it opened up, lots of kick back. It was the undoing of Probabeel down on the fence. My horse benefited by the soft going. Wider draws an advantage towards the end. It was as bad as Randwick in terms of kick back. It went off real quick. Quote
mumbles Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 James Cummings appears to be going thru a lean period in the big races.Still training winners but not as often in the big ones that would appeal to Godolphin imo. Quote
Freda Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 Happens to everyone. The bigger operations, generally can weather things a bit better, more ammunition..but - swings and roundabouts. Quote
Noodlum Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 Heard Glen Boss interview done this morning. Sir Dragonet wouldn't have blown a match out after the race. Considering Maher has only had him for two weeks makes you wonder how much upside there is. You'd have to pick him on a soft track in the Melbourne Cup. Quote
Weasel Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 On 25/10/2020 at 2:49 PM, Noodlum said: Heard Glen Boss interview done this morning. Sir Dragonet wouldn't have blown a match out after the race. Considering Maher has only had him for two weeks makes you wonder how much upside there is. You'd have to pick him on a soft track in the Melbourne Cup. dont like him that much over 3200m Cup day unless its wet. Quote
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