Horse Racing

[The Nickman]

I'm tipping Gold Trip to go back to back.

Although I'm not convinced he won't do it Without A Fight.

Picked it like a dirty nose.

[Sid]

Quick preview with my top picks. Race isn't that deep IMO and there a lot just making up numbers.

In order I like.

1. Without a Fight. Was my bet last year and did no good (wet track?). Stayed out here and has thrived. Think Caulfield Cup is the best form and he was the best Cup trial. Been more than 20 years since a horse did the double so maybe one is due.

2. Vauban. Very impressive in UK on both flat and hurdle races. Reports are he's travelled well. Classy and a big threat to win.

3. Breakup. Japanese horse wasn't really suited at Caulfield. He worked into the race then had a few sprint past. Copper a couple of bumps last 200m which saw him finish a bit further back than he should. He's a tough one paced grinder much better suited over 3200m. His 4th in the Tenno Sho would go close to winning this. Firm track no issue.

4. Gold Trip. Identical prep to last year and going just as well. 58.5kg will be tough to lug around the track and even though he meets Without a Fight 1kg better I don't see him turning the tables. Expect he'll be around the finish. Must have for the multis.

Give a decent chance to Soulcombe and Absurde but won't be putting money on. Think they are too close in betting to those mentioned above and present no value.

Lastotchka is a total wildcard. Could win or come nowhere. Maybe worth an each way saver.

NR you beautiful poster, you’ve done it again

[yeh raiders]

Quick preview with my top picks. Race isn't that deep IMO and there a lot just making up numbers.

In order I like.

1. Without a Fight. Was my bet last year and did no good (wet track?). Stayed out here and has thrived. Think Caulfield Cup is the best form and he was the best Cup trial. Been more than 20 years since a horse did the double so maybe one is due.

2. Vauban. Very impressive in UK on both flat and hurdle races. Reports are he's travelled well. Classy and a big threat to win.

3. Breakup. Japanese horse wasn't really suited at Caulfield. He worked into the race then had a few sprint past. Copper a couple of bumps last 200m which saw him finish a bit further back than he should. He's a tough one paced grinder much better suited over 3200m. His 4th in the Tenno Sho would go close to winning this. Firm track no issue.

4. Gold Trip. Identical prep to last year and going just as well. 58.5kg will be tough to lug around the track and even though he meets Without a Fight 1kg better I don't see him turning the tables. Expect he'll be around the finish. Must have for the multis.

Give a decent chance to Soulcombe and Absurde but won't be putting money on. Think they are too close in betting to those mentioned above and present no value.

Lastotchka is a total wildcard. Could win or come nowhere. Maybe worth an each way saver.

Too good NR!

[Sid]

I'm tipping Gold Trip to go back to back.

Although I'm not convinced he won't do it Without A Fight.

Picked it like a dirty nose.

The Oracle of Rockhampton predicts the future again!

[Northern Raider]

Chicken Dinner!!!!

Horse paid me back 12 months later

[yeh raiders]

I'm tipping Gold Trip to go back to back.

Although I'm not convinced he won't do it Without A Fight.

Picked it like a dirty nose.

The Oracle of Rockhampton predicts the future again!

[Off]

The Melbourne Cup “ceremonies” are such a load of pretentious rubbish. It’s a horse race. It doesn’t require singers, harps and string quartets.

Please keep your opinions to yourself, well done NR


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[yeh raiders]

I don’t know why NR hasn’t been contracted to write a regular column in this thread

[greeneyed]

I don’t know why NR hasn’t been contracted to write a regular column in this thread

He has been.

[gangrenous]

I’d appreciate if he made sure the winning trifecta was presented as a haiku next year

[greeneyed]

The Melbourne Cup “ceremonies” are such a load of pretentious rubbish. It’s a horse race. It doesn’t require singers, harps and string quartets.

Please keep your opinions to yourself, well done NR


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[Azza]

The Melbourne Cup “ceremonies” are such a load of pretentious rubbish. It’s a horse race. It doesn’t require singers, harps and string quartets.

Please keep your opinions to yourself, well done NR


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As much as he hates me now, I agree with GE.

[greeneyed]

The Melbourne Cup “ceremonies” are such a load of pretentious rubbish. It’s a horse race. It doesn’t require singers, harps and string quartets.

Please keep your opinions to yourself, well done NR


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As much as he hates me now, I agree with GE.

Azza I don’t hate you or anyone on the site.


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[Azza]

The Melbourne Cup “ceremonies” are such a load of pretentious rubbish. It’s a horse race. It doesn’t require singers, harps and string quartets.

Please keep your opinions to yourself, well done NR


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As much as he hates me now, I agree with GE.

Azza I don’t hate you or anyone on the site.


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I love you too, big fella.

And yeah, the pomp and ceremony is all a bit much for me, too.

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To many fake lips and insta twatters now.

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[The Nickman]

I've got the winner two years in a row now, pity I was one horse off the trifecta.

Would've been delicious if Military Might could've jagged third.

[Northern Raider]

I've got the winner two years in a row now, pity I was one horse off the trifecta.

Would've been delicious if Military Might could've jagged third.

I think the entire country was 1 horse off the trifecta. Sheraz run came from nowhere. Even looking at a the form in hindsight. I expect anyone who did back it was purely because of the name.