2009 Melbourne Cup Thread

[IanG]

I know it's not 'til next Tuesday and we still have the Derby and McKinnon Stakes yet but here's a thread for this year's Melbourne Cup. Personally I'll be backing whoever Bart has in the race cause he's on a roll.

 

[hineyrulz]

Efficient and Viewed FTW, i got on both of them early in the Spring and got them both at rather juicy odds. I might have a saver on something and have a lash on the Tri.

 

[rabs]

Kirklees is the forgotten horse, I'm having a lash at it for a place at 8.50

 

[IanG]

Wonder if Radio stations will be doing Phantom Calls?

 

[AusKnightRKO]

i been going for Shocking the whole time and still wont budge off it got 250 each way on fxed $21 so ill pick up 6750 if it gets up... and kiklees aint forgotten its got Frankie D on it so its bound to fail now

 

[hineyrulz]

They just said on fox Efficient is a doubtful starter, failed a vets test. Damn have had no luck with fixed price betting this summer

 

[andrew057]

They just said on fox Efficient is a doubtful starter, failed a vets test. Damn have had no luck with fixed price betting this summer

Dont stres mate, he'll start. Hes had the problem for 18 months and William's regular vets have managed the problem so far. The other two favourites will have examinations before the race too.

 

[damo72]

I've had a go at Daffodil, but also like the chances of Alcopop and if he gets a run - Hume

 

[Mateo Moi Moi]

I am going for a little bit of value and going with Vigor. Not too bad of a run in the Caulfield. Got to love the Melbourne Cup.

 

[feeding frenzy]

got a whisper for kibbutz from a strong source might be worth a few $

 

[hineyrulz]

I've had a go at Daffodil, but also like the chances of Alcopop and if he gets a run - Hume

I'll be backing him tomorrow, been following him for a while lightly raced Zabeel on the up. If he gets in the cup he'll run well.

 

[hineyrulz]

Dont stres mate, he'll start. Hes had the problem for 18 months and William's regular vets have managed the problem so far. The other two favourites will have examinations before the race too.

I hope so mate, he's a favourite of mine. Won quite a bit on him over the years, got him at 26's at fix price early on so fingers crossed.

 

[Flapper]

kiklees aint forgotten its got Frankie D on it so its bound to fail now

I nearly punched something when I heard that. Still will probably back it though, the stupid little sh*t has to win it one day.

 

[damo72]

I'll be backing him tomorrow, been following him for a while lightly raced Zabeel on the up. If he gets in the cup he'll run well.

He finished off well last start, looks like the distance will suit tomorrow and hopefully it isn't too wet.

 

[Evenflow]

Efficient and Kirklees officially scratched.

 

[Flapper]

Well at least Dettori doesn't get a chance to kill its chances.

 

[IanG]

Just heard on Talkin' Sport that Efficient is out of the Cup on Tuesday.

 

[Evenflow]

Just heard on Talkin' Sport that Efficient is out of the Cup on Tuesday.

I'm tipping you didn't read the thread before you posted that :lol:

 

[IanG]

No I was posting that message on my phone

 

[damo72]

Everyone will be talking about Viewed and his run, but if you get a chance to watch the race again, keep an eye on the old grey Newport as his run was blistering and has gone hugely unnoticed.