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Title: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on October 31, 2004, 05:23:21 PM
What's everyone's tips?

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No. Horse Jockey Barrier Weight Odds

1. VINNIE ROE P Smullen 10 58 6.50
 
2. MAMOOL F Dettori 21 57 26.00
 
3. ELVSTROEM N Rawiller 3 56.5 10.00
 
4. MUMMIFY D Nikolic 15 56 21.00
 
5. MAKYBE DIVA G Boss 7 55.5 4.20
 
6. MEDIA PUZZLE D Oliver 11 55.5 15.00
 
7. RAZKALLA K McEvoy 16 55 51.00
 
8. DELZAO S King 2 54 13.00
 
9. DISTINCTION D Beadman 12 54 15.00
 
10. HUGS DANCER G Childs 4 52.5 14.00
 
11. ROMAN ARCH L Currie 5 52.5 101.00
 
12. ZAZZMAN TBA 6 52.5 101.00
 
13. GREY SONG D Beasley 24 52 26.00
 
14. LASHED J Cassidy 20 52 81.00
 
15. STRASBOURG S Baster 22 52 41.00
 
16. PACIFIC DANCER M Rodd? 8 51.5 11.00
 
17. SHE'S ARCHIE C Brown 9 51.5 14.00
 
18. ANOTHER WARRIOR J Byrne 13 49.5 26.00
 
19. HARD TO GET L Nolen 14 51 81.00
 
20. UPSETTHYM R McLeod 23 51 81.00
 
21. DON RAPHAEL S Seamer 19 50.5 51.00
 
22. ON A JEUNE J Bowditch 18 50.5 51.00
 
23. WINNING BELLE C Munce 17 49.5 51.00
 
24. CATCHMEIFYOUCAN M Walker 1 49 51.00
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Tips
Post by: mightytiges on October 31, 2004, 05:26:43 PM
Tip: Makybe Diva

Outsider: Another Warrior

Taking an unofficial long long weekend: Nup  :( ... got to work Monday
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Tips
Post by: Life goes on on October 31, 2004, 09:37:07 PM
Makybe Diva will beat She.s Archie. ;)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Tips
Post by: cub on October 31, 2004, 11:12:42 PM
Makybe Diva
Vinnie Roe
Grey Song
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Tips
Post by: mightytiges on November 02, 2004, 03:54:51 PM
OER tipsters are on fire  ;D  :thumbsup  :cheers

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Tips
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 03, 2004, 09:40:30 AM
Makybe Diva will beat She.s Archie. ;)

She certainly did :rollin :rollin .... so did every other horse in the field

I won one of the sweeps at work because I had horse 5 :thumbsup
Title: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: mightytiges on October 31, 2005, 06:45:59 PM
Who are you guys tipping?

I've gone for

6. Eye Popper
22. Leica Falcon
7. Railings

I would like to see the Diva win but it's going to be hard with 58kg and a dry firm track :(.

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 31, 2005, 07:12:20 PM
I have the following 3 horse in the cup sweep at work:

3
17
18

Who ever they are ;D

I am tipping

the Diva if they don't scratch her - which I think they will now it's going to be 31 degrees
 But if they do...

7- Railings
23 - Mr Celebrity
4 - Greys Inn because it's in the Tiger Colours  :rollin
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Fishfinger on October 31, 2005, 07:24:06 PM
I'm backing no6 Eye Popper.
If there was a Toe Curler I'd back that too. 8)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Bulluss on October 31, 2005, 09:26:41 PM
I too am backing Railings as i got on it in the Caulfield Cup and am following it through.

The firm track is also bound to suit a horse like Leica Falcon also.

I currently have a key boxed trifecta on which includes:

To run 1st,2nd or 3rd

Makybe Diva, Railings, Eye Popper, Leica Falcon and Portland Singa

To run 2nd or 3rd

Vinnie Roe and Demerger

To run 3rd

Xcellent, Umbula and Strasborg

This cost $120 for a half unit(50 cents) and it give you 240 possible combinations for the trifecta.

I have thrown in 2 roughies for third in Umbula and Strasborg. Generally one pops up and these 2 horses are stayers who should be running out the trip.

Fingers crossed ;)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Razorblade on October 31, 2005, 10:05:07 PM
Don't be suprised if no.5 Franklin Gardens sneaks in for a place!

I always look for value with my cup bets!

Also for anyone betting early, Flemington Race 3 No.2 (11:45am) Southern Crown is definetly worth having some dollars on him, currently $19!
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Jackstar on November 01, 2005, 06:44:12 AM
I am praying for Leica Falcon. Took 80-1 about it 6 weeks ago.
Best roughly is last years Brisbane cup winner Portland Singa. ;)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Moi on November 01, 2005, 09:51:13 AM
wouldn't have a clue lol

Makybe Diva
Mr Celebrity
Greys Inn, not only because of the colours, but he's South African (me mum's South African and she only bets on grey horses, althugh this is not a grey i believe  :rollin
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Razorblade on November 01, 2005, 12:01:13 PM
Also for anyone betting early, Flemington Race 3 No.2 (11:45am) Southern Crown is definetly worth having some dollars on him, currently $19!
Ran a close 2nd and payed $4.60 a place, hope some of you had a sprinke on it!  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Bulluss on November 01, 2005, 06:04:34 PM
How good is the mighty Diva?

Huge effort to get up again. Big run from On a Juene also, flashed home and nearly knocked it off.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: mightytiges on November 02, 2005, 03:43:50 AM
How good is the mighty Diva?

Yeah just a freak of a horse! The odds were against her but she still won comfortably.

This Diva vs Phar Lap comparison talk is a bit ridiculous. It's like comparing Royce Hart vs Wayne Carey (on-field lol) in footy. Both just the best in their respective era.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: the_boy_jake on November 02, 2005, 06:01:33 PM
How good is the mighty Diva?

This Diva vs Phar Lap comparison talk is a bit ridiculous. It's like comparing Royce Hart vs Wayne Carey (on-field lol) in footy. Both just the best in their respective era.


There shouldn't even be a comparison IMO.

Diva is a great horse, but she wasn't weighed out of it by 8 kgs like Phar Lap in 1931. I think that it is entirely possible that if Phar Lap had of carried no more than 60 instead of 68, stayed in Australia and not died aged 5, he would have won multiple cups. People are going on about Diva backing up from the Cox Plate, but Phar Lap won on all 4 days of the carnival in 1930.

I would have liked to have seen Diva go overseas for all of this year to prove herself on foreign ground.

Isn't it a sad coincidence that on a day when one of the worlds greatest horses was triumphant, another, Best Mate, had a heart attack and died.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Razorblade on November 02, 2005, 06:47:46 PM
Comparing the two is like comparing Jack Titus (who IMO looks like an alien on the Richmond "past greats" section) and Richo!

Both champion goalkickers for the club, but played generations apart.

Horseracing has changed much over the past 70 years, as has footy.

A fairer comparison would be to Sunline, even though Sunline was more of a 1600/2000m horse.
Title: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2006, 06:03:52 PM
Who are you guys tipping?

Anyone taking a unofficial long weekend?  :shh


From Centrebet: https://sports.centrebet.com/main.php?ssl=,&sbl=-2&scl=104515&sptid=2

1. YEATS (IRE) (4) (K. FALLON) 5.00
 
2. DELTA BLUES (JPN) (11) (Y. IWATA) 12.00
 
3. RAILINGS (2) (D. BEADMAN) 41.00
 
4. TAWQEET (USA) (9) (D. DUNN) 5.50
 
5. GEORDIELAND (FR) (10) (L. DETTORI) 17.00
 
6. HEADTURNER (19) (G.J. CHILDS) 61.00
 
7. SHORT PAUSE (GB) (17) (N CALLOW) 301.00
 
8. ACTIVATION (22) (M. RODD) 21.00
 
9. LAND `N STARS (GB) (6) (J.F. EGAN) 101.00
 
10. MAHTOUM (7) (C.W. BROWN) 201.00
 
11. ON A JEUNE (15) (D. GAUCI) 21.00
 
12. POP ROCK (JPN) (12) (D. OLIVER) 9.00
 
13. ZIPPING (20) (G. BOSS) 17.00
 
14. DIZELLE (21) (B SHINN) 19.00
 
15. ICE CHARIOT (1) (J. BYRNE) 201.00
 
16. KERRY O`REILLY (5) (C.E. LAMMAS) 26.00
 
17. ZABEAT (16) (O. DOLEUZE) 201.00
 
18. ART SUCCESS (13) (A. PATTILLO) 51.00
 
19. DEMERGER (23) (S. BASTER) 101.00
 
20. GLISTENING (GB) (24) (S. SEAMER) 81.00
 
21. MANDELA (14) (C. WILLIAMS) 21.00
 
22. DOLPHIN JO (18) (A SPITERI) 81.00
 
23. MAYBE BETTER (3) (C. MUNCE) 9.00
 
24. EFFICIENT (8) (C. NEWITT) 8.50
 
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: crackertiger on November 05, 2006, 06:32:42 PM
Hi there this is my first post on OER!

Get on a couple of roughys each way on Tuesday.

Dolphin Joe
Geordieland
Zabeat yes Zabeat!

Eye Popper likely to win IMHO.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: mightytiges on November 05, 2006, 07:08:02 PM
Welcome to OER crackertiger  :).

I'm going for ...

4. Tawqeet
23. Maybe Better
11. On a Jeune

Not sure if Efficient is a definite starter yet so I left it out.

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Bulluss on November 05, 2006, 08:42:59 PM
I like the form of Mandela out of the Geelong Cup.

Won very easily like Oliver did on Media Puzzle in the Geelong Cup, and then went on to win the Melbourne Cup.

Has been bought over from New Zealand especially for the cup and has had a good lead up to the race with solid work since the start of April and being freshened for 2-3 weeks between races.

I have followed Activation through the carnival also. Was a good run just behind Tawqeet in the Metrop and also the Caulfield Cup, so i think i will be backing the both of them.

Also taking a flexi boxed first 4 and hoping for some roughies  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Ramps on November 05, 2006, 08:46:56 PM
Can someone inform me of this new betting type where you can just go the field for a trifecta and not have to pay the full amount but you get like a percentage of the ticket...as you can see i am an experienced gambler. ;D
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Bulluss on November 05, 2006, 09:02:52 PM
Its called Flexi betting Ramps and it applies to other bet types also.

I think the best way to describe it is if you want to place a bet trifecta, quaddie, first 4 etc and when you have these multiples type of bets the costs add up very quickly. So if the full value of your bet comes to $100 (make it even for example sake) and you only want to put $10 on the bet then you are only entitled to 10% of the dividend if you happen to win.

So if it pays $1000, you would get $100 back for your $10.

I hope this makes sense.

Great way to bet  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Ramps on November 05, 2006, 09:05:47 PM
So to go the field in the cup how much will it cost to box it all up and do a flexi job and then hope some donkey wins? anyone know?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: cub on November 05, 2006, 09:18:04 PM
Don't drink and drive -


seriouisly - geordieland - It's grey I like the greys it's named after my cat (sortof) and silks are black and yellow. WELL no other way has been working so I will now adopt the pizzed chicks approach.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Bulluss on November 05, 2006, 09:26:22 PM
Ramps,

it woudl cost $720 to do a boxed trifecta for 10 horses.

24 would be huge, not even worth thinking about.

if you picked out 10 horses and put $72 on it you would get 10%, maybe pick 6 chances and 4 rouchies.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 05, 2006, 10:20:56 PM
I have Activation in the sweep at work (does anyone else have to work tomorrow :banghead)

So it's Activation for me :rollin

And because Boss is riding it - I think Zipping is worth a look

And just on aside regarding the above ............. I know absolutely NOTHING about horse racing  :help ;D

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: cub on November 05, 2006, 10:52:22 PM

And just on aside regarding the above ............. I know absolutely NOTHING about horse racing  :help ;D



Doesn't matter - and you can belieeeeve dat.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Gordon Bennett on November 06, 2006, 10:22:16 AM
I want to back Geordieland each way. Now i just have to get to the TAB. Don't bet on me getting there.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: mightytiges on November 06, 2006, 04:46:25 PM
And just on aside regarding the above ............. I know absolutely NOTHING about horse racing  :help ;D

LOL. Join the club WP  ;D  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Moi on November 07, 2006, 12:41:05 PM
Geordieland
It's a token pick because I can't get onto Centrebet to place a bet  :banghead
On Melbourne Cup day, I'm predicting lots of hissy fits - like i just did lol
I think a Centrebet operator just fainted with the eloquence of my speech  ;)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2006, 02:39:26 PM
LOL @ the crowd booing the jockeys as they were being presented before the race. That's shocking! Only Damien Oliver got some sort of a cheer.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2006, 02:48:28 PM
Geordieland
It's a token pick because I can't get onto Centrebet to place a bet  :banghead
On Melbourne Cup day, I'm predicting lots of hissy fits - like i just did lol
I think a Centrebet operator just fainted with the eloquence of my speech  ;)

 ;D

The TAB just couldn't do without my $1.50 each way lol.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Moi on November 07, 2006, 03:08:43 PM
You reckon there'll be a protest?
I didn't pick Delta because it reminded me of Delta Goodrum lol
Hate her more now  :rollin
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: julzqld on November 07, 2006, 03:23:14 PM
Bit of an anti-climax, especially after last year's race.  I was kind of hoping Pop Rock would be declared winner.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: Bulluss on November 07, 2006, 03:28:27 PM
Both horses had great form coming 2nd and 3rd in the Caulfield Cup.

As has been said many times, the Japanese will be all over the Melbourne Cup now.

As for a protest, Oliver's horse moved in atleast 2 horse widths before leveling with Delta Blues so he really had no leg to stand on in terms of a protest.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2006, 04:13:34 PM
LOL Moi.

At least got a placing with Maybe Better but the Japanese horses smashed them.

As has been said many times, the Japanese will be all over the Melbourne Cup now.

Johnny Letts has got a year to learn Japanese  :lol
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup tips
Post by: the_boy_jake on November 07, 2006, 06:54:46 PM
Don't really bet on horses anymore but had $10 on Delta. Was $18 on Centrebet.
Title: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2007, 04:33:27 PM
Melbourne Cup Field

1 TAWQEET (USA)              57.0 David Hayes             D Dunn
2 BLUE MONDAY (GB)         56.0 David Hayes             N Rawiller
3 BLUTIGEROO                   55.5 Colin Little                L Nolen
4 GALLIC (NZ)                   55.5 Graeme Rogerson      S Arnold
5 RAILINGS                       55.5 Roger James             G Childs
6 EFFICIENT (NZ)              54.5 Graeme Rogerson      M Rodd
7 MAYBE BETTER                54.0 Brian Mayfield-Smith C Brown
8 TUNGSTEN STRIKE (USA) 54.0 Amanda Perrett         D Holland
9 ZIPPING                          54.0 Graeme Rogerson      D Nickolic
10 BLACK TOM                    53.5 David Hayes              P Hall
11 MASTER O'REILLY (NZ)   53.5 Danny O'Brien           V Duric
12 PURPLE MOON (IRE)       53.5 Luca Cumani             D Oliver
13 LAZER SHARP                 52.5 David Hayes             S Shinn
14 ON A JEUNE                    52.5 Andrew J Payne        K McEvoy
15 SCENIC SHOT                  52.5 Daniel Morton          M Zara
16 SARRERA                        52.0 Michael Moroney       S Murphy
17 SCULPTOR (NZ)               52.0 Peter Mckenzie         Ms L Cropp
18 DOLPHIN JO                    51.5 T& K O'Sullivan       Ms C Lindop
19 DOURO VALLEY                51.5 Danny O'Brien          J Winks
20 SIRMIONE                       51.5 Bart Cummings       P Mertens
21 THE FUZZ (NZ)                51.5 David Hayes           C Williams
22 ESKIMO QUEEN (NZ)        51.0 Michael Moroney     C Hewitt
23 PRINCESS COUP               51.0 Mark Walker           N Harris
24 MAHLER (GB)                   50.5 Aidan O'Brien        S Baster

Odds (Centrebet)

No. Runner               Win    Place
1   Tawqeet             71.00   18.00     
2   Blue Monday      31.00   8.50   
3   Blutigeroo          31.00   8.50     
4   Gallic                18.00   5.00     
5   Railings           301.00   51.00     
6   Efficient             17.00   5.00     
7   Maybe Better      18.00   5.00     
8   Tungsten Strike  31.00   8.50     
9   Zipping               8.00   2.70   
10   Black Tom       201.00   51.00     
11   Master O`Reilly  5.50   2.10     
12   Purple Moon       9.50   3.10     
13   Lazer Sharp      41.00   11.00     
14   On A Jeune       21.00   6.00     
15   Scenic Shot       61.00   16.00     
16   Sarrera             81.00   21.00     
17   Sculptor            31.00   8.50     
18   Dolphin Jo        51.00   13.00     
19   Douro Valley     19.00   5.50     
20   Sirmione           13.00   4.00     
21   The Fuzz           26.00   7.00     
22   Eskimo Queen   26.00   7.00     
23   Princess Coup   13.00   4.00     
24   Mahler               8.50   2.80   
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: mightytiges on November 04, 2007, 05:58:50 PM
I'll take Princess Coup.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Moi on November 04, 2007, 06:16:18 PM
Mahler for me
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Passionfruit on November 04, 2007, 06:53:49 PM
Master O'Reilly for me
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Ramps on November 04, 2007, 08:59:18 PM
can any of em run in the wet?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Fishfinger on November 04, 2007, 09:04:33 PM
Sirmione. Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Ramps on November 04, 2007, 09:06:57 PM
Ill take On A Jeune
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on November 04, 2007, 09:47:14 PM
Tungsten Strike for me.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: cub on November 04, 2007, 11:00:51 PM
Maybe better

Dolphin Jo for smoky
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: mightytiges on November 04, 2007, 11:33:54 PM
can any of em run in the wet?
Lazer Sharp
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2007, 08:31:36 PM
Latest odds (tab sportsbet)

MASTER OREILLY      4.80 1.95
PURPLE MOON           7.00 2.50
ZIPPING                   8.00 2.75
MAHLER                  12.00 3.75
MAYBE BETTER        14.00 4.25
SIRMIONE               14.00 4.25
PRINCESS COUP      14.00 4.25
EFFICIENT               21.00 6.00
GALLIC                    21.00 6.00
BLUE MONDAY         31.00 8.50
ESKIMO QUEEN       31.00 8.50
ON A JEUNE            35.00 9.50
SCULPTOR              35.00 9.50
TUNGSTEN STRIKE  41.00 11.00
THE FUZZ               41.00 11.00
BLUTIGEROO           41.00 11.00
DOURO VALLEY        41.00 11.00
TAWQEET                51.00 13.50
LAZER SHARP          61.00 16.00
DOLPHIN JO             61.00 16.00
SCENIC SHOT         101.00 26.00
SARRERA                101.00 26.00
BLACK TOM             201.00 51.00
RAILINGS               201.00 51.00
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: tiga on November 06, 2007, 11:49:01 AM
Since my first two are gone (Sirmione and Princess coup) I'll take zipping thanks.  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Moi on November 06, 2007, 11:52:59 AM
That poor horse  :'(
Ruined my day  :(
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - Efficient wins
Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2007, 03:13:59 PM
Result:

6. Efficient
12. Purple Moon
24. Mahler
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Moi on November 06, 2007, 03:20:00 PM
Had Efficient and Purple Moon for a place
And had Mahler for a win - I'm not complaining :-)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: mightytiges on November 06, 2007, 04:04:51 PM
Had Efficient and Purple Moon for a place
And had Mahler for a win - I'm not complaining :-)
Your shout Moi lol.

I was only a year early with Efficient :wallywink.

ps. Poor Bay Story  :(
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2007, 06:38:47 PM
Final places:

1. Efficient
2. Purple Moon
3. Mahler
4. Zipping
5. Dolphin Jo
6. On A Jeune
7. Blue Monday
8. Master O'Reilly
9. Sculptor
10. Lazer Sharp
11. Douro Valley
12. Sirmione
13. Princess Coup
14. Tawqeet
15. Eskimo Queen
16. Scenic Shot
17. Black Tom
18. Sarrera
19. Bluetigeroo
20. Railings
21. Tungsten Strike
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: cub on November 06, 2007, 07:11:24 PM
That poor horse  :'(
Ruined my day  :(

I was at the winning post and the chick I was with started freaking -Really horrible to see things like that.
I looked away - shame how they can't do anything about things like that 

Anyway my pick got scratched and guess what ?

That's right I changed my tip to efficient - u little peea 
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Fishfinger on November 07, 2007, 07:33:29 AM
Has my horse finished yet?
Title: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 02, 2008, 04:13:24 AM
Melbourne Cup Field

TAB  horse                             trainer                   jockey           weight  barrier 
1  Septimus(IRE)               Aidan O'Brien          J Murtagh             58.5  10 
2  Master O'Reilly(NZ)        Danny O'Brien         V Duric                 55       6 
3  Honolulu(IRE)                Aidan O'Brien          Colm O'Donoghue  54.5  24 
4  C'est La Guerre(NZ)       John Sadler              B Prebble              54      5 
5  Nom du Jeu(NZ)            Murray Baker            J Lloyd                  54      1 
6  Yellowstone(IRE)           Jane Chapple-Hyam  J Egan                   54    12 
7  Zipping                         John Sadler              D Nikolic               54     16 
8  Mad Rush(USA)             Luca Cumani             D Oliver                53.5    4 
9  Ice Chariot                    Ron Maund               M Rodd                  53    22 
10  Viewed                       Bart Cummings         B Shinn                 53      9 
11  Littorio                       Nigel Blackiston         Steven King           52.5  17 
12  Bauer(IRE)                 Luca Cumani             C Brown                 52     13 
13  Boundless(NZ)            Stephen Mckee         G Childs                 52     20 
14  Gallopin(NZ)               Danny O'Brien          J M Winks               52     21 
15  Guyno(NZ)                 Lou Luciani               C Newitt                 52       8 
16  Zarita(NZ)                  Pat Hyland               D Dunn                   52       7 
17  Newport                     Paul Perry                 C D Symons            51.5  15 
18  Profound Beauty(IRE)  Dermot K Weld         G Boss                    51.5    2 
19  Red Lord                    Anthony Cummings   N Hall                     51.5  14 
20  Varevees(GB)             Richard Gibson          C Williams              51.5  23 
21  Prize Lady(NZ)           Graeme Sanders        M C Sweeney           51    18 
22  Alessandro Volta(GB)  Aidan O'Brien           W M Lordan             50.5  11 
23  Barbaricus                  Danny O'Brien          S Baster                  50.5   3 
24  Moatize                      Bart Cummings         C Lindop                 50    19 


Odds  (TAB Sportsbet)

SEPTIMUS                  4.50     1.87 
MAD RUSH                 5.00     2.00 
NOM DU JEU               9.00     3.00 
PROFOUND BEAUTY     9.00     3.00 
ZIPPING                   18.00     5.25 
CEST LA GUERRE       18.00     5.25 
MASTER OREILLY       21.00     6.00 
BAUER                      21.00     6.00 
BARBARICUS            21.00     6.00 
HONOLULU                26.00     7.25 
VIEWED                    31.00     8.50 
LITTORIO                  31.00     8.50 
MOATIZE                   41.00   11.00 
GALLOPIN                  41.00   11.00 
ALESSANDRO VOLTA  51.00   13.50 
NEWPORT                  71.00   18.50 
ICE CHARIOT            81.00   21.00 
VAREVEES              101.00   26.00 
BOUNDLESS            101.00   26.00 
PRIZE LADY             151.00   38.50 
GUYNO                    151.00   38.50 
RED LORD               151.00   38.50
ZARITA                    - scratched -
YELLOWSTONE          - scratched - 

Link. (http://www.tab.com.au/Racing/Betting/FixedOdds/PlaceFixedOddsBet.aspx?State=1&MeetingCode=0&RacingCode=8&FromDate=2008-11-04T00%3a00%3a00&RaceNumber=FRFMELBW3&FORacingCode=R)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: mightytiges on November 02, 2008, 03:04:45 PM
I'll take Mad Rush
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 03, 2008, 04:40:59 PM
Zarita has been scratched.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: Moi on November 03, 2008, 04:45:10 PM
Zipping
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: cub on November 03, 2008, 07:39:01 PM
Had Zarita in my multis - all 3 picks in race 9 scratched, hopefully a sign of luck.

Just gunna go e/w on Barbaricus  :thumbsup

Keep your eyes open for sensational toy race 4 I think  :whistle
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: cub on November 03, 2008, 07:59:42 PM
My Picks

All e/way

Race 2 Rendzina
Race 3 Courtney
Race 4 Sensational Toy
Race 5 Forays
Race 6 Dubmai / Miss Okaylah
Race 7 Barbaricus / Zipping
Race 8 The Fuzz / Magnetic
Race 9 All 3 of my picks got scratched NFI Snort
Race 10 Daintree Duke / ZYXYZXYXXXZYY yeah that one
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 03, 2008, 10:18:21 PM
Yellowstone has been scratched also according to SEN tonight
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: bushranger on November 04, 2008, 04:14:00 PM
I picked number 17 weeks ago and I had no idea what horse would end up with it. But as soon as I found out that it was in the Richmond colours I knew I had to have a bet on it.
I only had a small bet $5.00 each way.
I should have saved my money as its still running but not as bad as some.
Well at least I can have a whinge about it as I had a bet on it. But I know I will only go in sweeps from now on.   :gotigers
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: Chuck17 on November 04, 2008, 04:16:12 PM
Placings were 10, 12 and 4

An even dozen for Bart Cummings I believe
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2008, 04:16:31 PM
Result:

10. Viewed              $46.50     $14.00
12. Bauer                               $  6.50
4. C'est La Guerre                   $  7.80
2. Master O'Reilly


Trifecta   $22,324
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup sweep
Post by: mightytiges on November 04, 2008, 06:28:17 PM
Geez most of the big races this spring have been won by outsiders. The jockeys on the Irish horses are in deep do-do too for treating the first mile like a sprint. No wonder all 3 horses came last.

An even dozen for Bart Cummings I believe
And 50 years to the day after his first one too  :clapping.
Title: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 02, 2009, 10:24:56 PM
Just for fun ......

No   Horse (Barrier)                    Jockey         Wg         Trainer 

1 VIEWED(9)                       Brad Rawiller     58.0     Bart Cummings 

2 C'EST LA GUERRE(7)          Nicholas Hall     55.5      John Sadler

3 FIUMICINO(24)                 Steven King       55.5     Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes 

4 MASTER O'REILLY(16)        Vlad Duric          55.0     Danny O'Brien 

5 MOURILYAN(14)                Glyn Schofield    54.5     Herman Brown 

6 ROMAN EMPEROR(15)         Hugh Bowman   54.0      Bart Cummings 

7 ISTA KAREEM(23)               Luke Nolen       53.5      Colin Little 

8 CRIME SCENE(11)               Kerrin McEvoy   53.0      Saeed Bin Suroor 

9 MUNSEF(5)                        Zac Purton        53.0      Ian Williams 

10 ZAVITE(3)                       Mark Zahra        53.0     Anthony Cummings 

11 ALCOPOP(12)                   Dom Tourneur   52.5      Jake Stephens 

12 HARRIS TWEED(20)           Craig Newitt     52.5      Murray & Bjorn Baker 

13 KIBBUTZ(8 )                      Chris Symons    52.5      Jarrod McLean 

14 NEWPORT(18 )                   Peter Wells      52.5      Paul Perry 

15 WARRINGAH(17)               Damien Oliver   52.5      Chris Waller 

16 GALLIONS REACH(6)          Dwayne Dunn    52.0      Richard Yuill 

17 SPIN AROUND(4)               Mark Du Plessis 52.0      Steven Cooper 

18 BASALTICO(10)                 Danny Nikolic    51.5      Luca Cumani 

19 CAPECOVER(19)                Noel Harris        51.5      Alexander R Fieldes 

20 DAFFODIL(21)                   Chris Munce       51.5     Kevin Gray 

21 SHOCKING(22)                  Corey Brown      51.0      Mark Kavanagh 

22 ALLEZ WONDER(13)           Michelle Payne   50.5      Bart Cummings 

23 CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD(1) Glen Boss          50.5      David Hayes 

24 LEICA DING(2)                  Craig Williams    50.5       Darren Weir


Betting odds (Luxbet)

https://www.luxbet.com/index.php?cPath=824&event_id=115540&rd=1257245761&#go_
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: mightytiges on November 03, 2009, 04:43:09 AM
Roman Emperor for mine.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: cub on November 03, 2009, 07:58:39 AM
Newport
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: Hes My Hero on November 03, 2009, 09:14:15 AM
Daffodil (http://cache.hyves-static.net/images/smilies/default/smiley_flower.gif)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: tiga on November 03, 2009, 02:31:03 PM
Shocking Please

Hoping for a quinella 1, 6 & 21  :pray I've boxed it of course  ;D
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 03, 2009, 04:29:57 PM
I hope you put some money on it tiga  :thumbsup

21. Shocking       9.90  3.60
8. Crime Scene           10.80 
5. Mourilyan                8.20
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2009, 02:52:26 AM
This Sporting Life
Geoff McClure and Samantha Lane
November 4, 2009

For the record, other AFL heads spotted in the Birdcage yesterday included Shane O'Bree, Chris Newman and Paul Medhurst. Oh, and Brad Miller of course.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/horse-racing/all-shook-up-on-shockings-big-day/2009/11/03/1257010200451.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup Sweep
Post by: tiga on November 04, 2009, 04:51:05 PM
Well, I had a bob or two!  ;D

My quinella failed though  :(

What did I win here Mr one??
Title: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: one-eyed on November 01, 2010, 03:43:45 AM
Anyone not on So You Think?


Race 7 - EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP - 3200m - 3.00p.m.  (GROUP 1).

No.  Form    Horse                        Barrier      Trainer                      Jockey              Weight       TAB Tote           
                                                                                                                                  Win     Place

1 715246  SHOCKING dwt                   24   Mark Kavanagh             Michael Rodd           57       10.10    3.10
2 943113  CAMPANOLOGIST (USA) w    19   Saeed Bin Suroor          K McEvoy                56       59.70  17.80
3 -11111  SO YOU THINK (NZ) wt          3   Bart Cummings             Steven Arnold          56         3.10   2.90
4 71-512  ZIPPING t                          16   Robert Hickmott            Nicholas Hall           55.5     20.00    4.80
5 14215-  ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE (GB) d      9   William J Knight             Glen Boss                55       40.90    8.40
6 2891-6  MR MEDICI (IRE) w               5   Peter Ho                      D Beadman              55       44.40  11.10
7 133344  SHOOT OUT w                   17   John Wallace                C Brown                  55       27.60    7.60
8 -51111  AMERICAIN (USA) w            12   Alain de Royer Dupre      G M Mosse             54.5      11.80    3.10
9 1519-0  TOKAI TRICK (JPN)               4   Kenji Nonaka                 S Fujita                 54.5      65.90  15.40
10 9-0070  BUCCELLATI (GB) w           21   Tony Noonan                Steven King             54      132.80  27.70
11 061012  DESCARADO (NZ) w            1   Gai Waterhouse             Nash Rawiller           54        10.50    3.20
12 3-9812  HARRIS TWEED (NZ) wt     13   Murray & Bjorn Baker       Brad Rawiller           54        19.60    5.10
13 -25525  MANIGHAR (FR) w             20   Luca Cumani                  Damien Oliver          54        21.00    6.60
14 8-0858  MASTER O'REILLY (NZ) wt  18   Danny O'Brien                Vlad Duric               54        72.20  15.40
15 3-6703  MONACO CONSUL (NZ) wt  14   Michael Moroney            Craig Williams           54        29.60    7.20
16 -12112  PROFOUND BEAUTY (IRE)   22   Dermot K Weld               P J S Smullen           54        29.70    8.10
17 -56407  ZAVITE (NZ) dt                 7   Anthony Cummings         Michael Walker          54        89.10  18.00
18 -12-54  BAUER (IRE)                      2   Luca Cumani                  Chris Munce            53.5      52.70  13.60
19 1-1521  HOLBERG (UAE) d             10   Saeed Bin Suroor            L Dettori                 53.5      35.80  10.70
20 -24131  PRECEDENCE (NZ) t          15   Bart Cummings               Blake Shinn              53.5      29.90    7.40
21 906406  RED RULER (NZ) w             8   John Sargent                 M R Du Plessis          53.5     114.50  23.10
22 3-3312b LINTON                         23   Robert Hickmott              B Prebble                  52       36.30    9.00
23 -28083  ONCE WERE WILD            11   Gai Waterhouse              J Cassidy                 51.5      45.80  10.70 
24 -13111  MALUCKYDAY (NZ) t          6   M, W & J. Hawkes           Luke Nolen                51        13.50   4.10

http://www.racenet.com.au/form/race-fields-now-nr.asp?trackcode=flem&textdate=021110
http://www.tab.com.au/Racing/Betting/StandardBets/PlaceStandardBet.aspx?State=1&MeetingCode=M&RacingCode=R&FromDate=2010-11-02T00:00:00&BetType=Win&RaceNumber=07
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: cub on November 01, 2010, 03:48:15 AM
A mate carries on like a 2 bob watch trying to find something to beat SYT.
Wasn't falling for it Cox plate day and good luck to anyone trying to find that needle cup day.
Smokey! JB's other runner "Gotta watch the sneaky old fart"
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: tiger101 on November 01, 2010, 12:23:03 PM
By going by form and everything So You Think is the clear favourite but you still got AMERICAIN and SHOCKING and couple others that could very well win.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: jackstar is back again on November 01, 2010, 08:01:28 PM
having $$$$ on So You Think.
Like Royal Commands in Race 2.
Stirling Grove in race 5
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: mightytiges on November 01, 2010, 10:09:00 PM
If this was a sweep or I was going for a place just to be different I'd take the lightest weight Maluckyday.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: tiger101 on November 01, 2010, 11:47:47 PM
So You Think probly will take it out but Im betting against him.  I put a dollar on 6 others to win the race.
profound beauty $34.00
maluckyday $8.00
americain $14.00
precedence $23.00
descarado $13.00
Shocking $11.00

Hopefully going betting in numbers against the favourite pays off.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: FNM on November 02, 2010, 12:44:08 PM
Some of the RFC boys have a runner in race 5 - I missed the name of the horse
Did anyone hear?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: mightytiges on November 02, 2010, 01:13:13 PM
Some of the RFC boys have a runner in race 5 - I missed the name of the horse
Did anyone hear?
FNM it's called Johnnydrama  :thumbsup

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=12101.0
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: FNM on November 02, 2010, 01:52:05 PM
Some of the RFC boys have a runner in race 5 - I missed the name of the horse
Did anyone hear?
FNM it's called Johnnydrama  :thumbsup

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum//index.php?topic=12101.0
Ta. I was gonna have a bet on it but missed - glad I did lol
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: mightytiges on November 02, 2010, 02:48:09 PM
Ta. I was gonna have a bet on it but missed - glad I did lol
;D. A johnnydud lol
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: tiger101 on November 02, 2010, 03:17:28 PM
got the win on my betting and in the local shops sweep I went in. :)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: one-eyed on November 02, 2010, 03:34:38 PM
Result:

8. Americain          $10.90    $3.20
24. Maluckyday                   $3.30
3. So You Think                  $2.00
4. Zipping
12. Harris Tweed
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: FNM on November 02, 2010, 03:46:28 PM
A last minute bet and picked the winner  :thumbsup
But I had a bet on half the field lol
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2010
Post by: mightytiges on November 02, 2010, 04:00:32 PM
Congrats FNM lol and tiger101  :thumbsup

Picked the runners-up myself so at least came out in front.

Title: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2012, 06:05:47 PM
Who is everyone backing on Cup day?



No.   Barrier    Horse Name              Trainer                  Likely Jockey    Weight (kg)                      
1    16    Dunaden (FR)               Mikel Delzangles         Craig Williams    59                      
2    12    Americain (USA)            Alain de Royer Dupre  Damien Oliver    58                      
3    19    Jakkalberry (IRE)          Marco Botti                 Colm O’Donoghue  55.5                      
4    18    Red Cadeaux (GB)        Ed Dunlop                  Michael Rodd    55.5                      
5    22    Winchester (USA)         John Sadler                 Jamie Mott    55.5                      
6    13    Voila Ice (IRE)               Peter Moody               Vlad Duric    55.5                      
7    6    Cavalryman (GB)          Saeed Bin Suroor        Frankie Dettori    54                      
8    8    Mount Athos (IRE)        Luca Cumani               Ryan Moore    54                      
9    4    Sanagas (GER)            Bart Cummings            Brad Rawiller    54                      
10    14    Ethiopia                       Pat Carey                    Rhys McLeod    53.5                      
11    2    Fiorente (IRE)              Gai Waterhouse          James McDonald    53.5                      
12    11    Galileo’s Choice (IRE)   Dermot Weld               Pat Smullen    53.5                      
13    7    Glencadam Gold (IRE)  Gai Waterhouse          Tommy Berry    53.5                      
14    5    Green Moon (IRE)        Robert Hickmott           Brett Prebble    53.5                      
15    9    Maluckyday (NZ)          Team Hawkes              Jim Cassidy    53.5                      
16    3    Mourayan (IRE)            Robert Hickmott          Hugh Bowman    53.5                      
17    1    My Quest For Peace (IRE) Luca Cumani           Corey Brown    53.5                      
18    15    Niwot                           Team Hawkes              Dwayne Dunn    53.5                      
19    21    Tac De Boistron (FR)     Michael Kent              Olivier Doleuze    53                      
20    17    Lights Of Heaven (NZ)  Peter Moody               Luke Nolen    53                      
21    20    Precedence (NZ)           Bart Cummings          Steven Arnold    53                      
22    23    Unusual Suspect (USA)  Michael Kent             Glyn Schofield    53                      
23    24    Zabeelionaire (NZ)         Leon Corstens           Craig Newitt    52                      
24    10    Kelinni (IRE)                  Chris Waller                 Glen Boss    51




Dunaden, Americain and Mount Athos are the top 3 favourites with the bookies.

http://www.puntersparadise.com.au/melbourne-cup/melbourne-cup-odds/
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on November 05, 2012, 07:24:51 PM
Lights of Heaven as a long shot. Plus did a few combos.
 
Dookie's tips for each race (last year got 4/10 and cleaned up):-

R1 Endless Summer $7.50
R2 Tai Tai Tess $11
R3 I'm Jake $17
R4 Mid Summer Music $3.80
R5 Genteel $4.00
R6 Beneden $6.50
R7 Lights of Heaven $23
R8 Tribal Rock $5.50
R9 Sea Lord $11
R10 Aeronautical $5.50

Sweet Sweet Geez may the luck be with me (and you) :pray
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 05, 2012, 07:33:54 PM
Have no idea

But here's my 1-2-3

1 - Glencadam Gold  ;D

2 - Red Cadeaux

3 - Dunaden

Told ya I was clueless regarding the horses  :thumbsup :lol :rollin
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Gigantor on November 05, 2012, 07:36:52 PM
Bless all the horses for giving me a day off work
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Loui Tufga on November 05, 2012, 10:16:49 PM
Lights of Heaven as a long shot. Plus did a few combos.
 
Dookie's tips for each race (last year got 4/10 and cleaned up):-

R1 Endless Summer $7.50
R2 Tai Tai Tess $11
R3 I'm Jake $17
R4 Mid Summer Music $3.80
R5 Genteel $4.00
R6 Beneden $6.50
R7 Lights of Heaven $23
R8 Tribal Rock $5.50
R9 Sea Lord $11
R10 Aeronautical $5.50

Sweet Sweet Geez may the luck be with me (and you) :pray

Some value there dooks :o
My tip for the cup is Sanagas.....Get on it ;)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: mightytiges on November 05, 2012, 10:20:34 PM
Despite the weight will go with Dunaden and usually also put some on the lightweight in the Cup so that's Kelinni especially with Boss riding.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: cub on November 06, 2012, 01:10:12 PM
lights of heaven and a tipple at zabeelionaire
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: tiger101 on November 06, 2012, 01:30:57 PM
8. Mount Athos
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: one-eyed on November 06, 2012, 03:55:20 PM
All the favourites got caught back in the field. The bookies will be happy.

(1st)  14. Green Moon
(2nd) 11. Fiorente
(3rd)   3. Jakkalberry
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on November 06, 2012, 04:06:18 PM
Lights of Heaven as a long shot. Plus did a few combos.
 
Dookie's tips for each race (last year got 4/10 and cleaned up):-

R1 Endless Summer $7.50
R2 Tai Tai Tess $11
R3 I'm Jake $17
R4 Mid Summer Music $3.80
R5 Genteel $4.00
R6 Beneden $6.50
R7 Lights of Heaven $23
R8 Tribal Rock $5.50
R9 Sea Lord $11
R10 Aeronautical $5.50

Sweet Sweet Geez may the luck be with me (and you) :pray
I had a couple of trifectas and a massive $4 on lights of heaven on your recommendation.
Oh well.
There's always next year.... And the quick pick tonight.  :rollin
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Loui Tufga on November 06, 2012, 04:59:47 PM
Bang!! Go the mystery trifecta!!! Might make a decent contribution to the FTF this year....Yeeeeeooooooooowwww!!!!
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 06, 2012, 06:49:51 PM
Bang!! Go the mystery trifecta!!! Might make a decent contribution to the FTF this year....Yeeeeeooooooooowwww!!!!

Your kidding you nailed it? Nice!

I had about 40 $1 trifectas and best is 1st and 3rd.

Had a feeling it was gonna be like this with
all other races winning through outsiders

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on November 06, 2012, 08:22:48 PM
Ended up breaking even (just).  :-[

Oh well there's always next year
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Loui Tufga on November 06, 2012, 09:44:28 PM
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/mollusc/GetAttachment-1.jpg)

Woot Woot :birthday :birthday
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 07, 2012, 08:10:56 AM
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/mollusc/GetAttachment-1.jpg)

Woot Woot :birthday :birthday

mate that is fantastic, nice work

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2012
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2012, 07:18:56 PM
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/mollusc/GetAttachment-1.jpg)

Woot Woot :birthday :birthday
Nice one TFT  :clapping
Title: Melbourne Cup 2013
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2013, 02:59:29 AM
Who is everyone backing in the Cup today?



(http://images.theage.com.au/2013/11/02/4890741/2013-melbourne-cup-sweep_72.jpg)
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/2013-melbourne-cup-sweep

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2013
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 05, 2013, 10:18:17 AM
I have Brown Panther in the one of the sweeps at work

Been told that it's a chance  :-\
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2013
Post by: mightytiges on November 05, 2013, 02:51:53 PM
I've got two in our sweep  ;D.

Simenon and Verema.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2013
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2013, 04:10:25 PM
Finishing order:

1. Fiorente
2. Red Cadeaux
3. Mount Athos

4. Simenon
5. Dandino
6. Fawkner
7. Ethiopia
8. Brown Panther
9. Super Cool
10. Voleuse De Coeurs
11. Dunaden
12. Seville
13. Sea Moon
14. Royal Empire
15. Mourayan
16. Ibicenco
17. Foreteller
18. Masked Marvel
19. Dear Demi
20. Hawkspur
21. Green Moon
22. Tres Blue
23. Ruscello

Verema had to be put down after breaking a cannon bone in its right fore leg during the race  :(. 
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2013
Post by: Smokey on November 05, 2013, 05:05:33 PM
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th in my box trifecta.   :'( :'(
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2013
Post by: 1965 on November 05, 2013, 06:11:32 PM

I gave up gambling back in 1970 something when I picked two dogs in each leg of the quadie at Sandown Park (cost $8:00) and it paisd $8:80.

A mugs ganme.

 :cheers
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2013
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 05, 2013, 09:37:26 PM
1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th in my box trifecta.   :'( :'(

That's rough smoke. That's been my story of the spring.

I had a straight up trifecta

Fiorente, first.

Second I had Seville.

Third I had 2 chances Mount Athos and Red Cadeaux. Bloody Seville.

I was peeed but won on head to head on Fiorente so a good day and mrs gets a new dress.


Title: Re: Melbourne Cup 2013
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 05, 2013, 09:39:46 PM

I gave up gambling back in 1970 something when I picked two dogs in each leg of the quadie at Sandown Park (cost $8:00) and it paisd $8:80.

A mugs ganme.

 :cheers
hello… Yeah add add

Controlled gambling is a good thing 65.
Title: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2014, 06:33:11 AM
Who are you tipping in the Cup today?

1. ADMIRE RAKTI (JPN) s      8   Tomoyuki Umeda   Zac Purton   58.5
2. CAVALRYMAN (GB) d       3   Saeed Bin Suroor   Craig Williams   57
3. FAWKNER tshb   Blks   9   Robert Hickmott   Nicholas Hall   57
4. RED CADEAUX (GB) s      15   Ed Dunlop   G Mosse   57
5. PROTECTIONIST (GER) s      11   Andreas Wohler   Ryan Moore   56.5
7. SEISMOS (IRE) sh      1   M Botti   Craig Newitt   56
8. JUNOOB (GB) sh   Blks   7   Chris Waller   Hugh Bowman   55.5
9. ROYAL DIAMOND (IRE) ds      6   Johnny Murtagh   Steven Arnold   55.5
10. GATEWOOD (GB) shb      22   J H Gosden   William Buick   55
11. MUTUAL REGARD (IRE) d   (G)   12   Johnny Murtagh   Damien Oliver   55
12. WHO SHOT THEBARMAN (NZ) tdsh      13   Chris Waller   Glen Boss   55
13. WILLING FOE (USA)       17   Saeed Bin Suroor   James McDonald   55
14. MY AMBIVALENT (IRE) b         Late: Ambivalent      4   Roger Varian   Andrea Atzeni   54.5
15. PRECEDENCE (NZ) t      20   Bart and James Cummings   Michael Rodd   54.5
16. BRAMBLES (NZ) t      21   Peter G Moody   Luke Nolen   54
17. MR O'CEIRIN (NZ) tsh   Blks   19   Ciaron Maher   Chad Schofield   54
18. AU REVOIR (IRE) s   Blks-OFF   23   A Fabre   Glyn Schofield   53.5
19. LIDARI (FR) ts      10   Peter G Moody   Ben Melham   53.5
20. OPINION (IRE) sb      14   Chris Waller   Tye Angland   53.5
21. ARALDO (GB) t      24   Michael Moroney   Dwayne Dunn   53
22. LUCIA VALENTINA (NZ) thb      2   Kris Lees   Kerrin McEvoy   53
23. UNCHAIN MY HEART td   Blks-OFF   5   David Hayes And Tom Dabernig   Dean Yendall   51.5
24. SIGNOFF (IRE) t   Blks   16   Darren Weir   Joao Moreira   51 +1.00

http://www.racenet.com.au/melbourne-cup/field-formguide.aspx
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 04, 2014, 09:46:05 AM
I've gone for a mix of slightly longer shots than usual, but horses that are capable of winning and not just making up the numbers. Plus a couple of favourites to cover the outlay.

Race 1:- 3 Miss Idyllic. $14
Race 2:- 7 Khutulun $10
Race 3:- 9 Clear Direction $21
Race 4:- 2 The Quarterback $3
Race 5:- 8 Reigning Meteor $14
Race 6:- 2 Wine Tales $3
Race 7:- 2 Cavalry Man $21
Race 8:- 4 Jacquinot Bay $26
Race 9:- 14 Decircles $18
Race 10:- 13 Flash of Doubt $41

Fingers crossed for this year :)

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 04, 2014, 09:59:33 AM
Couldn't care less

First time in my life I'm working Cup Day. Stuck in the office until about 4.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2014, 03:52:29 PM
5. Protectionist
4. Red Cadeaux
12. Who shot thebarman.


Tragically, the favourite and Caulfield Cup winner Admire Rakti collapsed after the race and died  :(.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 04, 2014, 03:55:25 PM
I've gone for a mix of slightly longer shots than usual, but horses that are capable of winning and not just making up the numbers. Plus a couple of favourites to cover the outlay.

Race 1:- 3 Miss Idyllic. $14
Race 2:- 7 Khutulun $10
Race 3:- 9 Clear Direction $21
Race 4:- 2 The Quarterback $3
Race 5:- 8 Reigning Meteor $14
Race 6:- 2 Wine Tales $3
Race 7:- 2 Cavalry Man $21
Race 8:- 4 Jacquinot Bay $26
Race 9:- 14 Decircles $18
Race 10:- 13 Flash of Doubt $41

Fingers crossed for this year :)

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--qOw8koA5--/japbcvpavbzau9dbuaxf.jpg)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2014, 04:01:33 PM
Araldo is also fighting for his life.

Araldo was returning to scale after the race when he shied after a child waved a flag at him and shattered a cannon bone in the process.

The vets are trying their best to save him.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/melbourne-cup-2014-lastplaced-admire-rakti-dies-20141104-11gpjk.html#ixzz3I4Zs88hw
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: dwaino on November 04, 2014, 04:17:15 PM
People can be into what ever they're into and I don't ever want to be that guy that preaches their beliefs onto everyone else but when something like this happens I can't help it. Horses are beautiful and majestic creatures and exploiting them is disgusting enough on its own, but when they die after being pushed to their limits like this for money then enough is enough. Breaks my heart to hear about this. Racing them is one thing and I don't agree with it but each to their own, but a horse can't tell you to bugger off when it has had enough. Instead they are whipped and pushed to carry on.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: 1965 on November 04, 2014, 05:50:48 PM
First World problem
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2014, 08:22:15 PM
Araldo is also fighting for his life.

Araldo was returning to scale after the race when he shied after a child waved a flag at him and shattered a cannon bone in the process.

The vets are trying their best to save him.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/melbourne-cup-2014-lastplaced-admire-rakti-dies-20141104-11gpjk.html#ixzz3I4Zs88hw

Sadly, Araldo's injuries were too severe to save him and he has been put down  :(.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: one-eyed on November 04, 2014, 08:23:26 PM
RSPCA statement:

Tragedy at Melbourne Cup
Tuesday, 4th November 2014

We understand that in today’s Melbourne Cup, the favourite, Admire Rakti, collapsed and died and that Araldo was also seriously injured soon after the race.

This is a tragic outcome for both horses and we expect there to be a full and transparent investigation undertaken into both incidents.

Events like these are a stark reminder to the community of the real risks to horses associated with racing.

Sadly, injury and death are the price some horses pay for our entertainment in a sport that puts intense pressure on animals to perform to the limits of their endurance.

http://www.rspca.org.au/media-centre/news/2014/tragedy-melbourne-cup
 
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: tigs2011 on November 05, 2014, 11:22:06 AM
People can be into what ever they're into and I don't ever want to be that guy that preaches their beliefs onto everyone else but when something like this happens I can't help it. Horses are beautiful and majestic creatures and exploiting them is disgusting enough on its own, but when they die after being pushed to their limits like this for money then enough is enough. Breaks my heart to hear about this. Racing them is one thing and I don't agree with it but each to their own, but a horse can't tell you to bugger off when it has had enough. Instead they are whipped and pushed to carry on.
:clapping
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 05, 2014, 12:01:18 PM

I wish we could whip and tell Chaplin and grigg to carry on when they are saying  "bugger off , I'm spent "

Horse > list blocking bastards

 :banghead

People can be into what ever they're into and I don't ever want to be that guy that preaches their beliefs onto everyone else but when something like this happens I can't help it. Horses are beautiful and majestic creatures and exploiting them is disgusting enough on its own, but when they die after being pushed to their limits like this for money then enough is enough. Breaks my heart to hear about this. Racing them is one thing and I don't agree with it but each to their own, but a horse can't tell you to bugger off when it has had enough. Instead they are whipped and pushed to carry on.

The pro jumps racing argument appears to be

'The horses are specific breed for this, hence, if they were not jump racing, the would not exist. And this is more cruel than them breaking leg and dying at three years old'

Or something
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: mightytiges on November 05, 2014, 01:48:54 PM
The question I would like answered, although it most likely never will be, is how much the extra-weight Admire Rakti was carrying in the Cup (as a result of him winning the Caulfield Cup) played in his death? It would certainly had added more stress on his body over the longer distance of the two miles.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: Damo on November 05, 2014, 02:14:44 PM
People can be into what ever they're into and I don't ever want to be that guy that preaches their beliefs onto everyone else but when something like this happens I can't help it. Horses are beautiful and majestic creatures and exploiting them is disgusting enough on its own, but when they die after being pushed to their limits like this for money then enough is enough. Breaks my heart to hear about this. Racing them is one thing and I don't agree with it but each to their own, but a horse can't tell you to bugger off when it has had enough. Instead they are whipped and pushed to carry on.

Please.

Wait for the bloody autopsy at least. There is a chance it would have died race or not.

As for whipped and pushed to carry on. GET FAIR DINKUM. As soon as it was obvious the horse was in trouble Purton eased it out.

0.007% of horses die in this manner.

More people die playing footy. We should stop that as well I guess.

More horses die in equestrian each year than in horse racing (FACT), better stop that as well.

More people die playing lawn bowls each year than horses do racing, better stop bowls.

Sorry, but the world's gone mad.

And as for exploiting the horses. They are bred thoroughbreds, it's what they are bred to do and they love it. Anyone that thinks the horses don't like racing are kidding themselves.

Might I add, I actually cried when they said Admire Rakti was dead. It's tragic.
 
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: Diocletian on November 05, 2014, 02:46:27 PM
Circle of life....if it wasn't for horse racing, millions of dogs would starve....

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: tony_montana on November 05, 2014, 05:27:48 PM
The question I would like answered, although it most likely never will be, is how much the extra-weight Admire Rakti was carrying in the Cup (as a result of him winning the Caulfield Cup) played in his death? It would certainly had added more stress on his body over the longer distance of the two miles.

Perhaps - another factor is prior to winning the caulfield cup it hadn't raced for 207days? It then ran 2 big races in 2 weeks. Did running 3200m carrying 58.5kg two weeks after the Caulfield cup distress it to that point? Very sad for the horse
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: dwaino on November 05, 2014, 06:38:02 PM
And as for exploiting the horses. They are bred thoroughbreds, it's what they are bred to do and they love it. Anyone that thinks the horses don't like racing are kidding themselves.

Sorry, didn't realise you were a horse whisperer and one told you this.



As for whipped and pushed to carry on. GET FAIR DINKUM. As soon as it was obvious the horse was in trouble Purton eased it out.

lmao. We'll that's OK then, just flog the thing unless it looks like it might be having a heart attack or something.






Like I said though, each to their own. But to listen to these dckheads get on the radio and the news to say everything was done in the interest of the horses are the ones kidding themselves. They don't care for the horses, only their pockets. Empathy has no place in a 'sport' where the animals are pushed to their limits only to be sent to the knackery once they're no longer useful. If this is what people are into then fine, just don't pretend to care.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 05, 2014, 08:05:23 PM
Circle of life....if it wasn't for horse racing, millions of dogs would starve....

And millions of kids would go without eating clag
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: Damo on November 05, 2014, 09:24:15 PM

Sorry, didn't realise you were a horse whisperer and one told you this.


lmao. We'll that's OK then, just flog the thing unless it looks like it might be having a heart attack or something.



Firstly - I breed and race greyhounds and have driven pacers. I have some idea on whether the animals enjoy it or not. More than you anyhow. I put up with ignorant morons telling me how cruel a sport greyhound racing is and how unfair it is on the dogs. I've got a retired 6yo on the couch next to me who would love nothing more than to go to the track right now. Admire Rakti was prancing on his toes before the race and seemed fairly happy. And might I add, he ran like a VERY VERY happy horse in the Caulfield Cup.

I'M SORRY, BUT THIS HORSE WHISPERER UNDERSTANDS THAT HORSES/DOGS DON'T PERFORM TO THAT STANDARD IF THEY ARE UNHAPPY OR DON'T ENJOY RACING. ANYONE THAT THINKS THAT HORSE DOESN'T LOVE BEING OUT THERE IS WRONG.

Secondly - Absolute crap. The horse wasn't "flogged". He dropped out quickly and was eased out of the race.

Thirdly - Don't let one of your other anti's hear you call the horse in question "the thing". That's a big no no.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: dwaino on November 05, 2014, 10:13:46 PM
I will believe you the day I see a horse in the wild with a midget on its back in a stupid outfit flogging it. Like I said, if that's what you're into then fine,  just don't pretend to be an animal person. We animal persons don't favour any sort of exploitation of them what so ever. Not making any sort of character judgment on you but I think what you do is absolutely disgusting and barbaric. At least these horses are better off dead than just being pushed and tortured as a pay cheque for their owners. May as well just legalise dog fighting too because that is what terriers were bred to do.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: Damo on November 05, 2014, 10:38:15 PM
Not making any sort of character judgment on you but I think what you do is absolutely disgusting and barbaric.

I'm so lucky you didn't go ahead and make a character judgment LOL.

Ignorance is bliss.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: dwaino on November 05, 2014, 10:44:50 PM
I could have resorted to name calling but I don't know you, but I just don't like or find what you do as acceptable. Nothing to do with ignorance,  I don't agree with any sort of exploitation of animals. Put it this way, I don't even eat them.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: DCrane on November 05, 2014, 10:58:58 PM
I will believe you the day I see a horse in the wild with a midget on its back in a stupid outfit flogging it. Like I said, if that's what you're into then fine,  just don't pretend to be an animal person. We animal persons don't favour any sort of exploitation of them what so ever (with the exception of the Romans throwing christians to lions as entertainment). Not making any sort of character judgment on you but I think what you do is absolutely disgusting and barbaric. At least these horses are better off dead than just being pushed and tortured as a pay cheque for their owners. May as well just legalise dog fighting too because that is what terriers were bred to do.

Horses have been in the top 3 most reliable modes of transport in the history of the human race so it's not hard to see why people enjoy horse racing as a sport. Times have moved on though with transport and Australian racing needs to move on as well. Put the whips away and let them run on their merits. The rules need to change about easing mounts too. How many times have jockeys been fined or suspended for easing off on a favorite when they thought something might have been amiss-or was someone in their pocket?
Gambling of course needs a massive overhaul and needs to be re-regulated again. The privatisation of the TAB has been a disaster for the integrity of the sport.
While they can't speak for themselves, I think Damo has a point that some of the animals enjoy the racing just as some humans think they are born to race.
I have had arms length involvement with trainers of both dogs and trotters in a previous job. It's like any industry, there are good and bad eggs, the bigger corporate organisations are the most brutal, however most trainers that I have met are doing it for a hobby, most of them have day job and have no interest in 'flogging' or 'torturing' their animals in any sort of 'barbaric' manner because winning the Hamilton Cup for $6k isn't going to change their lives, except for bragging rights at the local pub/footy/cricket club.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: Damo on November 05, 2014, 10:59:27 PM
I could have resorted to name calling but I don't know you, but I just don't like or find what you do as acceptable. Nothing to do with ignorance,  I don't agree with any sort of exploitation of animals. Put it this way, I don't even eat them.

Good on you. You have your beliefs and stick to it.

But you did say you weren't going to make a character judgement against me and preceded to do EXACTLY that.

How dare you say what I do is completely disgusting and barbaric.

My dogs live a better life than any pet you have, whether it be a maltese on the couch or german shepherd in the backyard. And if you dispute that, I'll PM you my address. You can come here and give me a face to face apology after seeing the way they are treated.

I've got 4 retired dogs here and 2 pups that have a 3 acre paddock, dams and huge trees. They run and swim and chill out all day. Tipping yours don't get that.

And I'll tell you that my 6yo dog would love nothing more than to go to the races tomorrow. But as a retired pet he obviously doesn't get that option now.

Disgusting and barbaric, how dare you.

Ask the owner and founder of Greyt Companions (they are on facebook) if Damo is disgusting and barbaric. They are one of the prominent re-homers of greyhounds in Victoria.





Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: Yeahright on November 06, 2014, 01:19:00 AM
Know someone who had a dog who was a show dog (not entirely the same thing but still used for show) and once he was forced into retirement by the owner he changed and was diagnosed with depression. Was never the same dog again. Have your beliefs about what you think is right and wrong and stick by them, but no one can pretend to know how the animal feels towards what they are doing because just like people some enjoy it and some don't.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: Judge Roughneck on November 06, 2014, 10:33:55 AM
I could have resorted to name calling but I don't know you, but I just don't like or find what you do as acceptable. Nothing to do with ignorance,  I don't agree with any sort of exploitation of animals. Put it this way, I don't even eat them.

It's pretty funny people are crying about race horses. Given the treatment of mass produced animals for eating.

The laws Changed recently - its illegal to video footage a chicken farm Lol

http://time2transcend.wordpress.com/2014/07/01/australian-legislators-aim-to-gag-animal-protection-activists/

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bushtelegraph/the-battle-over-animal-welfare-and-ag-gag-laws/5612314

I wonder why.

Where does chicken come from mummy?
The supermarket darling.

Peter singer (for Monash now hHarvard Ithink) wrote a good book on  this general topic  "practical ethics". Preference utilitarianism is logically pretty hard to disagree with.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup - who are you tipping?
Post by: cub on November 06, 2014, 11:00:53 AM
Humans drop dead from heart attacks every day exercising FMD.
I love animals but what a freakin carry on.
Title: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 03, 2015, 04:53:12 AM
What is everyone backing today?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: 1965 on November 03, 2015, 07:42:07 AM
My tip...

Save your money.

 :lol
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 03, 2015, 09:02:57 AM
Go hug a tree 65 this is about the big race pal.

My tip . Trip to Paris or Preferement. Really is a difficult race to predict but rarely do you see a complete outsider win

Red Cadeaux will  be the punters favourite.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 03, 2015, 09:59:58 AM
As I am working today, have to confess i really don't care  ;D
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 03, 2015, 02:44:30 PM
It's been a spring carnival of favourites winning so I backed Fame Game.

As I am working today, have to confess i really don't care  ;D
The race that stops the nation  ;D.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 03, 2015, 03:34:42 PM
It's been a spring carnival of favourites winning
LOL so the 100/1 shot wins :lol

19. Prince of Penzance
8. Max Dynamite
2. Criterion

First female jockey (Michelle Payne) to win the Cup too.



Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 03, 2015, 03:52:35 PM
Hope the Big Red, that's Red Cadeaux is going to be ok

 
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 03, 2015, 03:58:28 PM
Hope the Big Red, that's Red Cadeaux is going to be ok
Having emergency surgery (fetlock injury) at Werribee.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Yeahright on November 03, 2015, 05:52:10 PM

As I am working today, have to confess i really don't care  ;D
The race that stops the nation  ;D.

Lot's of Uni students in Victoria having exams today too :lol
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Damo on November 03, 2015, 07:07:57 PM
Red Cadeaux is going to be ok.

Stevie Payne is a sensational story to come out of the cup.

The do gooders will crap on about the injury to Red Cadeaux and ignore a story so brilliant a movie will be made.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 03, 2015, 08:29:19 PM
Red Cadeaux is going to be ok.

Stevie Payne is a sensational story to come out of the cup.

The do gooders will crap on about the injury to Red Cadeaux and ignore a story so brilliant a movie will be made.

Reckon Michelle's story is pretty special too.

Actually the entire Payne Family story is a special one
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: (•))(©™ on November 03, 2015, 09:04:23 PM
Good on them.

Glad no horses died this year
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 03, 2015, 10:02:32 PM
Red Cadeaux is going to be ok.

Stevie Payne is a sensational story to come out of the cup.

The do gooders will crap on about the injury to Red Cadeaux and ignore a story so brilliant a movie will be made.

? dont know much about them but the family has been around a while.

lesson learnt about today. Listen to your wife. Her only bet was $5 on that horse while the rest of us picked every other horse bar it.

Good on her i say. Great article i read about that horse's owners earlier in the day also.

Fame game please.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Yeahright on November 03, 2015, 10:22:15 PM
Good on them.

Glad no horses died this year

Apparently two did?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Damo on November 04, 2015, 12:54:53 AM
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-03/melbourne-cup-dream-comes-true-for-strapper-stevie-payne/6908936
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Damo on November 04, 2015, 12:59:29 AM
Good on them.

Glad no horses died this year

Apparently two did?

Which two?

Links please?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Petey on November 04, 2015, 01:06:37 AM
Pathetic "sport". It's disgusting and it shouldn't be allowed
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: 1965 on November 04, 2015, 04:32:28 AM
My tip...

Save your money.

 :lol

Bookies were the big winners.

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/melbourne-cup-2015-prince-of-penzance-saves-bookmakers-from-multimilliondollar-payouts-20151103-gkpeio.html
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Yeahright on November 04, 2015, 05:00:36 PM
Good on them.

Glad no horses died this year

Apparently two did?

Which two?

Links please?

I honestly don't remember, don't really care for the race. Was a random link posted on Facebook so take it with a grain of salt
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Yeahright on November 04, 2015, 05:01:06 PM
My tip...

Save your money.

 :lol

Bookies were the big winners.

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/melbourne-cup-2015-prince-of-penzance-saves-bookmakers-from-multimilliondollar-payouts-20151103-gkpeio.html

Bookies wouldn't be around if they didn't generally come out winners
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Damo on November 04, 2015, 08:02:34 PM
Pathetic "sport". It's disgusting and it shouldn't be allowed

Oh well.

It isn't going anywhere.

So all the anti's will just have to suck it up.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Diocletian on November 04, 2015, 11:43:05 PM
What about all the poor horses that drown during Water Polo matches?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Penelope on November 04, 2015, 11:47:18 PM
stuffing polo cross wankers. think the world revolves around them
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Damo on November 05, 2015, 01:32:50 PM
What about all the poor horses that drown during Water Polo matches?

Bad jockeys and substandard equipment

(http://www.bushtrackerforum.com/forum/userpix/5_Horse_fins_mask_snorkel_pfd1_5.jpg)

(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s499/Damien_Oborne/horse%20snorkel_zpsjf8wi6nx.jpg)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: dwaino on November 05, 2015, 06:56:27 PM
Looks like Sarah Jessica Parker at the beach.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 05, 2015, 09:04:07 PM
Speaking of which, what are people's thoughts of that bird who pushed the cop over on cup day? Innocent mistake and just a bit of fun I've heard.....but if it was a guy that pushed the cop over would it be different? 
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 05, 2015, 09:20:06 PM
Speaking of which, what are people's thoughts of that bird who pushed the cop over on cup day? Innocent mistake and just a bit of fun I've heard.....but if it was a guy that pushed the cop over would it be different?

She's been charged though

So I don't think she's been treated any differently to anyone else
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Petey on November 05, 2015, 09:27:04 PM
Typical woman really
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Damo on November 05, 2015, 11:09:19 PM
.but if it was a guy that pushed the cop over would it be different?

Of course

He would have spent the night in lockup and copped one getting slammed to the ground as he was cuffed
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 05, 2015, 11:40:24 PM
Speaking of which, what are people's thoughts of that bird who pushed the cop over on cup day? Innocent mistake and just a bit of fun I've heard.....but if it was a guy that pushed the cop over would it be different?

She's been charged though

So I don't think she's been treated any differently to anyone else

please
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Damo on November 06, 2015, 12:08:00 AM
Speaking of which, what are people's thoughts of that bird who pushed the cop over on cup day? Innocent mistake and just a bit of fun I've heard.....but if it was a guy that pushed the cop over would it be different?

She's been charged though

So I don't think she's been treated any differently to anyone else

please

X2
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: 🏅Dooks on November 06, 2015, 04:54:53 AM
.but if it was a guy that pushed the cop over would it be different?

Of course

He would have spent the night in lockup and copped one getting slammed to the ground as he was cuffed

Yep. My thoughts when I first saw it were if it was a drunk guy that did it he would have got spear tackled into the pavement (possibly after being tasered), and everyone would have thought 'yeah, fair play'.

If only they treated guys with such respect!



Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Petey on November 06, 2015, 06:07:26 AM
mmmhm
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 06, 2015, 06:50:47 AM
Speaking of which, what are people's thoughts of that bird who pushed the cop over on cup day? Innocent mistake and just a bit of fun I've heard.....but if it was a guy that pushed the cop over would it be different?

She's been charged though

So I don't think she's been treated any differently to anyone else

please

She was arrested, got, taken away and she got charged

Exactly what would have happened to anyone else

No she wasn't slammed to the ground, there was no need to; she was too tanked and didn't offer any resistance

Please indeed
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Smokey on November 06, 2015, 11:19:13 AM
Looks like Sarah Jessica Parker at the beach.

 :lol
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 06, 2015, 12:02:00 PM
Speaking of which, what are people's thoughts of that bird who pushed the cop over on cup day? Innocent mistake and just a bit of fun I've heard.....but if it was a guy that pushed the cop over would it be different?

She's been charged though

So I don't think she's been treated any differently to anyone else

please

She was arrested, got, taken away and she got charged

Exactly what would have happened to anyone else

No she wasn't slammed to the ground, there was no need to; she was too tanked and didn't offer any resistance

Please indeed

i could definately see a bloke copping the same treatment. In fact i could imagine the officer fronting the 7 news laughing about it the same way this one did.

 :thumbsup
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 06, 2015, 12:26:52 PM
i could definately see a bloke copping the same treatment. In fact i could imagine the officer fronting the 7 news laughing about it the same way this one did.

 :thumbsup

It's a pity Ch7 didn't show all the footage....  ;D

They only showed the footage of her pushing the cop, the other 2 coppers racing up to her and grabbing her and she asking whether she was in trouble or not

Didn't show anything else unfortunately
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Petey on November 06, 2015, 04:09:54 PM
Since when do the cops not be rough with a man who ISN'T resisting arrest.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 09, 2015, 02:07:47 PM
Ed Dunlop has confirmed Red Cadeaux will spend his retirement at @LivingLegendsAU in Melbourne.

https://twitter.com/GBRI_UK/status/663461113875587073

 :)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Diocletian on November 21, 2015, 12:45:18 PM
Not anymore...

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/red-cadeaux-euthanised-after-succumbing-to-injuries-20151120-gl4gx8.html
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 21, 2015, 07:36:54 PM
Not anymore...

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/red-cadeaux-euthanised-after-succumbing-to-injuries-20151120-gl4gx8.html
:(
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 21, 2015, 09:32:39 PM
i know in hindsight it looks like a bad decision to run the horse but we are just punters so id love to hear why dunlop ran cadeux. Surely there is a bigger risk in running a horse that old on a dry day.





Title: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2017, 05:14:49 AM
Who is everybody's tip for the Melbourne Cup today?

https://www.racenet.com.au/melbourne-cup/field

I've gone for Big Duke, with Amelie's Star my lightweight 2nd choice.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 07, 2017, 08:53:25 AM
My four legged kids have the follwoing in the sweep at work

Almandin
Boom Time
Cismontane

Are they any good?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2017, 02:01:04 PM
My four legged kids have the follwoing in the sweep at work

Almandin
Boom Time
Cismontane

Are they any good?
Almandin won it last year but is carrying more weight this time around.
Boom Time won the Caulfield Cup.
Cismontane (#24) got a spot in the race after sentimental favourite Who Shot the Barman was scratched.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 07, 2017, 03:43:18 PM
Rekindling won it.

1st: 22. Rekindling

2nd:  7. Johannes Vermeer
3rd:  9. Max Dynamite

4th. Big Duke
5th. Naketta
6th. Thomas Hobson
7th. Tiberian
8th. Libran
9th. Marmelo
10th. Wicklow Brave

http://www.news.com.au/sport/superracing/melbourne-cup/melbourne-cup-2017-final-finishing-order/news-story/ad8c76c0e8119812862eed5f9d36ae47
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Francois Jackson on November 07, 2017, 10:09:13 PM
had 2,3 and 4th :thumbsdown

didnt even consider rekindling until a few minutes before.

ooh well.

Title: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2018, 09:32:42 PM
What is everyone's tip for the Cup tomorrow?

(https://screenshotscdn.firefoxusercontent.com/images/1c3d6e93-c564-47a0-a96b-757c4b300ebc.png)
https://www.racenet.com.au/melbourne-cup/horses
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: cub on November 06, 2018, 08:42:48 AM
Going to box up 2 3 5 7 9 11 17 in some type of order in multis
Boring Yucatan straight out
Value Who shot the Barman E/W
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Assange Tiger 😎 on November 06, 2018, 08:50:00 AM
The Cliffsofmoher is solid value for an EW'er.

Probably back in the favourite for the win, TBH. Don't normally like the favs unless it's the Diva though...:shh
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2018, 04:09:02 AM
Sad about Cliffsofmoher  :(.

I had Youngstar which came sixth.
Title: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2019, 03:21:42 AM
What is everyone's tip for the Cup?


https://www.racenet.com.au/melbourne-cup/horses
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 05, 2019, 09:45:21 AM
Personally, I haven't got a clue

But 3 four legged kids have the following horse in the sweep at work  ;D

Flame = 19
Nisha = 10
Rogue = 13
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 05, 2019, 03:00:03 PM
I've got Constantinople.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2019, 04:23:39 PM
After the protest was upheld.

23. Vow and Declare (an Aussie horse won from outside barrier 21)
12. Prince Of Arran
20. Il Paradiso
3. Master Of Reality (finished second but demoted to 4th after the protest)
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 03, 2020, 04:49:38 AM
What is everyone's tip in today's Cup?
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 03, 2020, 06:54:38 AM
Ummm

I have number 7 in the sweep at work

No idea of the name but I'll say number 7  ;D
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Damo on November 03, 2020, 09:07:33 AM
Ummm

I have number 7 in the sweep at work

No idea of the name but I'll say number 7  ;D

Verry Elleegant

You could have done worse .. will be interesting to see how it goes at the end of 3200
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 03, 2020, 03:02:00 PM
Hoping the heat helps the locals. Surprise Baby the fav.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 03, 2020, 03:12:10 PM
Winner won from the front :o.

6. Twilight Payment
21. Tiger Moth
12. Prince of Arran
Title: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2023, 04:12:33 AM
What is everyone's tip for the Cup?

Field & Odds: https://www.racenet.com.au/melbourne-cup/field

Print version: https://www.racenet.com.au/form-guide/horse-racing/print?meetingSlug=flemington-20231107&eventSlug=lexus-melbourne-cup-race-7&printSlug=print-fields
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2023, 03:01:17 PM
Soulcombe is the Richmond boys' horse of course.

Absurde has come right in with the bookies.

Usually, one of the lightweights finishes in at least a place. So gone for First History.

Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: mightytiges on November 07, 2023, 03:21:06 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-Tb4q7XsAAz2Th?format=jpg&name=large)
https://twitter.com/Racing/status/1721742732593435034

Soulcombe is the Richmond boys' horse of course.
Missed the start, made a desperate run at the end but had too much do and fell short.

Very Richmondy lol.
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 07, 2023, 06:33:21 PM
Soulcombe still pockets $1.1 million for connections for his performance in the race, his biggest paycheck to date.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/11/07/hell-never-ever-forget-this-race-did-horror-steer-cost-soulcombe-melbourne/
Title: Tigers stars’ $1.1m Cup payday... but it was almost even bigger (Newscorp)
Post by: one-eyed on November 07, 2023, 11:19:01 PM
‘More nervous than a GF’: Tigers stars’ $1.1m Cup payday... but it was almost even bigger

James Dampney
News.com.au
November 7th, 2023 7:20 pm


Jack Riewoldt may have just retired from the AFL, but things are looking pretty rosy post-footy after a hefty win on Melbourne Cup day.

The former Richmond full forward is part of a racing syndicate called Punt Road End and its star performer is the Chris Waller-trained Soulcombe.

Riewoldt’s premiership-winning teammates Tom Lynch, Liam Baker, Nathan Broad and Jack Graham are also part of the syndicate.

While Soulcombe couldn’t quite chase down Without A Fight in the showpiece Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday, the five-year-old gelding still put massive smiles on the group’s face.

Soulcombe’s runner-up finish comes with a $1.1 million payday for his owners, with Riewoldt conceding he was more nervous on Cup morning than on Grand Final day.

(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/9a5872148821182e50cc9e202c9a8e29?width=768)
Soulcombe running second to Without A Fight and (inset) some of the Richmond players in the Punt Road End syndicate.
Source: News Corp Australia


“You look at the run and we probably ran up the back of a few horses there and maybe you ask, ‘What if?’” Riewoldt told Racing.com.

“For us, as a smaller syndicate, the Punt Rd End boys, just to be here, we’ve played on one of the biggest stages on the Australian sporting calendar and to be here again on another one and have a live runner and a runner that’s run so well is so exciting.”

It caps a stunningly successful period for the British horse, with Soulcombe winning three times on home soil in mid-2022 before taking out the Queen’s Cup at Flemington as the hot favourite 12 months ago.

Another victory came in the Heatherlie Stakes in September this year and an impressive seventh in last month’s Caulfield Cup, again behind winner Without A Fight, had owners confident of a good showing in the race that stops a nation.

The one drawback is Soulcombe’s habit of bombing starts, missing the start by five lengths in the Caulfield Cup and again struggling out of the gate on Tuesday.

(https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/d35f7546faea200e08588ba16c805f29?width=768)
Jayden Short, Tom Lynch and Jack Riewoldt watching Soulcombe during gallops at Caulfield Racecourse on October 17, 2023. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)
Source: Getty Images


Waller may have a little regret over his words from last week when he stated “we’ve decided against (barrier education), I think more is less with the barrier work”.

But no one can argue with the pace and results of the horse.

With world-class jockey Joao Moreira taking the ride on Soulcombe, Riewoldt couldn’t hide his excitement leading into Cup day.

“Joao Moreira jumps on board, arguably one of the best jockeys in the world, so there’s a few things pointing in the right direction for us,” Riewoldt said last week.

“For the Punt Road End syndicate, we’re exciting to have a runner and I mean its one of Australia’s best sporting occasions.

“To be there and live that three minutes of just nail biting, sweating in a suit, just anticipation, its very similar to the three minutes before a grand final.”

Riewoldt added he’s adjusting to the racing world in retirement.

“Racing is probably a little bit different (to footy) as we can’t influence it one bit, like I can’t go up to Soulcombe and whisper in his ear,” he said.

“Footy we’re actually able to impact and try and get a kick ... whereas we sit back in the lap of Chris Waller, Joao Moreira, Soulcombe and the racing Gods.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-tigers/more-nervous-than-a-gf-tigers-stars-11m-cup-payday-but-it-was-almost-even-bigger/news-story/2db73aa022e596ac67ac74832b4d170c
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: one-eyed on November 05, 2024, 03:47:16 PM
Outsider Knight’s Choice won this year's race in a photo finish. Warp Speed was second and Okita Soushi third.

https://x.com/FlemingtonVRC/status/1853651747828351454
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: WilliamPowell on November 05, 2024, 08:08:09 PM
Ch7 news had a brief comment from Liam Baker who was obviously at the Cup on why he left Richmond. Also a snippet from Jack Graham  with Jayden Short standing in the background
Title: Re: Melbourne Cup
Post by: Diocletian on November 05, 2024, 08:56:37 PM
Baker also had a ride in one the races.... :shh