The Melbourne Cup

[innsaneink]

I always think to myself theres thousands of easier races to try find a winner all year round ... I'll probably back something though... Wait and see where the $$$ are going on

 

[Halbrowne61]

My bets (for what they’re worth);
1. Montefelia
2. Deauville Legend
3. Emissary
4. Stockman
Good luck to anyone having a bet,

 

[Magpie Spock]

I agree that Emissary looks a good chance tomorrow. I also think the favourite will be hard to beat. I used to own horses in the 80’s and 90’s with 4 mates. The horses were constantly running places, but could only win at the provincials. I now have shares in 5 horses, all of which are well bred. One is racing at Flemington tomorrow in race 5. It is called Pyrois, and is a good each way bet, as long as the track doesn’t get into the heavy range.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

I'm a mug punter, when was the last time a favourite won the Cup?

 

[Magpie Spock]

I'm a mug punter, when was the last time a favourite won the Cup?

Fiorente was the last favourite to win in 2013.

 

[Cobarcats]

I'm a mug punter, when was the last time a favourite won the Cup?

They're all favourites mate, just go down to the local pub and ask the "once a year horse racing experts" 😉

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I always think to myself theres thousands of easier races to try find a winner all year round ... I'll probably back something though... Wait and see where the $$$ are going on

spot on
in Europe as an example no group 1 races are handicaps they are all weight for age
Given the size of the field it is always a lottery the Melbourne Cup.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I'm a mug punter, when was the last time a favourite won the Cup?

problem with the odds in Melbourne Cup you have all the mug money which distorts the market and the betting percentage.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I agree that Emissary looks a good chance tomorrow. I also think the favourite will be hard to beat. I used to own horses in the 80’s and 90’s with 4 mates. The horses were constantly running places, but could only win at the provincials. I now have shares in 5 horses, all of which are well bred. One is racing at Flemington tomorrow in race 5. It is called Pyrois, and is a good each way bet, as long as the track doesn’t get into the heavy range.

good luck with Pyrois tomorrow

 

[hobbo1]

Most boring and overrated event on earth
The day when everyone becomes an expert 🥱

 

[Demps]

Most boring and overrated event on earth
The day when everyone becomes an expert 🥱

Only one expert.

And that is @happy_tiger

Awaiting his recommendations.

 

[hobbo1]

Only one expert.

And that is @happy_tiger

Awaiting his recommendations.

He’s a donkey

 

[Tiger_claws]

Thought this would get a laugh in this thread for MCup day.
A real racehorse named ARRRRR wins the race.

Thanks for sharing. Gave me a good laugh

 

[Cobarcats]

He’s a donkey

What number is "he's a donkey" 🙂
Any good?
Punt him!

 

[Cobarcats]

I was checking out some "Backmasking” on The Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver.
I can report some insightful if not disturbing lyrics that sounded like " stockman" followed by repetitions of "nine, nine, nine"
What's it all mean?

 

[innsaneink]

I was checking out some "Backmasking” on The Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver.
I can report some insightful if not disturbing lyrics that sounded like " stockman" followed by repetitions of "nine, nine, nine"
What's it all mean?

Too many meds?

 

[Cobarcats]

Too many meds?

I've worked it out, $9 E/W on number 9 Stockman.
I'm going to be rich I tell ya, yeh baby.
I'll be able to pay the electricity bill woohoo 🥳

 

[The Chad]

There's always a good handful of horses worth looking at in this race. Just as many are simply making up the numbers.

I'm thinking Montefilia, Lunar Flare &...High Emocean keeps catching my eye.