A Day at the Races

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

5 hours ago, JV7 said:

Got a strong tip at Echuca Race 2 #14 - Sweet Home Alabama.. It's short enough $2.50 but thought I'd pass on

Just pipped!

[Macca 17,009]

Tavidance was tardy out of the stalls which put paid to its chances

But I got the exacta in the race ... got into the habit of putting our best bets into an exotic as another means of getting a collect

If the each-way or value pick wins the exacta usually pays well (as long as one has the 2nd place getter included!)

Now for the Cup.  A number of eyes will be on Tiger Moth from the wide barrier but I reckon it will settle back and attempt to come all the way around the field (Cross Counter style)

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

Yeah Macca I’m the same, I had outrageous in that race at $9 so I was stoked and I got the early quaddie, with a Small %, sin to win and the place of Grinzinger Lord on top of 3 bet returns means I’m in a good spot already today. 
 

Good luck in the cup

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

Twighlight payment! Nice collect of that one ??

[Macca 17,009]

18 hours ago, Macca said:

As for the Cup,  my roughie is 'Twilight Payment' but there are any number of good chances that can win or get into the finish

 

17 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Twilight is a roughie a lot like

 

Ended up getting the exacta which turned out alright. 

Twilight Payment led from start to finish and a worthy winner.  Tiger Moth was brave in defeat

Did you have it included in anything Gorg?

Edited November 3, 2020 by Macca

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

20 minutes ago, Macca said:

 

 

Ended up getting the exacta which turned out alright. 

Twilight Payment led from start to finish and a worthy winner.  Tiger Moth was brave in defeat

Did you have it included in anything Gorg?

Nah, stuffed up and went master of reality instead of Twighlight in my quaddie... could kick myself.

[Macca 17,009]

14 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Nah, stuffed up and went master of reality instead of Twighlight in my quaddie... could kick myself.

Ah well ... you'll probably do well with the Oaks on Thursday.  I'll post up a bit of a preview later on. 

Real shame about Anthony Van Dyck and that's the other side of the sport we love. 

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

Yeah shame about the horse, I didn’t see what happened.

[Macca 17,009]

Interesting couple of races to finish things off ... swoopers might prevail in both races

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

#6 in the last for me.

[Macca 17,009]

1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

#6 in the last for me.

I was on Exhilarates as well ... thought The Astrologist was going to go past it but the horse fought on very well.  Great ride by McEvoy

A good way to end the day ... in front by a good margin!

Now for the Oaks!

Edited November 3, 2020 by Macca

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

Was a good way to finish, had a great day.

[Macca 17,009]

Here's the Field & Form for the VRC Oaks

But tomorrow the Kyneton Cup is to be held.  First run in 1873!  We love havin' a bet in Oz don't we! Looks a good betting race after looking at the Form - one for the exotics

Field & Form Kyneton Cup ... Wednesday 4/11 @ 4.40pm

 

As for the Oaks,  Montefilia should at least get into the finish as the filly is a class act but the race is over 2500m and there have been many upset winners over the years

Star of Eden,  Vilanculos & Salto Angel offer up some real value if one is playing the exotics

[Macca 17,009]

Best Bet (Saturday)

Flemington Race 3 No.8 Morvada 8.50/2.25

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

Sat Flem Race 1, #4  Maugham 5.50/2.15

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

On 11/5/2020 at 8:00 PM, Macca said:

Best Bet (Saturday)

Flemington Race 3 No.8 Morvada 8.50/2.25

Half a head mate. Was listening and seems it was quite close!

[JV7 2,351]

Ahhh Red Chase who I've tipped a couple of times in here & has failed us as a short fav.. Salutes at $8 up in doomben! Had it in a small multi but not straight out ffs

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

6 minutes ago, JV7 said:

Ahhh Red Chase who I've tipped a couple of times in here & has failed us as a short fav.. Salutes at $8 up in doomben! Had it in a small multi but not straight out ffs

I was going to put money on Humidor in Tokyo but with all the problems I didn’t and it saluted. No idea on odds tho

[JV7 2,351]

Curious... I've got a 3 leg horse multi as below:

Bivouac - ✅

Red chase - ✅ 

Viduka - Race 5 morphetville which was abandoned I assumed bet would be void and bet would be paid put on the other 2 runners. Should running those remaining races on Monday carry my bet over ? It says pending for that leg. I put that bet on under the view it would be run today, what if it pours rain between now and Monday & the track goes to good to heavy ? Unless with the issues today they haven't got around to voiding that bet yet

Edited November 7, 2020 by JV7

[Macca 17,009]

38 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

I was going to put money on Humidor in Tokyo but with all the problems I didn’t and it saluted. No idea on odds tho

Oh really?

When did Humidor race,  today?

I loaded up on Arcadia Queen with bonus bets but should have backed Bivouac as well. 

The double was there obviously ... the 2 best horses at the top of their game.

About to watch the replays but both sounded like they were ultra-impressive winning in style

 

Edited November 7, 2020 by Macca

[Macca 17,009]

1 minute ago, JV7 said:

Curious... I've got a 3 leg horse multi as below:

Bivouac - ✅

Red chase - ✅ 

Viduka - Race 5 morphetville which was abandoned I assumed bet would be void and bet would be paid put on the other 2 runners. Suit running those remaining races on Monday doesn't carry my bet over ? It says pending for that leg. I put that bet on under the view it would be run today, what if it pours rain between now and Monday & the track goes to good to heavy ? Unless with the issues today they haven't got around to voiding that bet yet

You make a very good point JV

I'd be making a phone call

[JV7 2,351]

1 minute ago, Macca said:

You make a very good point JV

I'd be making a phone call

Yeah however it's only a small outlay & the pay out is $160 in difference so I guess to let it ride on a $2 fav to get the 3rd leg but still if I have $50 rather than $5 you'd be asking questions... I thought no point trying tonight with all the issues they had today

[Gorgoroth 12,972]

19 minutes ago, Macca said:

Oh really?

When did Humidor race,  today?

I loaded up on Arcadia Queen with bonus bets but should have backed Bivouac as well. 

The double was there obviously ... the 2 best horses at the top of their game.

About to watch the replays but both sounded like they were ultra-impressive winning in style

 

Yep, today.

I did the double of Biv and AQ so that was a nice collect, otherwise 5 bonus bets and a couple of places for me so all even for the day.

[Macca 17,009]

7 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Half a head mate. Was listening and seems it was quite close!

Morvada fought back well but the winner too good ... annoying when you get beaten by a horse that you've previously backed that has won (Sansom)

Does your head in!

Still, marginally in front today so will have a dash at the Breeders Cup meeting (Keeneland) in the early hours.  There's some real value about ... 9 x G1 Races!

For those who are interested the full form guide (and tips) for the Breeders Cup can be found at www.racingpost.com

Most of the betting agencies here are covering the Keeneland races

[JV7 2,351]

39 minutes ago, Macca said:

Morvada fought back well but the winner too good ... annoying when you get beaten by a horse that you've previously backed that has won (Sansom)

Does your head in!

Still, marginally in front today so will have a dash at the Breeders Cup meeting (Keeneland) in the early hours.  There's some real value about ... 9 x G1 Races!

For those who are interested the full form guide (and tips) for the Breeders Cup can be found at www.racingpost.com

Most of the betting agencies here are covering the Keeneland races

I'll be up having a couple of beers so lead me to some winners Macca! Betting on harness & dogs not getting me anywhere ?

 

Edit: unless I'm having breakfast beers maybe not!!!

Edited November 7, 2020 by JV7