Dee Zephyr

The TAB comments on the Melbourne Cup runners from today make for interesting reading especially on the part of the fancied runners. It’s fair to say the author is probably still recovering from Derby Day drinks. 1. Best Solution - Market guide only 2. The Cliffsofmoher - Prefer others 3. Magic Circle - Need to improve 4. Chestnut Coat - Prefer others 5. Muntahaa - Not fancied 6. Sound Check - Have to improve 7. Who Shot TheBarman- Not good enough 8. Ace High - Lacks appeal 9. Marmello - Tested here 10. Avilius - Hard task here 11. Yucatan - Place hope only 12. Auvray - Need to improve 13. Finche - Place hope only 14. Red Cardinal - Place hopes best 15. Vengeur Masque - Place hopes best 16. Ventura Storm - Hard task here 17. A Prince Of Arran - Cannot recommend 18. Nakeeta - Place best 19. Sir Charles Road - Outclassed 20. Zacada - Safely held 21. Runaway - Safely held 22. Youngstar - Prefer the place 23. Cross Counter - Faces tough task 24. Rostropovich - Outclassed

Enable became the first Arc winner to salute in the Breeders’ Cup overnight. One serious racehorse, would love to see her race here.

A bit stiff on that one Macca, Vitesse had a man sent off in the 14th minute and managed to concede only the one goal. One of those games I guess.

I’m cheering for Magic Circle just to see Marwan Koukash parade around in a G-String like he promised should the horse win. One has to enjoy these colourful characters. Seriously tough field.

The positive of waking up early this morning to come into work for a few hours is seeing the first two legs get through Macca.

No good Wadda, held up and the jockey decided to try and find room on the outside. The eventual winner ‘ Shillelagh’ got the magical run through the inside for a very good win. Funnily enough that run could have been gained by Amphitrite if the jock didn’t leave the rails.

Yes Wadda, you will be seeing it soon in Naples.

Oh come on! The photo finish power has gone out.....there are plenty of IPhones on the track that can substitute.

I’m enjoying the Channel 7 telecast mainly due to ‘ Cesca’ Cumani. Then, day ruined when they interviewed Dyson Heppell. Melbourne Cup hopefuls in the next.

Super win by Osborne Bulls. Missed the start and what a finish.

Nothing tonight Macca. I was told at work today to look out for Flemington Race 1 Number 4 Quackerjack tomorrow. Decent odds of around $14. Barrier could be tricky though but it’s worth a small each way bet to set up the day should it salute.

Best Bets EPL Saturday at 22:30 Bournemouth v Man Utd Man Utd Win $2.00 EPL Sunday at 02:00 Cardiff v Leicester Leicester Win $2.10

Tough day as Derby Day always is. Best Bet: Flemington Race 6 Number 15 Amphitrite $4.60

Bears, Chiefs, Texans

Great day coming up Macca. I read in an article the other day 5 of the 9 favourites in early betting for Derby Day are NSW raiders. DK Weir says bring it on. The Best Bet will be a tricky proposition this week. I’m leaning towards Amphitrite again in a tough race. Dean Yendall is the light weight specialist.

I’m just waiting for a mate!

The Giant Cromulon.

Agree Macca, it was a very good win. I liked the way the jockey just pushed through the field from the jump and led them up. Interesting to see where they go from here, trainer said sometimes with four year old geldings you just have to go through the grades. Wait and see I guess although I’d love the horse to get a win for mate in town. It’s been a while for them.

EL sets a new track record (57.27) at Sale. A bit short in price for my liking but pleased to see the horse get a win. It probably didn’t want another 50 metres as the second runner was closing hard. Understandable though after running a quick time. Dan Zephyr received a mention by the trainer in the post-race interview. That was a pleasant surprise, the Zeph is still in people’s thoughts.

Cyril has competition now.

Can’t see the $1.40 lasting too long on the tote for Winx.

Both on the money guys. ?

Best Bet Moonee Valley Race 7 No.9 Siege Of Quebec Win $3.40

Best Bets Spanish Primera Division Sunday at 05:45 Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad Winning Margin: Atletico By 2+ Goals $2.50 French Ligue 1 Sunday at 05:00 Lille v Caen Lille Win/Over 1.5 goals $1.85

G’day Macca. There’s a strong chance the horse will be scratched tomorrow. They will go like last week’s pay in this 955m dash and being drawn in the middle might present some difficulties in terms of where to settle the horse. Not an ideal first-up race. Too much pressure I believe. ‘El’ has also accepted at Sale in the last race on Sunday. This presents a better first-up assignment, less pressure and a bigger track. Prize money is obviously much better tomorrow night but the aim is to have him firing for the whole campaign. Edit: They weren’t expecting to make the Moonee Valley field with the low rating but when they did it would’ve generated some strong discussion for the best and most logical option.