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Melbourne Cup musings


Maximus

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Cup Day is always terrific but I wonder if anyone else is like Max in thinking that Cup Eve is special, too.

For me it's the sense of anticipation mixed with many moments pondering the scenarios and outcomes.

  • Is Ocean Billy just another Kiwi hack stayer good enough to win an overrated Kiwi Cup and that's all?
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  • Is Sir Lucan another Cross Counter?
  • Is this the day Verry Elleegant joins the all-time greats of the Australasian turf?

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Hi Max.

I thought Ocean Billy showed enough in his races in N.Z. before going to Australia, to be actually worthy of sending. His run in the Caulfield Cup was certainly commendable, and have got him in my three for Tuesday. In my mind he is a genuine chance, especially being in the care of a reasonably rated trainer!!!

Cheers.

Robert.

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20 minutes ago, Maximus said:
  • Is Ocean Billy just another Kiwi hack stayer good enough to win an overrated Kiwi Cup and that's all?

Is this the year an Auckland Cup winner easily makes the field? #8 in the book - in past years, an Auckland Cup winner may be thinking it needs luck or a penalty to get in.

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26 minutes ago, mardigras said:

Is this the year an Auckland Cup winner easily makes the field? #8 in the book - in past years, an Auckland Cup winner may be thinking it needs luck or a penalty to get in.

Exactly Mardi.

Perhaps it is indicative of the strength of the field, and with proven 3200 metre performers in, The Chosen One, and Ocean Billy, will give us a good chance to win the race this year.

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2 hours ago, Double R said:

Hi Max.

I thought Ocean Billy showed enough in his races in N.Z. before going to Australia, to be actually worthy of sending. His run in the Caulfield Cup was certainly commendable, and have got him in my three for Tuesday. In my mind he is a genuine chance, especially being in the care of a reasonably rated trainer!!!

Cheers.

Robert.

Hi Robert

I'd love Billy Pomare to win the Melbourne Cup...I just don't see Ocean Billy being good enough to beat these others.

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8 hours ago, Maximus said:

Hi Robert

I'd love Billy Pomare to win the Melbourne Cup...I just don't see Ocean Billy being good enough to beat these others.

Hi Max,

That is what makes this racing game so interesting, with many variables that come into it, and sharing each others thoughts.

Of course, we both hope you are wrong, and the unknown factor of many running out the 3200 metres is the question mark. It is one the boxes that Ocean Billy has ticked, albeit against weaker opposition.

 

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