Hesi Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Below is the likely field for the Caulfield Cup, keeping in mind the winner of Wednesday’s $200,000 G3 Coongy Cup (2000m) is granted automatic entry into the Caulfield Cup. $5m Stella Artois Caulfield Cup (2400m) – Saturday ** Wednesday’s Coongy Cup winner gains automatic entry 1. Mirage Dancer (Trent Busuttin/Natalie Young), Ben Melham, 56kg 2. Mustajeer (Kris Lees), Damien Oliver, 55.5kg 3. Mer De Glace (Hisashi Shimiu), Damian Lane, 55.5kg 4. Rostropovich (David Hayes, Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig), Dwayne Dunn, 55.5kg 5. Finche (Chris Waller), Michael Walker, 54.5kg 6. Raymond Tusk (Richard Hannon), 54.5kg 7. Gold Mount (Ian Williams), Mark Du Plessis, 54.5kg 8. Red Verdon (Ed Dunlop), 54.5kg 9. Angel of Truth (Gwenda Markwell), Dean Yendall, 54kg 10. Big Duke (Kris Lees), 54kg 11. Kings Will Dream (Chris Waller), Jye McNeil, 53.5kg 12. Constantinople (David Hayes, Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig), Luke Nolen, 53kg 13. Mr Quickie (Phillip Stokes), John Allen, 53kg 14. Crown Prosecutor (Stephen Marsh), Craig Grylls, 52.5kg 15. Vow And Declare (Danny O’Brien), Craig Williams, 52.5kg 16. The Chosen One (Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman), Stephen Baster, 52kg 17. Brimham Rocks (Chris Waller), Michael Dee, 52kg 18. Qafila (David Hayes, Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig), Cory Parish, 51.5kg- - - EMERGENCIES - - - 19. Youngstar (Chris Waller), 52.5kg 20. Sound (Michael Moroney), 54kg 21. Nerfbosc (David Hayes, Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig), 54kg 22. True Self (Willie Mullins), 52kg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Big Duke unlikely - supposedly heading to St Leger Sydney. Minor question mark Red Verdon, Has slight injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Raymond Tusk not running in Caulfield Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 King's Will Dream also not running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VC! Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I wonder how NW will handle the fact that the majority of the best jockeys down under and Ryan Moore are riding in Sydney I always thought Nick was born in Australia but I have been informed he was actually born in Victoria I myself prefer the CC over the Everest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingForValue Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 It's D-day for the Caulfield Cup and what better way to pick a winner than choosing a jockey whose first or surname starts with D. Damian Oliver, Damian Lane, Dwayne Dunn, Mark Du Plessis, Dean Yendall, Michael Dee. Could it be any easier? Dwayne Dunn a double D power play with a reinforcing Hayes & Dabernig cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 What about the horses? Mer De Glace, Mirage Dance, Vow and Declare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingForValue Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, mardigras said: What about the horses? Mer De Glace, Mirage Dance, Vow and Declare? So easy its frightening. Could be a new gold standard from now on. Any with blinkers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, LookingForValue said: So easy its frightening. Could be a new gold standard from now on. Any with blinkers? Plenty - of punters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngakonui grass Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Anybody able to tell me more about Mark Du Plessis mount.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingForValue Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) https://www.racing.com/news/2019-10-14/news-international-pulls-pin-on-caulfield-cup "Mike Moroney’s import Sound and Lindsay Park's Neufbosc found their way into Saturday’s Caulfield Cup field on Monday morning following the news that Raymond Tusk and Kings Will Dream would not be taking their place in the race. Racing Victoria on Monday morning advised that the Richard Hannon-trained five-year-old, a last-start fourth placegetter in the Ebor Handicap, would bypass the $5 million event to concentrate on the Melbourne Cup." Edited October 14, 2019 by LookingForValue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingForValue Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: Anybody able to tell me more about Mark Du Plessis mount.Thanks. https://www.flemington.com.au/news/2019-08-19/williams-sets-golden-path-towards-lexus-melbourne-cup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, ngakonui grass said: Anybody able to tell me more about Mark Du Plessis mount.Thanks. UK horse that won there before spending a couple of years in HK. Returned to UK via Dubai running 4th to Cross Counter and Ispolini in the Dubai Gold Cup over 2m. (beaten a fair margin). I think has run best races around the 12f mark as opposed to 2 mile. But was seriously backed early on to win Melbourne Cup. If they have him fit for Saturday, has to be a decent chance. UK form OK on return but not startling. Best runs HK probably his 2nd/3rd to Pakistan Star over 10f/12f in G1 races. So definitely has ability. Same trainer as Magic Circle that came over last year and was one of favs for Melbourne Cup but didn't perform. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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