topLeftCorner

    Thoughtful intelligent race reading. A horse for every race, every day !!!...

 

 
 

HOME

SPORTS BETTING
I SPY'S ODDS ON SPORT 
Football Betting
Sports Betting

HORSE RACING 
SELECTIONS
All Weather 
Flat Racing
Irish Racing
National Hunt
German Racing
Italian Racing
U.S.A. (The Premier Races)
International Races from around the globe.

ARTICLES 
The Feature Meeting
Nap of the Day
Scoop 6
Doomed!!
Cheltenham - The Festival.  
The Flat Man
A Guide for the Novice Punter
Before "Furlong To Go" - The Website.


ÉTALONS
(FRENCH RACING)
National Hunt
Flat - The Premier Races 
Focus on France, by Christopher Iles

HORSES TO FOLLOW
They're Off
Next Time Out  
One To Jump

FUTURE WINNERS
Flat
National Hunt

POINT TO POINT 
Point to Point Selections
Irish Point to Point Review

GALLERY
The Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre
Gallery

LINKS & ARCHIVE
Results
Links
Archive
Email Us

 

 

 

 "THE MELBOURNE CUP"
  [The Featured Meeting]  

 
 

Analysis & Selections by

"a rØøk"

Whether it be "the race of the day" or a small prize round the gaffs, we will attempt to use our knowledge of the formbook to highlight the fancied horses participating each day and their characteristics and requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent eachway claims. whichever is the case, we hope the information is of use to you.

SELECTIONS - For each race, we have given you who, in our view, are the likeliest winners; (1er _ THE WINNER?), as well as any runners who could run well at eachway odds; (E/W ALTERNATIVE) . Any runner from our features are shown before each race's analysis.

 

FLEMINGTON
Tuesday, November 4.

¦¨¨¨¨"First¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 10.30 Myer Plate - 1000 Mt. - Of $86000 Of $85000 And $1000 Trophy. First $55250 And Trophy Of $1000, Second $17000, Third $7650, Fourth $3400, Fifth $1700. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. For Two-Years-Old. Set Weights Plus Penalties. This Race Carries A Super Vobis Nominators Bonus Of $7,000 And A Super Vobis Owners Bonus Of $23,000 For Qualified Horses. No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Coraticum
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Kiltiernan 
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Danaman (NZ)

¦¨¨¨¨"Second¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 11.10 The Lavazza Long Black - 2800 Mt. - Of $86000 Of $85000 And $1000 Trophy. First $55250 And Trophy Of $1000, Second $17000, Third $7650, Fourth $3400, Fifth $1700. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. . No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Lothario (NZ) 
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Bondy 
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Zazzman

¦¨¨¨¨"Third¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 11.55 Liberty Financial Plate - 1700 Mt. - Of $86000 Of $85000 And $1000 Trophy. First $55250 And Trophy Of $1000, Second $17000, Third $7650, Fourth $3400, Fifth $1700. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. For Four-Years-Old And Upwards Mares. No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Tenacious Spirit
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Argegno
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Anfield

¦¨¨¨¨"Fourth¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 12.40 Canon Sprint 1100 Mt. - Of $86000 Of $85000 And $1000 Trophy. First $55250 And Trophy Of $1000, Second $17000, Third $7650, Fourth $3400, Fifth $1700. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. For Four-Years-Old And Upwards Mares. No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Swiss Vault
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Dream Leica (NZ)
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Dama De Noche

¦¨¨¨¨"Fifth¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 1.25 Schweppes Agrum´ 1000 - 1000 Mt. - Of $86000 Of $85000 And $1000 Trophy. First $55250 And Trophy Of $1000, Second $17000, Third $7650, Fourth $3400, Fifth $1700. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. For Three-Years-Old. This Race Carries A Super Vobis Nominators Bonus Of $7,000 And A Super Vobis Owners Bonus Of $23,000 For Qualified Horses. No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Regal Thrills
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Merhoob
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Barabba Road

¦¨¨¨¨"Sixth¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 2.10 The Seppelt Great Western - 1400 Mt. - Of $126000 Of $125000 And $1000 Trophy. First $81250 And Trophy Of $1000, Second $25000, Third $11250, Fourth $5000, Fifth $2500. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. For Three-Years-Old Fillies. (Listed). This Race Carries A Super Vobis Nominators Bonus Of $10,000 For Qualified Horses. No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Xanex
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Lady Diva
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Dance With Deb

¦¨¨¨¨"Seventh¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 3.10 THE MELBOURNE CUP - sponsored by Tooheys´ - (Group 1) - 3200 Mt. - Of $4150000 Of $4050000 And $100000 Trophies. First $2700000 And Trophies Of $80000 To Owner $8500 To Trainer $8500 To Jockey $3000 To Strapper, Second $730000, Third $335000, Fourth $170000, Fifth $115000. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 24
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- A typically competitive renewal of the race. Mamool heads a strong European challenge, accompanied by Jardine´s Lookout, Millstreet, Holy Orders and Hugs Dancer. Mamool, who won two German Group One races on his most recent starts is the current favourite over here and if he translates that ability must go close.. [I can't see him failing to get into the frame], however Mummify, [who we selected when he landed the Caulfield Cup last month], and Bart Cummings` runner Frightening, who has won his last two, the most recent being the M.V. Cup a week ago. Both of these appear to have been given the classical "Aussie" prep and assuming they get clear runs could well be fighting out this finish... I just prefer Frightening. 
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Frightening
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Mummify
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Mamool

¦¨¨¨¨"Eighth¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 4.00 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Plate - 1800 Mt. - Of $152500 Of $150000 And $2500 Trophy. First $97500 And Trophy Of $2500, Second $30000, Third $13500, Fourth $6000, Fifth $3000. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. (Listed). No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Cape Kennedy
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Typhoon
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Kablammo

¦¨¨¨¨"Ninth¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 4.40 Feltex Carpets Plate - 1200 Mt. - Of $86000 Of $85000 And $1000 Trophy. First $55250 And Trophy Of $1000, Second $17000, Third $7650, Fourth $3400, Fifth $1700. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. Welter. No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Applicant
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Acee Deecee (NZ) 
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»-- Super Impressive (NZ)

¦¨¨¨¨"Tenth¨Race"¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨»-- 5.20 Chubb Plate - 1400 Mt. - Of $76000 Of $75000 And $1000 Trophy. First $48750 And Trophy Of $1000, Second $15000, Third $6750, Fourth $3000, Fifth $1500. Starter Subsidy. $325 For Non-Prize Earning Runners. For Four-Years-Old And Five-Years-Old - One Metro Win Last Year, Special Conditions. No Allowances For Apprentices. Field Limit. 16+3 Em
¦¨¨[ªT¨THE¨POST]¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¦
¦¨¨"a rØøk"¨¨¦¨¨¨»--
¦¨¨1^ PLACE?¨¬¨THE WINNER?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Abyssinian
¦¨¨2^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Rooftop Grosve (NZ)
¦¨¨3^ place?¨¨¦¨¨¨»--Tsingtao

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

This page was last updated on Wednesday November 19, 2003 at 09:00:40 AM.

 

THE FEATURE MEETING
Selections for Monday - Friday should be available after 9:30pm the previous evening, however on Saturday and Sunday due to other commitments won't be posted until after 8:30am those respective mornings unless otherwise stated. Hopefully this helps


DEDICATION

FURLONG TO GO would like to convey our condolences to the rook, whose father, George Edward Robertson passed away on 16th April 2003. 

Mr Robertson nurtured the rook's enthusiasm for this sport, and it was this inspiration, which is probably behind the creation of this website. As a permanent tribute to his memory, all the meetings covered under the "feature Meeting" banner will be dedicated to him... "Big George".


Latest Horse racing News
 

Sports: horse racing news
 

Success Stories

THE JULY MEETING
Thursday, July 11th 2002
2:50 Weatherbys Superlative Stakes (Listed Race) £21750 added, 2yo only, 7f, penalty £13496.60, 7 runners.
Kawagino, Magistretti, Mubeen, Celtic Sapphire, Our Teddy, and Surbiton, appear to be the horses to consider in race two. Magistretti, [who created a favourable impression when winning at Sandown on his debut] should figure strongly, however I expect (hope) that Celtic Sapphire, and Surbiton, fight this out. Celtic Sapphire, has run well on both start thus far, most recently when staying on really well in the final quarter mile to get within 1/2Length of Helm Bank in the Chesham Stakes at the Royal Meeting. She should go well, however Surbiton, - who met with severe interference in the Coventry Stakes last time out - is taken to atone for that unlucky run.
Surbiton obliged at 16/1.

EPSOM
Friday, June 7th 2002
KAZZIA (GER) - It is easy to understand how it was possible for Kazzia to go into this season's 1000 Guineas unsupported as punters often underestimate the strength of foreign form, particularly that show in Germany or Italy. The warning signs arguably could have gone off in our head at the beginning of the year, as you would have to ask why Godolphin with all their riches would buy a filly who won an ordinary 7f maiden at Hoppegarten before landing a Group 3 at San Siro last October. We now know that to be one of their wisest purchases as this daughter of Zinaad managed to withhold the late thrust of Snowfire to land the 1000 Guineas, despite that race being run at a virtual crawl. She is bred to get further and is proven on the ground...major chance!!! 
Kazzia obliges at odds of 100/30

THE DERBY 2001
"Dilshaan won the Dante in good style and is my preference from this camp purely in that tactics looks to be more straightforward for him and he looks assured to stay based on York. He also has the jockey for the big occasion on board. However, for the selection I will choose Galileo. Unbeaten and untested so far his best performance came last time and the form has already been devalued. Despite this it is the potential this one holds which fires my imagination and there seems an heir of confidence in the Irish camp. Unlike Hills and Stoute he is the sole representative from the 6 entries that O'Brien left in at the recent declaration stage. There are always question marks about Saddlers Well's stock and the 12F trip but Imagine went some way to putting that theory to bed yesterday. It also goes without saying that the stable are in simply super form which is another plus. I take him to beat Dilshaan and Putra Sandhurst. Golan (I think) will come full of running but not get home"


DISCLAIMER:
In no way does "Furlong To Go!! guarantee that selections posted above will win the specified races advertised. They are merely an indication based on current form. Whilst the selections, and advice are the basis by which we will personally place our own bets, like you, any selections that are backed, are done so at your own risk.

© Copyright 2001 furlongtogo.co.uk
Email:
furlong_to_go@btinternet.com