Well, not really a preview but our selections and a few notes.  The only thing we are 100% certain of is that after the running of the race, the Melbourne Cup markets will be completely changed and more then likely have a new favourite.  The Caulfield Cup more then any other race has the greatest impact on the Melbourne Cup market, aside from scratchings of course.  So come about 4:06:30 or there about, talk will turn to which horse had the best Melbourne Cup runs outside of the Caulfield Cup winner.   So keep your eyes open for fast finishers.

This year, we have found it hard to narrow down a selection on the Caulfiled Cup with a number of horses ticking a few boxes but not all.  It would appear the betting public in general has the same issues given the openness of betting markets.

Our selections with BetFair odds

Predatory Pricer ($9.40)
Daffodil ($10.00)
Kirkless ($9.40)
Allez Wonder ($12.00)

We’ll probably have these boxed up in some exotics as there is not enough confidence around to pick one out, if Predatory Pricer had a gate inside 11 as opposed to the wide 16 then it would be our sole selection.  Given that, if it can settle and race mid field as opposed to pushing forward it will be hard to beat.

For other races

Caulfield Race 6 – Harrolds Stakes No.3 Typhoon Tracy (If it wins each way on Vigor in the Caulfield Cup as a rough chance)
Caulfield Race 7 -  David Jones Cup No.7 Shocking
Caulfeild Race 9 – Caulfield Sprint No.9 Phelan Ready
Randwick Race 4 – Inglis Handicap No.2 Bandar
Randwick Race 6 – Tattersalls Cup No.5 Macknuckle
Eagle Farm Race 4 – O’Donnell Griffin No.1 Sneaky Long

Enjoy, and we hope you have a successful Caulfield Cup day