Melbourne Cup Update - 0 Days to Go!

Its finally here! Today is the day that more or less the whole of Australia stops for a horse race! The Melbourne Cup-the race that stops a nation is just hours away!

Most of you will have seen the hype and write ups in the paper and on the news of late so there's no need for me to dwell any further-other than to give you a last minute update to either dispel or confirm your thoughts;

These two can't win:

Yeats - Rates highly but in my opinion, there are too many things against him. If he wins I'll give anyone 15% off a share in a horse before the weeks out.

Efficient - Three year old in the Melbourne Cup? Side with history and ignore him. Let him win without you if he can. Ditto with the share offer.

These 5 have Strong Chances:

Tawqeet - The 4/1 favourite is thriving and top trainer David Hayes has him spot on. Back him and you'll get a top run for your money.

Pop Rock - Good run first up in Australia and has the brilliant Damien Oliver on board. Another to give you a good run.

Delta Blues - The other Japanese horse and the one that trainer Gai Waterhouse is tipping for the Cup!

Dizelle Pete's Tip - I've been with her all the way and I can't drop off now. Poor barrier draw but that just means the price got longer. Top Chance!

Maybe Better - My ratings man says this will win. Reckons it should be a 7/2 chance!


These two are outsiders with a fair chance:

Kerry O'Reilly - Talented NZ stayer who but for interference should have won an Auckland Cup over 3200m. 33/1 chance who could give you a big thrill for a small investment.

Art Success - Smokey at around 40/1. Won the Brisbane Cup over 3200m and has been a touch unlucky at last two runs. The outsider if there is one.


And finally, here's the "Omen Tip" from the Morley household.

Dolphin Jo - The topical tip in our house as one of the kids sewed two dolphins onto a pillow cushion last night for her school project!

Pete's Tips:

1st - Dizelle
2nd - Tawqeet
3rd - Kerry O'Reilly

Good Luck in the Big Race, Timed to Jump at 3.00pm EST., 12.00PM in Perth.