November 4, 2014 Melbourne Cup

Started by Man o Taz, September 11, 2014, 08:06:26 AM

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Man o Taz

Well, in the US its election day - but in Australia is the contesting of the Melbourne Cup...and some earlier indications with the nominations of what the field may look like...with a number of European invaders...which could make it a strong field...

Dandino will be there for two races in the Spring Festival trying the Caulfield Cup as well as the Melbourne Cup.
Cavalryman for Godolophin is expected to be there...
Estimate is nominated.
A sentimental favorite of mine, Red Cadeaux is there too.
Aidan O'Brien has Kingfisher
Jockey turned trainer, Johnny Murtagh has two entries with Mutual Regard and Royal Diamond.
German bred Protectionist after his win in the Group 2 Prix Kergorlay (3000m) at Deauville.
Another Irish entry is Pale Mimosa by Melbourne Cup winning trainer Dermot weld who won with Vintage Crop and Media Puzzle. 
Sea The Moon is another European invader...
New Zealand star Silent Achiever...

They will all be taking on local entry The Offer who promises to be installed as the favorite...
"And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath upon it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse" - old Bedouin saying.

Man o Taz

#1
Potential Runners Include:

Red Cadeaux
Cavalryman
Willing Foe
Protectionist
Mutual Regard
Royal Diamond
Fawkner
Silent Achiever
Admire Aakti (Caulfield Cup winner)

"And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath upon it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse" - old Bedouin saying.

Man o Taz

"And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath upon it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse" - old Bedouin saying.

Dusty

Protectionist wins! WOW nice race
May they run with the wind

Man o Taz

#4
He was very impressive with his late surge. Red Cadeaux second again.

It is too bad the race was marred by the tragic deaths of Admire Rakti and Araldo.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/more-sports/grief-and-horror-after-admire-rakti-and-araldos-death-puts-melbourne-cup-in-firing-line/story-fndukor0-1227112628813





"And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath upon it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse" - old Bedouin saying.

Man o Taz

"And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath upon it, and created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer without any sword. Oh, horse" - old Bedouin saying.

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