The Myer Classic is the second last race of the day on the Flemington card and the weight-for-age conditions usually attracts big fields and favours the class mares. Join us here on The Roar for the race preview at 4:15pm AEDT.
Huge field of quality today and I’m finding them quite hard to split. Sweet Idea is very well rated (led in 50.2 first 800m) and too strong last time. Just missed in Group 1 Coolmore at 1500m. First try at the 1600m here which could be the undoing of her.
Neena Rock her first two runs this preparation were outstanding then out to mile and great chase/win last time. Is up to these and could run a really good race at some delicious odds.
May’s Dream looks a big chance here. Ran home hard (11.38 last 200m was day’s fastest) off slow speed latest. Has been crying out for the 1600m so I believe she should go well.
Girl in Flight is another of my value selections. Found line nicely off slow speed last time. She wants to make the step out to the 1600m badly now and looks a really good chance at odds.
Catkins is another I’m not convinced she’s going as well as last year but you can’t doubt the quality here. Dominant first up. Could not hold off Arabian Gold second up. Honest last time and led until the line in this last year.
Of the others Politeness has excellent splits and Solicit, Girl Guide and Star Fashion could all feature at big odds.
Brent Ford’s Tips:
1. May’s Dream 2. Neena Rock 3. Sweet Idea 4. Catkins
kv joef
Roar Guru
Smrt-A, we can only attract the old timers ... like me :)
Brent Ford
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Sounds like I'll have to tune in! California Chrome is decent and so is Shared Belief but why aren't these horses coming down under KV?
kv joef
Roar Guru
Seriously Brent, the best race in the world, all year is going on tomorrow at Santa Anita. i know all of us are waiting for tuesday but tomorrow the best race all year will take place at 11.25am (EDT). whoever emerges from this will be the world number one and half of them are 3yr-olds ... no wonder Adelaide came to Australia ... i luv California Chrome but Shared Belief is one scary racehorse so take a checkout for an hour or two and enjoy ... see cahannel 7 is broadcasting ... enjoy the best race of the year ... and then lets retune for tuesday ...
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
So that's all we have for today, I'll be back in the morning for the Wallabies and Wanderers! Enjoy your Derby Day!
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
So we are set for more delicious multiples which could be a sign of things to come this Melbourne Cup.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
It's Bonaria from Sweet Idea, Catkins was running home well late for third and Solicit gets back for fourth.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
Bonaria gets the Boilover! looks like it got up from Girl Guide, Catkins and Solicit.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
All in and we are off!
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
Runners moving in now.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
Yeah it's a massive conflict of interest! There should be some sort of inquiry.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
Current market is: May's Dream $5 then Catkins $7, Neena Rock $7, Sweet Idea $8, Politeness $12, Girl Guide $14, Solicit out to $15's
ScottWoodward.me
Roar Guru
"I think my horse is a good thing and to all the people that want to back her then my husband Robbie and my son Tom are betting the best price in Australia, go and back him with them". Gai discussing the Derby fav before the race....lol
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
I really love the look of Catkins! One of my favs, I've also liked Solicit who I've left out but I now believe it could go alright.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
Anyone got a late tip here? I'm finding the horses quite hard to split in the yard. I love the look of May's Dream and Catkins with Ollie onboard is a big plus for mine.
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
Signoff was also huge in the Lexus Stakes and will be heading to the Melbourne Cup, this race will wrap up the Group 1's on this terrific day. The Carnival is just heating up and be sure to check in over the next few days as we gear up for a massive Cup week!
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
What a fantastic day of racing so far! Damien Oliver and Chris Waller have been dominant.