Sports & Fitness Melbourne Cup 2016

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  1. Brady

    Brady Well-Known Member

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    Bit of chat of this in couple of the thread - so let's put it all here.

    I always like to hear what people are on before the race.
    Each year seem to open up FB with flood people claiming the win.
    So let's hear your tip prior to the race.

    I'm still undecided as haven't taken too much interest this year.
    Only had a look last night and got it down to

    Almandin
    Qewy
    Jameka
    Oceangrapher
    Our Ivanhowe
    Big Organge
     
  2. Chrispy

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    I have no idea but have gone with:

    Wicklow Brave - Because ..... my single name was Wicks
    Oceangrapher - Because have house by the Ocean
    Who Shot the Barman - Love the name

    As you can see - all very scientific!!!
     
  3. Peter_Tersteeg

    Peter_Tersteeg Mortgage Broker Business Member

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    I've noted two things about the Melbourne Cup.
    1. It always rains.
    2. The favorite never wins.

    I've also noticed that when I'm wrong on one, I'm wrong on both.
     
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  4. Brady

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    Haha I went the barman last year for same reason - apparently it get's heaps of money on it just for it's name, get's mentioned a bit.
     
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    Most of the time, one of the top three wins.
     
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    There is about three that maybe have a bet on ,who shoot the barman just from the bloodline alone and with $2,235,446 payout so far but with only 25%win maybe into the above 60%range place Kiwi bloodline like this Gelding even in the age range are very powerfull in the last 150 metres..imho..
     
  7. Brady

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    Gone with Qewy.
     
  8. willair

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    Wicklow Brave but only because of the jockey..Frankie Dettori..
    Who Shoot The Barman..
    Bondi Beach..
     
  9. jim1964

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    Oceangrapher all the way.
     
  10. Ace in the Hole

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    Fun punt:
    Boxed Quinella - 1, 5, 8, 9, 13, 17
    $200, i.e. $13.33 per combination.
     
  11. Jamie Moore

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  12. Brady

    Brady Well-Known Member

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    Winner
     
  13. Brady

    Brady Well-Known Member

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    Qewy ran 4th :-( would have been nice if it ran 3rd was still paying $7.25 a place or if I went with my original 1st tip Almandin - oh well.
     
  14. Ace in the Hole

    Ace in the Hole Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, not a bad result.
    1.6k return for a $200 bet.
     
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