Updates on the build-up to the big race at FlemingtonAny thoughts? Email or tweet @scott_heinrich 1.44am GMT
The fourth race, curiously titled The Macca’s Run, is upon us. And we have an extremely short-priced favourite, the Chris Waller-trained Shared Ambition at around $1.50. The working man that I am, I can’t step into any figures of the colour red. So the Fictional Fiver will be having an each-way flutter on Sin To Win at around $18.
The TAB is reporting a $40,000 bet on Shared Ambition. Easy money, right?! 1.40am GMT
The Melbourne Cup really is providing a platform for people who love horse racing, and those who don’t, to express their views. And in a democratic society, both views should be welcomed.Why I love this sport, no bad headline in the paper today, just the first few pages about the race that stops a nation. It goes to show how big racing is in Australia.. #horseracing #MelbourneCup pic.twitter.com/UOzEVR4SuvVerema, Admire Rakti, Araldo, Red Cadeaux, Regal Monarch, The Cliffsofmoher — and all the horses who have died on
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