Melbourne Cup S1 - 4, 02/11/2021, Tuesday Post Time 12:00
1 |
Twilight Payment |
Last year’s winner with similar form again this year. Last start, 0.8L 2nd to Sonnyboyliston in G1 Irish St Leger (2800m). |
2 |
Incentivise |
Won nine races on end. Latest was commanding 3.5L win from Nonconformist in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). |
3 |
Spanish Mission |
UK stayer on debut in Australia for Andrew Balding. Last start, head 2nd to Stradivarius in G2 Lonsdale Cup (3251m). |
4 |
Verry Elleegant |
Sound effort when 1.1L 3rd to State Of Rest in G1 Cox Plate (2040m). Ran 7th, beaten 3.8L, last year. |
5 |
Explosive Jack |
Struck trouble, reluctant inside horses when 14.6L 17th to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). |
6 |
The Chosen One |
Soft ground against when 11.3L 14th to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). Ran 4th, beaten 2.3L, last year. |
7 |
Delphi |
Led, dropped out when 11L 13th to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). Firmer track could help. |
8 |
Ocean Billy |
Not disgraced when 8.9L 9th to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). Has won at distance. |
9 |
Selino |
Only warmed up very late when 11.7L 15th to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). Drier suits. Sydney Cup winner at distance. |
10 |
Johnny Get Angry |
Last year's Derby winner struggling for form. Beaten 19L when 12th to Tralee Rose in G3 Geelong Cup (2400m). |
11 |
Knights Order |
Led when 5.8L 7th to Great House in G3 Hotham Stakes (2500m) at this track on Saturday. |
12 |
Persan |
Sound on pace effort when 5.25L 3rd to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). Ran 5th, beaten 2.4L, last year. |
13 |
Carif |
Good record at 3200m but disappointed last start when 12.8L 7th to Torrens in LR Tatts Cup (2400m). |
14 |
Master Of Wine |
Slow out and never in good spot in run when 10.6L 12th to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). |
15 |
Pondus |
Irish import who has performed well two runs in Australia. Latest was 1L 4th to Lunar Flare in G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m). |
16 |
Grand Promenade |
Scored third victory from past three starts at Flemington when 1.25L winner from Tralee Rose in G3 Bart Cummings (2520m). |
17 |
Miami Bound |
Good Flemington form but struggling to find her best. Beaten 4.5L when 5th to Lunar Flare in G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m). Finished midfield last year. |
18 |
Port Guillaume |
Settled too far back when 9.1L 10th to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). |
19 |
She’s Ideel |
Not disgraced when 6.75L 7th to Incentivise in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). Fourth in Sydney Cup only run at 3200m. |
20 |
Future Score |
Caught wide when 5.3L 6th to Lunar Flare in G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m). This track suits. |
21 |
Tralee Rose |
Sound on pace performance when 0.5L winner from Dr Drill in G3 Geelong Cup (2400m). Rarely runs a bad race. |
22 |
Floating Artist |
Unlucky past two starts after three straight wins. Beaten a nose when 2nd to Lunar Flare in G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m). |
23 |
Great House |
Strong finishing 0.75L win from Mankayan in G3 Hotham Stakes (2500m) at this track on Saturday. |
24 |
Sir Lucan |
NH 3YO having first run for Waterhouse-Bott stable. Not raced since 14L 8th to Hurricane Lane in G1 St Leger (2905m) at Doncaster. Listed winner at 2600m. |