Melbourne Cup tips

[AlfAndrews]

Yes, punters. It's that time of the year again. When the yuppies get their best clothes out so they can go and get shit-faced on the Lawn with 100,000 other shit-faced yuppies.

And somewhere among all that frivolous nonsense there is a grossly over-rated two mile handicap which, this year, appears to have attracted one of the poorest fields in many a year.

But seeing as it's that time of year, I suppose if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

So here it is ... My expert opinion on this years Melbourne Cup.

1st: Second Coming
2nd: Brew
3rd: Yippyio

OK.
Now, I'm sure you'll understand that I'm giving you these tips on a strictly "No win, no pay" basis.

So, if Second Coming does not in fact win, you the customer will pay absolutely NOTHING.

Of course, this scenario is unthinkable ... So, when the inevitable happens and Second Coming takes out Australia's richest race, you can pay my consultancy fee (a mere $95.99 including GST) by sending your credit card details to the email address listed in my profile. I'm sure you won't mind donating a small portion of your winnings to pay for my valuable research skills.

Thank you.


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**floreat pica**

 

[walshy1993]

alf ive got the same trifecta although ive got it in another order

1st- Yippyio
(has been impressive in the wet, winning 3 from 6 starts on a slow track, the moonee valley cup run was simply awesome)

2nd- Brew
(doesnt mind the sting out of the ground, came home really stong at the valley and will have a great show if its a sprint to the finish, barrier 24 shouldnt be a worry and is only carrying 49 kilos which is in his favour)

3rd- Second Coming
(up and down form but looks to be coming good at the right time, seems like the extra distance will suit, also likes flemington)

4th- Diatribe
(has quickly become my fave horse, of course won the caulfield cup and a great run coming second to sunline in the cox plate, untried at the distance but is still a great chance especially with the pumper on board)


other chances include the fave freemason, cant dismiss it, also coco cobanna, kaapstad way and bohemiath

 

[NICK THE PIE MAN]

First of all, i thought that myself Alf when i looked at the form this morning. Its a pretty poor and open field.
1) DiaTribe
2) Yippi-io (if its wet)
3) Brew

 

[Warren.T]

1. Brew
2. Yippyio
3. Second Coming

Come on baby, do it for me!!

[This message has been edited by Warren.T (edited 08 November 2000).]

 

[Richmondfan#1]

MY TIPS:

1. Freemason
2. Enzeli
3. Yippyio (if wet but if not Far Cry)
4. Brew

 

[WCE2000]

I'm putting my money on Diatribe and Freemason

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[walshy1993]

what is with the common thought that yippyio cant run a place or win if its dry, only been out of the money 9 times in 26 starts on a dry track, thats pretty good going, especially since he hasnt hit peak form until this time around.

i also like enzeli but its hard to tell with international horses as you dont really know how they have travelled

 

[sabre_ac]

Yipio (its been wet leading up to the cup)
Artic Owl (Another wet specialist)

thats my money for the quinella

 

[jod23]

Second Coming all the way!!!!

 

[Bloodstained Angel]

1. Yippyiyo (likes the wet)
2. Diatribe (THE form horse this spring)
3. Ezeli (Best of the foreigners)

good luck

 

[GoEagles]

My tips are:

1) Arctic Owl
2) Yippyio
3) Second Coming

Roughie(s): Diatribe & Bohemiath

 

[SpecialBruce]

I have placed money on Enzeli and I have gone each way with Pravda.

 

[S.Robbo]

1. Freemason (has been running on well, extra distance will suit)

2.Far Cry (in good form and distance won't be a problem. Handles all track conditions and isn't intimidated easily, unlike other international horses.)

3. Pravda (under weight and is a genuine stayer. Have followed him for a while and if he gets a run...look out!..real value too)

Others - I owe Diatribe loyalty after Caulfield, but he's untried over the distance. Second Coming and Yippyio can't be discounted.

 

[sandie]

I have been backing Skybeau in the Cup for so long I will have an each way bet on it again this year. I couldn't stand it, if for the first time I didn't back it & it won. Not very likely I know, but what's $2.
Also putting on a couple of Trifectas & a couple of mysteries, covering all my options.

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mantis

 

[CJ]

1st: Yippyio.
2nd: Second Coming.
3rd: Diatribe.

Just for the hell of it!! Last: Mr Nelson.

And if they are the first three horses to cross the line, I'll spew because I don't have any money to put on them!

 

[Bulldogsroar]

Bohemeith wearing the Footscray colours of red white and blue

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" I can resist anything.........except temptation."

 

[Eagle_Fan]

Diatribe, my current favourite
Arctic Owl, in the blue and gold (I do it too jboyar! And I always a back any horse with Eagle in it's name, pathetic really)
Kaapstad Way, apparently my lucky number and colours, so why not?

Good luck guys!

 

[Eagle_Fan]

Onya Alf and Walshy! Guess we all know who to listen to next year

Did you have a trifecta? How much did it pay?

Personally, I got 4th and 5th again. Don't even know why I bother

Jagged the winner last year, but had 4th the three years prior!

 

[sandie]

Alf & Walshy
Thanks for the tip, I am now $3,500 richer.
Yahoo & I had brew for a win & 3 places.
Off to collect my winnings
Cheers

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mantis

 

[undercoverlover]

congratulations to all who tipped these three, the tri boxed paid around$3500.00
1st: Second Coming
2nd: Brew
3rd: Yippyio

 

[eagleskickass]

Well done to those who won and better luck next year to those who backed others

 

[eagleskickass]

Well done to those who won and better luck next year to those who backed others

 

[GoEagles]

Bad luck SpecialBruce and Robbo - poor old Pravda didnt even make it to the starting gate

So overall, I was pretty stoked with my tips, Yippyio and Second Coming being in the top 3!

 

[Mags]

Where Is Alf's $95.99 Everyone!
Come On Pay Up!