Polish up the knuckle-dusters: It's Geelong Cup time!!

[Geelong_Bisons_#36]

2012 Geelong Cup Odds

Geelong Race 7 – 4:00pm (AEST) – 24/10/2012
#Horse (Barrier)Odds*
1 MALUCKYDAY (3) 6.00
2 TAC DE BOISTRON (5) 4.80
3 BRIGANTIN (1) 3.30
4 GATEWOOD (7) 2.70
5 EXCEPTIONALLY (6) 6.50
6 CHATEAU MARGAUX (2) 16.00
7 BACK IN BLACK (4) 101.00

 

[Geelong_Bisons_#36]

Only a small field of 7 runners will contest this year's Geelong Cup, in what has become over the past few years, the best form guide to the Melbourne Cup, having provided winners Dunaden, Americain, Media Puzzle as well as several place getters in the race.

Once again it looks like the foreign raiders will get the chocolates in this one, with Gatewood and Brigantin very highly rated.

Maluckyday needs to win to gain entry into the Melbourne Cup, but I just can't see it getting past the internationals.

My money will be on Brigantin, but whoever wins this race, I'll be on them each-way next Tuesday.

 

[iluvparis]

If there was a pick your own field in this race I would be all over Exceptionally to beat Maluckyday home.

 

[PieBeast]

If there was a pick your own field in this race I would be all over Exceptionally to beat Maluckyday home.

The Doctor doesn't like this

 

[The_Doctor]

If there is a PYOF ill be very keen on taking on TDB in a couple H2Hs

 

[sethlad]

Only a small field of 7 runners will contest this year's Geelong Cup, in what has become over the past few years, the best form guide to the Melbourne Cup, having provided winners Dunaden, Americain, Media Puzzle as well as several place getters in the race.
Once again it looks like the foreign raiders will get the chocolates in this one, with Gatewood and Brigantin very highly rated.
Maluckyday needs to win to gain entry into the Melbourne Cup, but I just can't see it getting past the internationals.

He actually is already comfortably in the Melbourne Cup field

seth

 

[Ricketts]

In the classic, liked the look of Correggio's maiden win last start.

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

If there is a PYOF ill be very keen on taking on TDB in a couple H2Hs

A couple of H2H's?

Struth Doc, there's only 7 runners!

 

[Lockyer24]

Watch and learn race.

 

[Rooster Cogburn]

I'm tempted to back Exceptionally in this.

Obviously not as classy as the euro's, but what he does have is exposed form, from the Naturalism/Herbet Power. Price is slightly skinny at the moment, but if he gets out to $8+, I'll look at having a bet.

 

[sethlad]

TDB has no 2400m form & there looks to be nil pace in the race.
Happy to see the money for Brigantin as Gatewood is the one who is versatile,has Boss
& needs to win.

seth

 

[iluvparis]

Shuddup seth!

 

[sethlad]

He's $4 to $3 already & with this wave of MC support,he'll start $2.5
That Umberto,he's clearly a gun

seth

 

[The_Doctor]

A couple of H2H's?

Struth Doc, there's only 7 runners!

Leaves a good 6 H2Hs then

 

[davis_756]

Only 7 in it means Exceptionality won't be 10 lengths off at the turn, needs to win to get into the Melbourne Cup.

Love to have 10 E/W multi on this to do the double at 7's & 61's (427-1). Luxbet take off 75% (Back to a lousy 107-1) for having the same horse in a multi, who has the best rates on these types of bets?

 

[sethlad]

Dominic Beirne's thoughts On Geelong Cup & Classic...still looking for Domonic Bernie's preview.....
Thoughts on TDB V Brigantin is interesting going forward
http://promo.betfair.com.au/FORM/Dom_Beirne_23102012.pdf

seth

 

[iluvparis]

Dominic Beirne's thoughts On Geelong Cup & Classic...still looking for Domonic Bernie's preview.....
Thoughts on TDB V Brigantin is interesting going forward
http://promo.betfair.com.au/FORM/Dom_Beirne_23102012.pdf

seth

As a disclaimer - Dom did have Glencadam Gold clearly on top in last week's Caulfield Cup - so don't treat this as gospel - but he is a pretty smart guy.

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

As a disclaimer - Dom did have Glencadam Gold clearly on top in last week's Caulfield Cup - so don't treat this as gospel - but he is a pretty smart guy.

Well "you know" I think Glencadam Gold wins "you know".

 

[shotgun_blues]

$25 on Brigantin/Exceptionally quinella.

 

[BeerPuntFooty]

Have taken Briga on the hype into Buffering for a grand collect yesterday, first leg worries me more than second..

 

[Lockyer24]

When assessing Brig vs TDB it seems the track condition may be the major factor.

 

[sethlad]

If Brigantin cant beat TDB tomorrow over 2400m on a dry track,Ill be keeping my longterm bets

seth

 

[iluvparis]

??? Surely you wouldn't expect him to if you view him as a 4000m horse?

The track looks the big issue for TDB tomorrow though.

 

[sethlad]

??? Surely you wouldn't expect him to if you view him as a 4000m horse?
The track looks the big issue for TDB tomorrow though.

I have little doubt he doesnt have the sprint required to win a Melbourne Cup however he has to be wound
up to win @ Geelong or they are in serious danger of missing a run.
Clearly TDB is there for a prep run as there is no need for anything else,if he still beats Brigantin on supposedly unsuitable ground giving him weight.......

seth

 

[iluvparis]

Hmmm can't agree with that logic but each to their own.