Lexus Melbourne Cup Day 2024 5 Nov 2024

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Race 7 3:00 PM 3200 3YO+ G1

LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP

Expert
Marc Ohlmus
9. ABSURDE
T: W Mullins
J: K McEvoy (52.5kg)
1. VAUBAN
T: W Mullins
J: W Buick (55.5kg)
22. SAINT GEORGE
T: C Maher
J: T Schiller (50kg)
Expert
Marc Ohlmus

Racing has been part of Marc's life since he can remember listening to it as a kid. Now a member of SkyRacing, TAB racing team, Marc will be on track hosting the VRC Punters Club on Saturday.

Author
AI
Predictor
2. BUCKAROO
T: C Waller
J: J Moreira (54.5kg)
1. VAUBAN
T: W Mullins
J: W Buick (55.5kg)
18. INTERPRETATION
T: C Maher
J: T Nugent (50kg)
AI
Predictor

Our AI predictor analyses the past performances of each horse to determine how the race should be run. Outcomes are based on sectional data alone. Results are a prediction only and not guaranteed.

Author
VRC Member
Darren Memery
1. VAUBAN
T: W Mullins
J: W Buick (55.5kg)
5. KOVALICA
T: C Waller
J: D Lane (53.5kg)
2. BUCKAROO
T: C Waller
J: J Moreira (54.5kg)
VRC Member
Darren Memery

Darren is one of the lucky few, to have a share in a Melbourne Cup starter - #7 Just Fine. Naturally, his favourite trainer is Gai Waterhouse, and hopefully, he will have his hands on the Cup after Race 7.

Author
Race Preview

The Melbourne Cup. Plenty of betting angles as usual, with one being whether BUCKAROO (2) will run 3200m strongly. Gelded this campaign, he's been outstanding in defeat at his past two starts, nosed out by Via Sistina in the G1 Turnbull Stakes before charging into second in the G1 Caulfield Cup. That looked a perfect Cup trial, the gamble is whether that translates to two miles. VAUBAN (1) returns to Flemington having started favourite in this race last year and failing. He's coming off a tough second to a superstar in Kyprios and if he handles the occasion, he'll just about win. INTERPRETATION (18) has a sense of timing. He's flown home at his past two and was excellent from a long way back here last year. KOVALICA (5) is very interesting out to a trip, which we haven't seen since his G1 Queensland Derby win. He's got the ability. ONESMOOTHOPERATOR (13) and SEA KING (15) were both excellent at their local debuts and come here with genuine chances.

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