The day also features the group 3 Rubiton Stakes over 1100 metres, the Fillies & Mares Geoffrey Belmaine Stakes over 1200 metres and the group 3 Carlyon Cup over 1600 metres.

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• Track Condition: Dead 4
• Weather: Fine
• Rainfall: 10mm for the week

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Zipping won last years for owner owner Lloyd Williams who this year sends Americain’s biggest danger with Mourayan who took third here at Sandown last year in the Sandown Cup. However he is the only contender not to arrive as winner over the Sandown Classic distance.

Connections of Manighar are looking for the positives for their charge. He finished closley in sight of Americain when finishing fifth in the Cup and seems to be the form of his life. He is reported to be fresh and happy but Americain is quite likely to be a thorn in the side once again.

Lamasery has had his ups and downs courtesy of injury but a win at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day over 1800m could be the turning point he needs to set him up quite nicely for a challenge on the favourite come Saturday.

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Other leading hopefuls include Instinction, winner of the Hilton Hotels Stakes on Emirates Stakes Day and those who finished behind. Mahisara runner up, Amah Rock third, Mental fourth and Red Rain who took sixth place.

Another of interest is Highly Recommended who has had a taste of Galah twice, taking third in the Lightway Australia Stakes and runner up in the  Inglis Carbine Club Stakes.

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Fans will be flocking in droves to witness the worlds best sprinter in action but she’s lonely for potential rivals with just a handful willing to take her on and three are from the same stable.

She is just $1.05 if you are looking to have a dabble for fun rather then to get rich with her stablemates Mid Summer Music at $21.00, Curtana at $41.00 and Panipique the outsider.

The out of form Scenic Blast will attempt to make it some sort of race at $41.00 while the only others brave enough to have a shot are Buffering a $31.00 chance and Response at $31.00.

It’s Cox Plate runner up Jimmy Choux who carries top weight and he’s a $6.00 chance to get the job done and bag himself group 1 number six.

He is joined by an array of last start winners including Love Conquers All a $8.00 chance and winner of the group 3  Betfair Stakes at Caulfield on October 15th, Woorim who arrives on the back of the win in the group 3 tab.com.au Stakes at this track on October 29th and has a quote of $13.00 and Testa My Patience $10.00 who won the recent group 2 Crystal Mile at Moonee Valley.

Secret Admirer is a $6.50 chance after a decent performance in the Cox Plate which gave her fifth place while others of interest include last years victor Wall Street a $13.00 chance and Pinwheel at $19.00.

She took sixth to Hurtle Myrtle in the Myer Classic at the weekend.

An injured Atlantic Jewel means she get’s the run on Thursday to step up in distance for the first time further than a mile.  She will jump from barrier two in the eleven runner field and is a $4.40 chance to bag herself another at elite level.

The bookies favourite is the Graeme and Debbie Rogerson trained filly Dowager Queen who is $3.90 and goes from barrier eight with third in the betting being Rahveel on $6.00.

Dowager Queen produced a rather poor show taking third to Atlantic Jewel on Saturday but connections will be banking on the Crown Oaks distance to see her deliver a good run.

Rahveel could be a good bet after a cracking performance in the Wakeful where she took runner up slot and there is sure to be plenty of punters backing her as she goes the right distance on Thursday.

Gliding $7.00 goes for Bart Cummings, this filly has already beaten Dowager Queen in the Ethereal Stakes and could be a nice each way bet to be in the mix.

Americain returned with a bang in the Drake International Cup last weekend, beating fellow Melbourne Cup rivals Tullamore into second and Illo into third. This six year old is ticking a lot of boxes and is sure to continue to be a popular bet as the build up to Tuesday continues.

Derby Day gave some food for thought with big runs from Niwot and Mourayan, Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan released news that money has been coming thick and fast for the pair with Niwot shortening from $101 to $21 after winning the Lexus.

Bets as big as $2500 each way and $500 each way have been placed on Niwot while Mourayan was $35.00 before his impressive second in the MacKinnon and punters are still after him at $13.00.

Geelong Cup winner and second favourite Dunaden is holding steady at $8.00 and his gate of thirteen make him a popular choice while the Mackinnon Stakes winner Glass Harmonium is a $41.00 longshot if you think he has the class to take him further.

Jukebox Jury looks to keep it in the family, Americain’s owners also own a 50 per cent share of this one and with barrier six as his starting point he is nicely poised at $13.00.

Others of interest include German import Illo at $21.00, At First Sight $13.00 and Lucas Cranach a $12.00 chance.

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She has had a little dip and barrier thirteen on Saturday is no help but the group 2 Tristarc Stakes on October 15th saw her back with a bang. That will have set her up quite nicely for her beloved 16oom on Saturday so its my bet the party will be in full swing at the weekend.

Her rivals include last start second to Atlantic Jewel in the Group One Thousand Guineas, Mosheen $5.50 who jumps from barrier twelve. A bit to do to sort that but she always gives a good run for your money and with Craig Williams on board who’s going to say never?

Two times group 1 winner Response follows in the betting at $9.00, a decent place chance after some cracking efforts taking third in the group 2 Gilgai Stakes followed by third behind Sister Madly and More Joyous in the Tristarc Stakes last up.

Other interesting contenders include Born To Rock a $26.00 chance, last years winner Sacred Choice at $21.00 and I also like the consistant Lady Lynette to run a good race at $21.00.

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He’s won nine of his ten starts, his last being the Group 2 Caulfield Sprint (1100m) on October 15. You can bet your bottom dollar that come Saturday the Coolmore Stud Stakes will make it four at elite level for this $3.5 million earner.

The best of the rest include Roman Consul Stakes winner Foxwedge at $12.00 so consistant that a place bet has to be had and Roman Consul Stakes runner up Masthead at $17.00.

Hong Kong Raider Bear Hero could be the one to fear. This sprinter has sent Hong Kong into a real sizzle with his winning times, infact he has only been beaten once in his career and never on a straight track.  It’s his Australian debut on Saturday but will he be a match for Sepoy no one knows. If you are willing to take the risk a very nice $15.00 will see you laughing all the way to the bank or maybe the bar?

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