Yes, haveadip, Confectioner can. That being said, it will take a big effort. I thought no-one could beat him in the Geelong Cup and look what happens. There's always ways to get beaten haveadip.

Why is the mare I've been tipping for the Cup Dizelle running in this race? She's in the Melb, fully qualified etc, why run her on Sat?

i think she's been dissapointing..they might not run her in the cup if she performs badly on Saturday..
in her form i think she has a better chance saturday..

They feel she needs the run to find some form and confidence. I must say that I've been pretty disappointed with her, but you only have to remember that AJC Oaks run to think that if she can recapture her form, she's a chance.

At the time I thought that the AJC Oaks was a great race but the form out of it has been pretty ordinary in my opinion Dizelle, She's Justa Tad & Magnetism havenot performed anywhere near expectations so far and to be honest I am now wondering if Dizelle was just a better stayer of a pretty ordinary bunch. On the other hand I thought the Derby was ordinary but I did like Railings well Railings won the Caulfield Cup which all of a sudden makes that derby look alot better than 1st anticipated not to mention what Xcellent was able to produce so far even if it was in NZ.

Hollow Bullet???

yea Sportz in between trying to cook tea right now so was in a hurry so I didn't burn anything but certainly yes that is another.

I meant Hollow Bullet instead of Magnetism, because Magnetism is a gelding.

Anyway, now that you mention it, the Oaks form certainly doesn't look too good now.

There you go for some reason I had it stuck in my head that it was a filly. Looking at the Oaks field now only Lotteria has really gone on so far.

I am one of Dizelles biggest fan and have a couple of massive doubles going with railings and the diva (i have pretty much called it a write off).

But lets be honest, if Dizelle shapes up to them at the 200 and looks a winner-will Beadman ride it out properly and recieve a penalty for the cup or will he finish in the placings?

Please answer this question thinking Dizelle can win-i dont want replys like "can't win, so don't worry".

Franklins Gardens is now out of the Cup too.