I backed Lad of the Manor in the Cox Plate @ $26 a few hours before his first up win on NSW TAB. I was quite impressed with his performances last prep & his first attempts at WFA. If they put Johns back on though, it might cost them dearly.

I've also backed Binding @ $26 in the Caulfield Cup (looks a wasted bet now) @ $35 in the Cox. This horse has G1 wins in him imo, & I'm convinced he's a real stayer. Its obvious now Hawkes is aiming at the Epsom first, but hopefully he'll run in the Cox at least after that.

I wanted to back Vouvray in the Melbourne Cup on Saturday @ $15, but forgot to put my bet on before the Feehan. Stupid, stupid price now, so I missed the boat there.