We all remember the scenes at the Royal Perth Yacht Club in 1983 after Australia II’s America’s Cup win. Today is the first race of this year’s Final between Switzerland’s Allinghi and Team New Zealand in NZ, some absorbing racing ahead.

Some big fields today should make for some genuine tempo races.

R1 – Open race. Will Super Moss go forward from the wide gate? I’ll back 3 if odds allow, toppie Tango Man, Super Moss and Killadeas. Fore Stay will get a good run and hopefully will be fav. so we can back the others.

R3 – Early Express should ping straight to the lead and lead throughout, Harvey rates them so well in front. Won a Barrier Trial recently. Odds will be too short for a win bet for me so multiples might be the way. Bit of a Ride and Pure Penny for roughie place chances. Unbeaten Mercury’s Halo a good show and handicapper hasn’t missed him either but I’ll risk him.

R5 – Good Welter. Miss Torpago races best in the lead but don’t think Eastern Standard will let her cross so I’ll rule the lass out. 4 Eastern Standard is clear top pick but again odds the problem. I’ll throw in 3 & 7 &1 for place chances.

R6 – Will Vindaloo keep out Kingston Blaze for the lead? Early splits suggest not. Twin Power and Crown Chief up there as well. I’ll back Edition(2kg pull over Vindaloo) and Blinded(best runner-on last start against Comeback Kid). Instantaneous(get a good run back in the field) was given 57kg for R8 and didn’t accept. I’ll risk it here. For those who like Kingston Blaze it can definitely win again, it just may be under the odds.

Top day to all.