Saturday 15 October, 2016 - 1st Acceptances

No Horse Trainer
1 Almandin (Ger) Robert Hickmott
2 Almoonqith (USA) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig
3 Aloft (Ire) Robert Hickmott
4 Alpine Eagle Tony McEvoy
5 Amexed (NZ) Tony Gollan
6 Antonio Giuseppe (NZ) Chris Waller
7 Arab Dawn (GB) John O'Shea
8 Articus (Fr) Andreas Wohler
9 Assign (Ire) Robert Hickmott
10 Azurite (Ire) Tony McEvoy
11 Berisha Robert Smerdon
12 Big Memory (Fr) Tony McEvoy
13 Bold Sniper (GB) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig
14 Bondi Beach (Ire) Aidan O'Brien
15 C'est Beau La Vie Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas
16 Cook Islands (Ire) Aidan O'Brien
17 Cool Chap Lee & Anthony Freedman
18 Danjeu (Ire) John P Thompson
19 De Little Engine Danny O'Brien
20 Dee I Cee (NZ) Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
21 Divan (NZ) Robert Hickmott
22 Don't Doubt Mamma Tony McEvoy
23 Entirely Platinum (NZ) Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes
24 Erupt (Ire) Francis-Henri Graffard
25 Escado Matt Laurie
26 Excess Knowledge (GB) Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
27 Exosphere (GB) Sir Michael Stoute
28 Fanatic (NZ) Graeme Sanders
29 Foundry (Ire) Robert Hickmott
30 Gabella (Fr) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig
31 Gallante (Ire) Robert Hickmott
32 Go Dreaming Grant Kluske
33 Grand Marshal (GB) Chris Waller
34 Grey Lion (Ire) Matt Cumani
35 Hans Holbein (GB) Robert Hickmott
36 Hartnell (GB) John O'Shea
37 Hauraki John O'Shea
38 He Or She David & B Hayes & T Dabernig
39 Heavens Above Tim Martin
40 He's Our Rokkii (NZ) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig
41 Hi World Lee & Anthony Freedman
42 Highland Reel (Ire) Aidan O'Brien
43 Housesofparliament (Ire) Aidan O'Brien
44 Howard Be Thy Name Darren Weir
45 Idaho (Ire) Aidan O'Brien
46 It's Somewhat (USA) John O'Shea
47 Jameka Ciaron Maher
48 Kilimanjaro (Ire) Robert Hickmott
49 Lidari (Fr) Darren Weir
50 Lord Disick Michael Moroney
51 Magic Hurricane (Ire) John O'Shea
52 Magnapal Terry & Karina O'Sullivan
53 Manageress Cindy Alderson
54 Manatee (GB) John O'Shea
55 Manndawi (Fr) Darren Weir
56 Master Zephyr (GB) Darren Weir
57 Maurus (GB) Robert Smerdon
58 Mime (NZ) Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
59 Miss Rose De Lago Danny O'Brien
60 Nevis (Ire) Robert Hickmott
61 Observational (GB) Robert Hickmott
62 Orbec (Fr) John P Thompson
63 Order Of St George (Ire) Aidan O'Brien
64 Our Ivanhowe (Ger) Lee & Anthony Freedman
65 Pemberley (NZ) Ciaron Maher
66 Pilote D'essai (GB) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig
67 Preferment (NZ) Chris Waller
68 Prince Of Penzance (NZ) Darren Weir
69 Provocative (NZ) Tony Pike
70 Raw Impulse (GB) Darren Weir
71 Real Love Darren Weir
72 Rising Romance (NZ) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig
73 Ruling Dynasty James Cummings
74 Sacred Master (NZ) Chris Waller
75 Scherzoso Tony McEvoy
76 Scottish (Ire) Charlie Appleby
77 Second Bullet Danny O'Brien
78 Set Square Ciaron Maher
79 Shamkiyr (Fr) Darren Weir
80 Shimrano (Ger) Lee & Anthony Freedman
81 Signoff (Ire) Darren Weir
82 Singing (Fr) Kris Lees
83 Sir Isaac Newton (GB) Aidan O'Brien
84 Sir John Hawkwood (Ire) John P Thompson
85 Sofia Rosa (NZ) Stephen Marsh
86 Spiritjim (Fr) Chris Waller
87 Storm The Stars (USA) Chris Waller
88 Swacadelic (Ger) Aaron Purcell
89 Sword Fighter (Ire) Aidan O'Brien
90 Taiyoo Darren Weir
91 Tall Ship (Ire) Darren Weir
92 Tally John O'Shea
93 Tarzino (NZ) Mick Price
94 Tavago (NZ) Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
95 The Bandit (Jpn) John Sadler
96 The Major General (Ire) Aidan O'Brien
97 The United States (Ire) Robert Hickmott
98 Thunder Down Under Chris Waller
99 Tom Melbourne (Ire) Lee & Anthony Freedman
100 Tosen Stardom (Jpn) Darren Weir
101 Transfer Allowance Peter Roche
102 Trip To Paris (Ire) Ed Dunlop
103 Vanbrugh Chris Waller
104 Vengeur Masque (Ire) Michael Moroney
105 White Dollar Sign John Thom
106 Who Shot Thebarman (NZ) Chris Waller
107 Wicklow Brave (GB) William Mullins
108 Zanteca (NZ) Darren Weir

Main Market

Hartnell $6.50
Jameka $9
Scottish $17.50
Exosphere $18
Highland Reel $18.50
Tarzino $18.50
Our Ivanhowe $21
Berisha $21
Provocative $21
The United States $25
Tavago $26
Hauraki $26
Sofia Rosa $26
Gallante $27
Idaho $27
Articus $34
Set Square $34
Real Love $35
Preferment $35
Signoff $38
Tally $41
Wicklow Brave $41
Tosen Stardom $46
Prince Of Penzance $51
Sacred Master $51
Erupt $51
Alpine Eagle $51
Trip To Paris $51
Sir Isaac Newton $55
Raw Impulse $55
Bondi Beach $55
Storm The Stars $55
Excess Knowledge $55
Vanbrugh $55
Who Shot Thebarman $55
Howard Be Thy Name $60
He's Our Rokkii $60
Tom Melbourne $61
Rising Romance $65
Order Of St George $65
Grand Marshal $71
Aloft $75
Almoonqith $85

Others > $85

Hartnell, a few starts in Melbourne, yet to show any form there
Jameka, on pace stayer, looks well suited
Scottish, all wins around 2000m on good tracks
Exosphere, no wins beyond 1400m
Highland Reel, 3rd in last years Cox, won Hong Kong Vase 2400m, prefers dry tracks
Tarzino, on pace stayer, won Vic Derby over 2500m
Our Ivanhowe, 3rd in last years Caulfied Cup, since won Doomben Cup
Berisha, winner last years Mornington Cup 2400m, might not be suited Caulfield
The United States, won last years Moonee Valley Cup 2500m, other than that no real form > 2000m
Tavago, won last years Australian Derby 2400m, done little couple of runs in Melbourne since spell

Saturday 15 October, 2016 - 3rd Acceptances

No Horse Trainer Weight
1 Preferment (NZ) Chris Waller 56.5
2 Our Ivanhowe (Ger) Lee & Anthony Freedman 56
3 The United States (Ire) Robert Hickmott 55.5
4 Hartnell (GB) John O'Shea 55
5 Exosphere (GB) Lee & Anthony Freedman 55
6 Who Shot Thebarman (NZ) Chris Waller 55
7 Scottish (Ire) Charlie Appleby 54.5
8 Sir Isaac Newton (GB) Aidan O'Brien 54.5
9 Tarzino (NZ) Mick Price 54
10 Gallante (Ire) Robert Hickmott 53.5
11 Grand Marshal (GB) Chris Waller 53.5
12 Almoonqith (USA) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig 53.5
13 It's Somewhat (USA) John O'Shea 53
14 Sir John Hawkwood (Ire) John P Thompson 53
15 Tally John O'Shea 52.5
16 Articus (Fr) Andreas Wohler 52.5
17 Jameka Ciaron Maher 52
18 Real Love Darren Weir 52
19 Set Square Ciaron Maher 51.5
20 Howard Be Thy Name Darren Weir 51.5
21 Sacred Master (NZ) Chris Waller 51
22 Big Memory (Fr) Tony McEvoy 51
23 Miss Rose De Lago Danny O'Brien 50.5
24 Fanatic (NZ) Graeme Sanders 50
25 Antonio Giuseppe (NZ) Chris Waller 50
26 Go Dreaming Grant Kluske 50
27 De Little Engine Danny O'Brien 50
28 Master Zephyr (GB) Darren Weir 50
29 Pemberley (NZ) Ciaron Maher 50
30 Vengeur Masque (Ire) Michael Moroney 50

Sir Isaac Newton, all wins 2000m or less, prefers a soft track
Articus, good strike rate, all wins 2000m, placed only starts longer
Real Love, another with good strike rate, normally races on pace so race should suit
Tally, most of his form over 2000m or less, did run 3rd Australian Derby (2400m)
Set Square, 2014 Oaks winner 2500m, mixed form since
Gallante, on pace stayer, won last years Sydney Cup, prefers a soft track
Howard Be Thy Name, won last years SA Derby, all form on good tracks

Sir John Hawkwood, this years Metropilitan winner, on pace stayer, race should suit
Sacred Master, this years Newcastle Cup winner, likely to get back early, will need luck in running
Antonio Giuseppe, improving stayer, runner-up Metropiltan, race should suit
Preferment, Australian Cup / BMW winner, can be a bit inconsistent, best foot forward a definite chance
Who Shot Thebarman, previously unplaced twice in this race, perhaps a place with luck in running
Almoonqith, last years Geelong / Sandown Cups winner, form since uninspiring

Final Field

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Weight
1 Preferment (NZ) Chris Waller Hugh Bowman 57
2 Our Ivanhowe (Ger) Lee & Anthony Freedman Dwayne Dunn 56.5
3 Exospheric (GB) Lee & Anthony Freedman Damien Oliver 55.5
4 Scottish (Ire) Charlie Appleby Kerrin McEvoy 55
5 Sir Isaac Newton (GB) Aidan O'Brien Colm O'Donoghue 55
6 Tarzino (NZ) Mick Price Craig Newitt 54.5
7 Almoonqith (USA) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig Michael Walker 54
8 Sir John Hawkwood (Ire) John P Thompson Blake Spriggs 53.5
9 Articus (Fr) Andreas Wohler Zac Purton 53
10 Tally John O'Shea Brenton Avdulla 53
11 Jameka Ciaron Maher Nicholas Hall 52.5
12 Real Love Darren Weir Craig Williams 52.5
13 Set Square Ciaron Maher Michael Dee (a0) 52
14 Big Memory (Fr) Tony McEvoy Chris Parnham 51.5
15 Sacred Master (NZ) Chris Waller Tommy Berry 51.5
16 Fanatic (NZ) Graeme Sanders Dean Yendall 50.5
17 Pemberley (NZ) Ciaron Maher Ben Allen (a0) 50.5
18 Go Dreaming Grant Kluske Katelyn Mallyon 50.5
19e De Little Engine Danny O'Brien Ben E Thompson (a0) 50.5
20e Vengeur Masque (Ire) Michael Moroney Patrick Moloney 50.5

Barrier draw to come

Final Field (after barrier draw)

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Preferment (NZ) Chris Waller Hugh Bowman 15 57
2 Our Ivanhowe (Ger) Lee & Anthony Freedman Dwayne Dunn 6 56.5
3 Exospheric (GB) Lee & Anthony Freedman Damien Oliver 3 55.5
4 Scottish (Ire) Charlie Appleby Kerrin McEvoy 7 55
5 Sir Isaac Newton (GB) Aidan O'Brien Colm O'Donoghue 9 55
6 Tarzino (NZ) Mick Price Craig Newitt 4 54.5
7 Almoonqith (USA) David & B Hayes & T Dabernig Michael Walker 2 54
8 Sir John Hawkwood (Ire) John P Thompson Blake Spriggs 5 53.5
9 Articus (Fr) Andreas Wohler Zac Purton 11 53
10 Tally John O'Shea Brenton Avdulla 19 53
11 Jameka Ciaron Maher Nicholas Hall 13 52.5
12 Real Love Darren Weir Craig Williams 10 52.5
13 Set Square Ciaron Maher Michael Dee (a0) 20 52
14 Big Memory (Fr) Tony McEvoy Chris Parnham 12 51.5
15 Sacred Master (NZ) Chris Waller Tommy Berry 8 51.5
16 Fanatic (NZ) Graeme Sanders Dean Yendall 16 50.5
17 Pemberley (NZ) Ciaron Maher Ben Allen (a0) 17 50.5
18 Go Dreaming Grant Kluske Katelyn Mallyon 1 50.5
19e De Little Engine Danny O'Brien Ben E Thompson (a0) 14 50.5
20e Vengeur Masque (Ire) Michael Moroney Patrick Moloney 18 50.5

Thought it a bit strange when I checked out the form of Exosphere, leading to my comments “no wins beyond 1400m” thus dismissing the horses chances. The horse in this race is the overseas version of Exosphere, now called Exospheric. So, an update.

Exospheric, winner of four races from 2000m-2400m in England, traveled well, settled in well. Nice barrier, Cups winning jockey Damien Oliver to ride

Latest market

Jameka $4.20
Scottish $7
Real Love $7.50
Articus $10
Sacred Master $13
Sir Isaac Newton $14
Sir John Hawkwood $15
Exospheric $15
Tally $18
Our Ivanhowe $26
Preferment $31
Pemberley $41
Almoonqith $61
De Little Engine $67
Go Dreaming $151
Vengeur Masque $251