My early pick for the CC is Sixty Seconds with 50.5kg. Judging by yesterdays run has come back better than ever. Didn't see the real Sixty Seconds in the AJC Australian Oaks in April. Currently quoted around 10/1

I could'nt agree more Rogan Josh, i backed Sixty Seconds for the Caulfield Cup a month ago and although i missed the money yesterday, i'm feeling pretty confident in the cup, it was a excellent trial.

Yes he has to be a chance... Also think Carnegie will push on after a slow start, and really like Mon Mekki. Think she is way over the odds, and is sure to make the field.

I like Sky Heights at this stage.

Has only 1/2 kg more than when he ran a nose 2nd to Ethereal in last years CC.

Would you be backing Ethereal in this years CC with 1/2 kg more than she carried last year?

I think that answers itself.

Benarrivo.

northerly

Caulfield Cup - 3rd Acceptances:

1 NORTHERLY Fred Kersley 58
2 UNIVERSAL PRINCE Bede Murray 56
3 SANDMASON (GB) Tony McEvoy 55.5
4 HELENE VITALITY (NZ) David Hayes 54.5
5 CARNEGIE EXPRESS (NZ) David Payne 54
6 HATHA ANNA (IRE) Saeed Bin Suroor 54
7 FIELDS OF OMAGH Tony McEvoy 53.5
8 FREEMASON John Hawkes 53.5
9 MAGUIRE (NZ) Jon Collins 53.5
10 RAIN GAUGE George Hanlon 53.5
11 BEEKEEPER (GB) Saeed Bin Suroor 53
12 DRESS CIRCLE (NZ) Gai Waterhouse 53
13 KAAPSTAD WAY (NZ) Chris Wood 53
14 HAIL (NZ) Bruce Marsh 52.5
15 HENDERSON BAY (NZ) Neville McBurney 52.5
16 HEY PRONTO (NZ) Gai Waterhouse 52.5
17 MAGICAL MISS Bart Cummings 52.5
18 DASH FOR CASH Rick Hore-Lacy 52
19 NATIVE JAZZ (NZ) Myles Plumb 52
20 PENTASTIC David Hall 52
21 PRIZED GEM (NZ) Murray Baker 52
22 REPUBLIC LASS Guy Walter 52
23 VICTORY SMILE (NZ) Donna Logan 52 1.5
24 CYCLADES (NZ) Cydne Evans 51.5
25 DISTINCTLY SECRET (NZ) Mark Walker 51.5
26 SPIRIT OF WESTBURY (NZ) Cliff Brown 51.5
27 GREY SONG Tommy Hughes 51
28 MEDIA PUZZLE (USA) Dermot Weld 51
29 THONG CLASSIC Pat Carey 51
30 THE A TRAIN (NZ) Cliff Brown 50.5
31 THE BIG ASK (NZ) Michael Moroney 50.5
32 BIG PAT Peter Tulloch 50
33 THE SECONDMORTGAGE (NZ) Michael Moroney 50
34 TULLY THUNDER Ross McDonald 50
35 BEDOUIN John O'Shea 49.5
36 FIRETAINE (NZ) Stuart Webb 49.5
37 GENTLE GENIUS Tony Wildman 49
38 GOLD LOTTEY Graeme Rogerson 49
39 LESTER THUNDERWING Ken Keys 49
40 MANANG (NZ) Lee Freedman 49
41 MISS MELISS (NZ) Bart Cummings 49
42 NATIONAL TREASURE (NZ) Gai Waterhouse 49
43 PIACHAY (NZ) David Hall 49
44 TYROLEAN Bart Cummings 49

Sixty Seconds gone amiss - bled I think?!

Early tips now are Magical Miss, Pentastic and Distinctly Secret

Hi, I see native jazz is still in the hunt. I will be looking very carefully at this horses lead up form. Miles Plumb does set his top chances for key races with a fair degree of success.

I'm not claiming anything yet as I havn't done a detailed study this campaign, just pointing out a potential chance if fitness etc. is there.

Good punting, Horse cents

I reckon it will be either Carnegie Express or Rain Gauge. I think the toppy will struggle at the weight and distance, but what a champion. You can't write him off because he will be on the pace and trying to stave off the challenges.

Caulfield Cup final field - Barrier draw tomorrow. My early selections are all still running.

1 NORTHERLY Fred Kersley 58
2 UNIVERSAL PRINCE Bede Murray 56
3 SANDMASON (GB) Tony McEvoy 55.5
4 HELENE VITALITY (NZ) David Hayes 54.5
5 FIELDS OF OMAGH Tony McEvoy 53.5
6 FREEMASON John Hawkes 53.5
7 MAGUIRE (NZ) Jon Collins 53.5
8 RAIN GAUGE George Hanlon 53.5
9 BEEKEEPER (GB) Saeed Bin Suroor 53
10 KAAPSTAD WAY (NZ) Chris Wood 53
11 MAGICAL MISS Bart Cummings 52.5
12 DASH FOR CASH Rick Hore-Lacy 52
13 PENTASTIC David Hall 52
14 PRIZED GEM (NZ) Murray Baker 52
15 REPUBLIC LASS Guy Walter 52
16 DISTINCTLY SECRET (NZ) Mark Walker 51.5
17 THE SECONDMORTGAGE (NZ) Michael Moroney 50
18 TULLY THUNDER Ross McDonald 50
19 HEY PRONTO (1st emg) Gai Waterhouse 52.5
20 HAIL (NZ) (2nd emg) Bruce Marsh 52.5
21 GREY SONG (3rd emg) Tommy Hughes 51