I guess I was in part correct, one of the main rules was broken, just it was the weight one and not gender of the horse. I had gold trip rated well and my only bet on the race was a First 4 however only had it for 2nd onwards as the weight scared me off.

My 3 other main picks had varying results (Smokin romans, without a fight and montefilia). I was really high on montefilia but my hopes were crushed when 300m into the race she had been taken back to last.

I had all of the top 9 in my first 4 but not having gold trip to win cost me.

Melb cup is always a bit of fun although my losing drought stretches to another year longer. Hopefully we have the crew back for another tilt next year