Defier's win was a fluke? So that makes 3 flukes in a row this preparation. Crikey, must be the luckiest horse on the planet.

The main danger to Defier's chances for the rest of this prep is the fact that John Hawkes is now spruiking the horse. Watch out for short odds and an inexplicable 3 lengths 5th place.

Sunlines first up run on a heavy track flattened her. Thats why they didnt start her for so long after that. She simply needed the run last time out and they were not going to give her another hard run again. That is why she didn't carve out a quick middle sectional which she always does when she is right. You will see the real Sunline next start. I only hope the humble pie is in evidence afterwards from some of the knockers.

Reenster, you made two points in this post -

1 - Pointing out Excellerator's excellent effort

2 - Watch out for Defier: an inexplicable 5th placing may come up

Well done, spot on with both.

If only I could have gotten a price about Defier running 5th!!

Be cautious did anyone ever think "trainer
leave the best thing till last" think about
it ,do you think Sunline trainer wanted to
win the George main or the Cox plate? i think
we all know whats Sunline trainer is up to.
If what i said is true will be better for
punters to bet on Sunline in the Cox plate to
get a better odds than usual.and by all means
i would never rid off and understimate this
champion mare.
cheers!