Horse Whisperer, I'm not sure I agree with 'Viewed is a great example and the year Efficient won it could hardly be regarded as one of the top chances and it's winning price showed' as while they were both seemingly out of form at the time, they definitely had class and both were Derby winners.

While I didn't personally didn't back either of them, I won't dispute that Capecover has an outside chance, so best of luck!!

Regarding Harris Tweed, I haven't seen any of its spring form, how's it travelling Chuck?

So You Think was a great call. Could be anything!

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Twoshoes what I meant was they wernt regarded as up there with the top group one horses leading up to the Cup. Yes they raced in the top group 1 races but they were hardly competitive. Viewed's best win was the group 2 Brisbane Cup and Efficient had won the derby and vase. Neither of the horses had even placed in any group races in the prep leading into their cup win.

Fair play Horse Whisperer!

I completely see where you're coming from and agree you need a horse or two outside the box to throw some spice into the mix.

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Yes that was my point. Also why post news when its not news?

Yes I agree the best is yet to come from Vigor. It will be interesting to see what Williams gets for alledgedly causing that interference.

Speed Gifted is still not exposed enough for mine. In his three wins in Australia
he has not beaten strong fields - although he has looked pretty good. In the one start against reasonable strength he went OK but not brilliant. But for a horse with so few starts it is hard to tell what potential might be developed.

Agree with your thinking about Roman Emperor.

I have the same thought on Viewed and Zipping. PP was good as well. Efficient effort was good.

the trainer is was very happy with its progress over in NZ, but did put in a poor run on saturday in the kelt capital

Just checking market and Zipping doesn't appear to be nominated for the CC so I'm guessing he's being aimed at the MC or MVC.

Yep Williams on Maldivian got 10 meetings at Spring Carnival time - clearly stewards not impressed.

Possibly he put paid to the chances of a couple of runners - maybe also flaterring the win by Efficient.

Nice work Chuck and Restless,

Have seen the Noms for the Yalumba. Do horses generally win or place in the top 4 of the Yalumba, then win the Caulfield Cup? Any available stats?
The Herbert Power also has some interesting runners.

I saw a couple of the imports are running again in the Caulfield Cup and then the Melbourne. It makes much more sense than running straight up in the Melbourne.

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Profound Beauty is back, I found some form for Kirklees and Cima De Triomphe if anyone is interested:
Cima De Triomphe Kirklees form

Apparently Francesca Cumani will be doing some media work as well, which is almost the most exciting news of the Spring Carnival - ha ha

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