{"id":7795,"date":"2026-11-03T07:40:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T18:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=7795"},"modified":"2026-11-03T08:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:09:28","slug":"the-ultimate-melbourne-cup-matchmaking-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/11\/the-ultimate-melbourne-cup-matchmaking-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne Cup Matchmaker Quiz | Who Should You Back?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Match your personality with a Melbourne Cup runner in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/melbourne-cup-2026-quiz\/\">Melbourne Cup matchmaking quiz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-featured-category-links\">\n   <section class=\"entain-block featured-category-links-block links-1 \"\n    data-slider-settings='{\n      \"autoPlay\": 5000,\n      \"pageDots\": true,\n      \"prevNextButtons\": false\n      }'>\n          <div class=\"featured-category-item hoverable\"\n        style=\"--featured-cat-bg:url(https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Melbourne-Cup-Background-1-876x566.jpg)\">\n        <a class=\"featured-category-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/melbourne-cup-2026-quiz\/\">\n          <div class=\"featured-category-link-text\">\n                          <h2 style=\"\">Click here to take the Quiz<\/h2>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"featured-category-link__image hoverable-thumb\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                  alt=\"Click here to take the Quiz\"\n                  src=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Melbourne-Cup-Background-1-876x566.jpg\" \/>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          \n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-hero-news\">\n<section class=\"entain-block news-block hero-news-block \">\n    <div class=\"hero-articles-grid\"><div class=\"grid-item\">      <div class=\"hero-item grid-item-0\">\n        <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-33931 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-horse-racing category-horse-racing-tips tag-melbourne-cup\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/11\/2026-melbourne-cup-day-tips-preview-flemington-tuesday-3-november\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: 2026 Melbourne Cup Day Tips &#038; 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TAB Staff<\/span>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>      <\/div><\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-entain-race-card-odds\">    <section class=\"entain-block erd-odds-block \"><section id=\"erd-odds-section\" class=\"erd erd-odds-section erd-tab race-open \"> <h2>Melbourne Cup <span class=\"erd-odds-section__event-details\">2026 Odds<\/span><\/h2> <div class='erd-wrapper'> <div class=\"erd-odds-header\"> <div class='erd-description'> <div class=\"erd-description\"> <span class=\"race-name\" style=\"font-weight:500;\">Flemington R7 &#8211; Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1)<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"race-status-meta open\" data-status=\"open\" data-market-url=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" data-start-time=\"1793678400\"> <span class=\"race-status\">Open<\/span> <span class=\"race-status-text\">Race time:&nbsp;<\/span> <span class=\"race-start unix-datetime\" data-unix-datetime=\"1793678400\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"erd-table-wrapper\"> <table id='erd-odds' data-current-page=\"0\" data-total-pages=\"1\" data-total-rows=\"24\" data-rows-per-page='30' class=\"erd-odds-table erd-full-width open-market\" style=\"--silk-url:url(https:\/\/cdn.prod.pricekinetics.com\/silks\/sprites\/cerberus\/betmakers-bWVldGluZzo2NDM4ODgxNDQ5NTI4NTYwODU-R7_SPRITE_64x64.png);--icon-size:32px; table-layout:fixed;\"> <colgroup class=\"erd-odds-cols\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_icon\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_entrant\"> <col class=\"erd-odds_price\"> <\/colgroup> <tbody> <!-- Add one runner per table row --> <tr id='bfc9a0ac-581a-4364-8e12-88058c16b1db' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:0'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>1. Sons And Lovers (3)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 57.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">44512<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Joseph O&#8217;brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">23.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">7.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='bfc9a0ac-581a-4364-8e12-88058c16b1db'> <td colspan='4'>Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 in the G3 Kilternan Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2414m, 2.25 len behind Arabian Crown with 63.5kg at $15. The race before that won by a head in the G2 Prix Maurice De Nieuil at Longchamp on July 14 over 2800m defeating Parachutiste carrying 59kg at $2.60. Top weight but brings classy international form and should go very well.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='d46bf448-8d68-4080-98f8-e7c68955dc93' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:1'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>2. Trustyourinstinct (18)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 57kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">21214<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: James McDonald<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Joseph O&#8217;brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">10.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">3.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='d46bf448-8d68-4080-98f8-e7c68955dc93'> <td colspan='4'>Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 in the G1 Irish St Leger Stakes at Curragh on September 13 over 2816m, 4.5 len behind Scandinavia carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Before that won by 0.8 len in the G2 Curragh Cup on July 19 over 2816m defeating Happy Pharoah carrying 62kg at $7.50. Brings a lovely profile and strong international form, and the man in the saddle goes okay too.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='f5f372c7-8fe1-406c-a91e-64c10fbf257b' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:2'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>3. Knight&#8217;s Choice (2)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 56.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">x0930<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Robbie Dolan<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: J G Symons &#038; S Laxon<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">41.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">9.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='f5f372c7-8fe1-406c-a91e-64c10fbf257b'> <td colspan='4'>Most recently eased back early on 14th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 10 len behind Kingswood carrying 55kg at $31. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, head behind Pinhole with 56kg at $7. Shock winner of 2024 Cup with more weight this time, hard to see him repeating the dose.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='830c881f-9317-4d7a-b3b2-1174607059a9' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:3'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>4. Middle Earth (1)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 56.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">87898<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Mark Zahra<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">17.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">5.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='830c881f-9317-4d7a-b3b2-1174607059a9'> <td colspan='4'>At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 in the G1 Ws Cox Plate at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 7 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 59kg at $71. The race before that 9th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Kingswood carrying 55kg at $61. Ticking along as well as he was last year and has claims.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='a7e25c8a-5d61-469f-884f-551c46cd0c76' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:4'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>5. Vauban (22)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 56.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">133&#215;9<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Jordan Childs<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Gai Waterhouse &#038; Adrian Bott<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">41.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">9.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='a7e25c8a-5d61-469f-884f-551c46cd0c76'> <td colspan='4'>Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 6 len behind Point Of Law carrying 60.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 in the G1 He Tancred Stakes at Rosehill on March 28 over 2400m, slow going 5 len behind Aeliana carrying 59kg at $7. Fourth crack at the Cup, only second up here and 3200m remains a worry.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='0ca5509f-3361-4bd8-8c1e-6dd63cedb07a' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:5'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>6. Enfjaar (8)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 56kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">381&#215;3<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Ray Dawson<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Roger Varian<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">26.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">8.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='0ca5509f-3361-4bd8-8c1e-6dd63cedb07a'> <td colspan='4'>Second run back. First-up after three months held ground to the line 3rd of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Kingswood carrying 54.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 16 in the LR Wolferton Stakes at Ascot on June 16 over 2011m, 5 len behind Map Of Stars carrying 59.5kg at $13. Very game first up, not sure he wants 3200m though.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='275b14b2-4d39-4003-a042-3c775b9288c2' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:6'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>7. Royal Supremacy (21)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 56kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">1&#215;910<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Ben Allen<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">51.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">11.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='275b14b2-4d39-4003-a042-3c775b9288c2'> <td colspan='4'>Last start 15th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 17 len behind Kingswood with 54.5kg at $13. The run before that won by 0.8 len in the G3 Jra Cup at Caulfield on September 27 over 2000m defeating Future History with 60kg at $4.80. Had some excuses last time but 3200m is a worry.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='ecf3c298-db04-44db-9250-9795144db918' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:7'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>8. Wine Dark Sea (23)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 56kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">151&#215;0<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Damian Lane<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Harry Charlton<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">41.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">9.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='ecf3c298-db04-44db-9250-9795144db918'> <td colspan='4'>Second run back. First-up after two months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 6 len behind Kingswood with 54.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 13 len in a Rating 85 at Carlisle on June 24 over 2212m defeating Golden West carrying 64kg at $1.80. Up in trip should suit but needed to see more last time.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='63697ed5-6cf9-4928-be43-b4c712acfac1' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:9'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>10. Goodie Two Shoes (19)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 55kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">x8210<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Wayne Lordan<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Joseph O&#8217;brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">23.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">6.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='63697ed5-6cf9-4928-be43-b4c712acfac1'> <td colspan='4'>Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 in the G3 Kilternan Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2414m, 9 len behind Arabian Crown with 62kg at $34. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose in the G2 Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood on August 1 over 2816m defeating Santorini Star carrying 61kg at $9. Ran very well in this last year, more weight now, place probably best again.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='c11c4a67-145e-49cc-b11b-77f8acf9cfe6' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:10'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>11. Juja Kibo (14)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 55kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">x3211<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Sam Clipperton<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">12.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">4.40<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='c11c4a67-145e-49cc-b11b-77f8acf9cfe6'> <td colspan='4'>Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.5 len in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m defeating Kings Valley carrying 58kg at $7.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a G2 The Metropolitan at Randwick on October 3 over 2400m in soft going defeating Aethelwulf with 56.5kg at $5.50. Flying off moderate tempos, if he can convert that to two miles he&#8217;ll run well.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='d9cb45f7-43cb-4e93-b2a6-4c7e98eb46c1' class='runner fave' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:11'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>12. Hopewell Rock (15)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 54.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">3612x<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Zac Lloyd<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: George Boughey<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">6.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">2.90<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='d9cb45f7-43cb-4e93-b2a6-4c7e98eb46c1'> <td colspan='4'>Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 22 at York Ebor Handicap August 22 over 2816m, a head behind Daiquiri Bay with 60.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) May 2 over 2414m, 1.75 len behind Daiquiri Bay carrying 61kg at $5.50. Progressive stayer with the right form lines, looks a strong winning chance.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='c7e15cf9-f6b8-40f2-a14b-56d9261e55c1' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:12'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>13. Onesmoothoperator (13)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 54.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">9&#215;090<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Declan Bates<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Tim Fitzsimmons<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">51.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">12.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='c7e15cf9-f6b8-40f2-a14b-56d9261e55c1'> <td colspan='4'>At the latest run 11th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 9 len behind Point Of Law carrying 57kg at $21. Before that got back early 9th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Pinhole with 58kg at $26. Not going nearly well enough.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='abfb544d-473c-4aeb-ac5e-54c56a03aa2f' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:13'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>14. Soul Of Spain (5)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 54.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">68378<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Tommy Berry<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">20.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">6.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='abfb544d-473c-4aeb-ac5e-54c56a03aa2f'> <td colspan='4'>At the latest run 8th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Kingswood carrying 53kg at $61. The start before that 7th of 9 in a G2 The Metropolitan at Randwick on October 3 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Juja Kibo with 58.5kg at $7.50. Had some excuses latest but this looks too tough.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='286fdfd2-9251-4a83-9dbf-054cf733696a' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:14'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>15. Zahrann (11)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 54.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">x4106<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Ben Melham<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">35.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">9.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='286fdfd2-9251-4a83-9dbf-054cf733696a'> <td colspan='4'>Last start 6th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 4 len behind Kingswood with 53kg at $7.50. Before that 11th of 13 in the G1 Turnbull Stakes at this track on October 3 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 56.5kg at $12. Worked home quite well last time but the 3200m is an unknown.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='e71273ff-6288-4653-bce7-0b68242c4cbc' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:15'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>16. So You Are (7)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 54kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">21111<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Rachel King<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Bjorn Baker<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">10.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">3.80<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='e71273ff-6288-4653-bce7-0b68242c4cbc'> <td colspan='4'>On a four run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len in the G3 Bendigo Cup on October 28 over 2400m defeating Berkeley Square carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len in the G3 Atc St Leger Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 2600m in soft going defeating Tempesti with 57.5kg at $3.30. Other form potentially stronger but he&#8217;s flying, not the worst.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='6c13757f-f83d-4e8a-a225-4da35a4b1949' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:16'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>17. Future History (12)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 53.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">x3249<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Jamie Melham<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Gregory Hickman<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">46.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">11.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='6c13757f-f83d-4e8a-a225-4da35a4b1949'> <td colspan='4'>At the latest run 9th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Juja Kibo with 57kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 2 len behind Pinhole with 57kg at $7. Going along okay but this is too tough.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='55764eda-4bd7-4b45-b536-5f54ec4fc9c0' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:17'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>18. James J Braddock (24)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 53.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">136&#215;6<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Craig Williams<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Joseph O&#8217;brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">23.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">7.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='55764eda-4bd7-4b45-b536-5f54ec4fc9c0'> <td colspan='4'>Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 in the G3 Kilternan Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2414m, 4 len behind Arabian Crown carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a nose in the G3 Leopardstown Derby Trial on May 10 over 2011m defeating Pierre Bonnard with 59.5kg at $10. Epsom Derby placegetter but form since has been mixed, inclined to risk.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='f66fdfe1-9a34-41e5-83ba-0dc8a781e6c3' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:18'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>19. Kizlyar (20)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 53.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">1x2x0<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Beau Mertens<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Joseph O&#8217;brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">46.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">11.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='f66fdfe1-9a34-41e5-83ba-0dc8a781e6c3'> <td colspan='4'>Second-up today. Last run raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 4 len behind Juja Kibo with 56kg at $3.80. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field in the G3 Irish St Leger Trial Stakes at Curragh on August 22 over 2816m, 4.5 len behind Queenstown with 61kg at $4.30. Went way too slow at Aus debut, could be a knockout hope up in trip.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='3f805fc4-97bc-4482-b587-6278b60f4612' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:19'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>20. Point Of Law (9)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 53kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">141&#215;1<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Ethan Brown<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">8.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">3.20<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='3f805fc4-97bc-4482-b587-6278b60f4612'> <td colspan='4'>Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m defeating Small Fry carrying 55kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len in a 3yo Mdn Sw at Newbury on May 15 over 2011m defeating Hatteen with 60.5kg at $1.60. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Huge win at local debut in fast time, lightly raced and if he brings that form he&#8217;ll go close again.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='35e50858-b0ba-473f-8400-1fd88e9a64d9' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:20'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>21. Strictly Business (4)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 53kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">2&#215;000<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Dean Yendall<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Thomas Carberry<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">51.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">13.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='35e50858-b0ba-473f-8400-1fd88e9a64d9'> <td colspan='4'>Most recently ran last of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 14 len behind Juja Kibo with 55kg at $81. The race before that ran second last of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 10 len behind Pinhole with 55.5kg at $71. Not going nearly well enough.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='9b5c7b52-8ba7-4b37-9ceb-b0065eeb8a73' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:21'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>22. Mr Monaco (16)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 52.5kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">x4013<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">26.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">7.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='9b5c7b52-8ba7-4b37-9ceb-b0065eeb8a73'> <td colspan='4'>Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 0.8 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 57.5kg at $16. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len in a G3 The Bart Cummings at this track on October 3 over 2520m in the wet defeating Litzdeel carrying 54kg at $8. Past two have been good, should run well for wider exotics.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='51393e87-62cc-4e66-8eb3-ca436a86fb16' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:22'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>23. Zakouma (10)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 52kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">x6650<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: William Pike<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Grahame Begg<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">26.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">7.50<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='51393e87-62cc-4e66-8eb3-ca436a86fb16'> <td colspan='4'>Most recently ran last of 11 in the G2 Crystal Mile at this track on October 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Surfin&#8217; Bird with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Pinhole carrying 57kg at $7. Ignore last week when sharply back in trip, he was building nicely prior.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr id='5954232a-c6c6-4a6f-b936-347e1c9dfd9b' class='runner' > <td class=\"entrant\"> <div class='runner-icon-wrapper'> <div class='runner-icon' style='--index:23'><\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"entrant fixed\"> <div class='runner-details-wrapper'> <div class='runner-details'> <span class='runner-name'>24. Shockletz (17)<\/span> <div class='additionals' style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:row;column-gap:6px;\"> <div class=\"additionals-metrics\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class='weight'> 51kg<\/span><span class=\"form\">64162<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"additionals-meta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;row-gap:3px;\"><span class=\"jockey\">J: Harry Coffey<\/span><span class=\"trainer\">T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <td class='win'> <div class=\"odds-button-wrapper\"> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">12.00<\/span><span class=\"label\">WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"odds-button\" type=\"button\"> <a class=\"odds-price-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\/flemington\/0d0e7123-56f9-457a-8ea1-b17e60e4ebd4\" target=\"_blank\"> <div class=\"odds-price-content\"><span class=\"odds\">4.40<\/span><span class=\"label\">PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='runner-comment' data-entrant-id='5954232a-c6c6-4a6f-b936-347e1c9dfd9b'> <td colspan='4'>At the latest run 2nd of 15 in the G3 Tesio Stakes at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 0.5 len behind Soverato with 58kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Pinhole with 55.5kg at $6. Past two have been excellent Cup trials and now up in trip with no weight, look out.<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class='scratched runner' > <td><\/td> <td class='fixed' colspan=\"3\"><span class='scratched-name'>9. Asterix (6)<\/span><span class='scratched-time'>SCRATCHED: <span class=\"unix-datetime\" data-unix-datetime='1793662544'><\/span><\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <div class=\"erd-disclaimer\">Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit <a class=\"erd-disclaimer-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/racing\" _target=\"blank\"><span>www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. 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