Melbourne Cup

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Galilee66
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Greetings from Melbourne - there has been a strong move here today for Basaltico - $50 into $25 - does anyone know anything about its form? the track here (Flemington) tomorrow (Aust time) will not be soft - there might be some rain but it has been so dry that it is unlikely to be softer than a Dead 3 - and that only after they water it tonight.

Appreciate any info.

cheers
Galilee66
Seabird
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If you go to

www.racingpost.com

then put Basaltico in the search window and select 'horses' you'll see his complete form.

Could be an interesting each way bet at 30 / 8.6 on Betfair at the moment. Excellent trainer, don't know about the jockey though.

Seabird
Galilee66
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Thanks Seabird - will do.

cheers
Galilee66
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$45m on the win pool, $31m on the place!
Galilee66
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There was about $97 million bet all up on the Cup on the 3 Totalisators in Australia - probably another $50 million held by bookmakers.

The Melbourne Cup in Australia is equivalent to your Grand National - even people who don't bet week by week have a flutter on the Cup.

Don't forget to trade on Oaks Day on the Thursday - the liquidity won't match Cup Day - but that should make trading a bit easier.

BTW - the move on Basaltico came to nothing!

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Galilee66
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