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By Lilydale_Steve - It is true that the age stats are tenuous as horses are 2 different ages at one stage of the year as Europe have the horses birthday as a different time of year. I got the age stats from a website and although i`m not sure, i am guessing they have worked it out on ...
13 November 2011 at 2011-11-13T14:14:35+11:0014:11
By sacamano - Picked up Red Cadeaux in the sweep which was nice! Hats off to Americain though for making the most out of a bad situation. Class horse.
04 November 2011 at 2011-11-04T14:24:13+11:0014:11
By gartman - Like I said mate I tip every race, every day, you only tip the ones you think are going to win but still only manage a strike rate of 12%. This is growing old fast, not sure why you singled me out and busted my balls. I put plenty into this site and for the record ...
02 November 2011 at 2011-11-02T12:02:18+11:0012:11
By RedCorner - picked it up 25%. Needed Red Cadeuax to get up to make it well and truly profitable.
01 November 2011 at 2011-11-01T19:51:00+11:0019:11
By surround12 - my 5 selections finished in the top 9
01 November 2011 at 2011-11-01T18:58:01+11:0018:11
By goldenwing - Do you NOT bet often ? . Looking for great value CUP DAY ? .. Look up my selections,which are well priced @ $10. Feel free to ask questions on how to place bets.
31 October 2011 at 2011-10-31T14:07:34+11:0014:10
By BestSelections - Very open MELB Cup anyone could win it , Think all ticks head to DUNADEN, UNUSUAL SUSPECT is the one at oddsUNUSUAL SUSPECT Flemington Race 7 No 7 at 3:00Emirates Melbourne Cup - Open (3200m)Your comment: Did not get much room in straight had to change runs few tim...
30 October 2011 at 2011-10-30T12:31:03+11:0012:10
By oodmutler - Shamrocker 24Red Cadeaux 16Hawk Island 18Lost in The Moment 3Lucas Cranach 11Older Than Time 20Moyenne Corniche 17Jukebox Jury 6****** Niwot was 9 not 6...haha
29 October 2011 at 2011-10-29T18:47:45+11:0018:10
By willdozer - King gladiator 200 to 1. Serious horse. Had a nibble now but definitely watching him with a view to next yeae
11 October 2011 at 2011-10-11T20:42:50+11:0020:10
By oodmutler - With Flexi betting, could be best to collate some selections, and then place the FF bets individually.
25 September 2011 at 2011-09-25T22:38:04+10:0022:09
By MoneyTalks - He will run in the Caulfield Cup onto the Melbourne Cup.
13 September 2011 at 2011-09-13T10:31:27+10:0010:09
By Pluggerduck - IMO breeding and the almighty dollar has taken over the industry as it does with the majority of sports and as they say money is the root of all evil !!! Dato obviously has more kids than we know about !!!!!!!
09 November 2010 at 2010-11-09T23:52:33+11:0023:11
By Hawkeye - Thanks Cracka thats what I was interested in
05 November 2010 at 2010-11-05T14:40:21+11:0014:11
By THEGOODOIL - THEGOODOIL: STARTS WITH A BANG ON MELBOURNE CUP DAYThe buyer of my selections TODAY will be well pleased as the 1st selection SALUTES AT THE JUICY ODDS OF $15.00 In SPECTROLITE at FLEMINGTON.THEGOODOIL has selected 1 selection for each of the races today at Flemin...
02 November 2010 at 2010-11-02T11:00:02+11:0011:11
By silver17308 - jazzern23 ma lucky day is a gelding
01 November 2010 at 2010-11-01T15:38:33+11:0015:11
By Frappe - You've pretty much mentioned the two major lead up events from a social perspective. Call of the card Monday at lunch at the Crown is certainly worth a ticket. The Calcutta on the Sunday night isn't bad either- that was also held at crown last year
27 October 2010 at 2010-10-27T00:46:17+11:000:10
By Runny - hey guys, just wanted to get the word out there that I am chasing three tickets to the Cup... have managed to secure some nice seats for Derby Day in the Hill Stand from Ebay, but we're still chasing some tickets for the Cup if anyone is looking to offload or know...
21 October 2010 at 2010-10-21T17:15:40+11:0017:10
By sarathg - Tried that plugger, check ur wall post
19 October 2010 at 2010-10-19T02:51:59+11:002:10
By Trackawinner - Thanks All please go to http://www.puntersparadise.com.au/forum/150th-Melbourne-Cup-2010_6613/
30 July 2010 at 2010-07-30T18:17:03+10:0018:07
By punta - Had a little something on LORD DUCAL.. Got $11's which made the night ok.
26 November 2009 at 2009-11-26T21:48:50+11:0021:11

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