(Firstly, can anyone recommend a reputable place to place a bet online?

And who should I bet on? )

SO who are you betting on? Still no idea? Well check out this page for a guide to picking the winner.

The latest odds are ...
(horse number/ name/ win/ place)

014 Media Puzzle $5.00 $2.00
001 Vinnie Roe $6.50 $2.35
020 Distinctly Secret $7.50 $2.65
009 Pugin $8.00 $2.75
011 Beekeeper $10.00 $3.25
010 Rain Gauge $13.00 $4.00
002 Jardine's Lookout $21.00 $6.00
016 Pentastic $21.00 $6.00
023 Miss Meliss $26.00 $7.25
024 Requiem $26.00 $7.25
019 Cyclades $34.00 $9.25
003 Daliapour $41.00 $11.00
005 Helene Vitality $41.00 $11.00
006 Hatha Anna $41.00 $11.00
017 Prized Gem $41.00 $11.00
004 Sandmason $51.00 $13.50
013 Hail $51.00 $13.50
018 Victory Smile $51.00 $13.50
022 Thong Classic $51.00 $13.50
015 Mr. Prudent $61.00 $16.00
012 County Tyrone $67.00 $17.50
021 Grey Song $67.00 $17.50
007 Freemason $81.00 $21.00
008 Maguire $81.00 $21.00



I just have to love the horse Jardine's Lookout that won't travel or train without his mate ... a small pony called Henry.

Who I will probably be betting for and why...

010 Rain Gauge
(Adam Spencer on Triple J said so)

016 Pentastic
(I just like the sound of it )

023 Miss Meliss
(One of my sisters and friends are named Melissa)

019 Cyclades
(My Dad told me to)

006 Hatha Anna
(I don't know, strange feeling...)

021 Grey Song
(One of my dearest friends is named Graham and I call him Grey).

Ok, and there are the thoughts and feelings of someone who obviously has a strong racing background . My theory in the past has been to bet for 10 of the horses, and increase my chances of getting it right. Unfortunately, it doesn't always cover the costs of the initial bets....

Hehe, I know what you mean, Tanzen when you make your picks. I always like to check out the colours myself (Gtho has just smacked his head in frustration, you realize )

So what is the weather going to be like tomorrow, Tanzen? I hear it makes a difference tothe horses but really I just need to know should I wear a nice snazzy summer outfit ( the strapless number with the plunging back) ... or will it be raincoats and galoushes?? Oh, and a hat! Sheesh, what a dilemma for the fashionable lady ... or even me for that matter.

nope, I'd never do that
I've watched the missus do it too often, and there's no point arguing

check this out, it's cute A Mug's Guide to the Melbourne Cup 2002

PS - Copago, not too sure about the weather. How much can a number help you anyway (This is Melbourne!! ).

It's supposed to be 29 and raining today - how do you dress for that? On my way into work it was freezing, boiling and raining slightly. This was all within 30 minutes. As far as what the weather will be like tomorrow, your guess is as good as mine!!

From the NSW TAB site which I set up an account with yesterday and managed to lose 68 cents over a few bets ... it was high stakes, I tell you, all of 50 cents each way

MR Race 7 - Tooheys New Melbourne Cup 3200m 15:10
TAB No. Runner Name Jockey $Win $Place
1 Vinnie Roe (7) P.Smullen 8.40 ... 3.90
2 Jardines Lookout (19) Patrick Payne 25.90 ... 7.10
3 Daliapour (1) M.Kinane 35.00 ... 10.10
4 Sandmason (13) S.Arnold 50.30... 14.10
5 Helene Vitality (17) G.Mosse 39.10 ... 11.00
6 Hatha Anna (22) R.Hills 55.70 ... 15.70
7 Freemason (11) D.Gauci 36.30 ... 10.00
8 Maguire (8) Scratched SCR SCR
9 Pugin (15) L.Dettori 10.60 ... 4.10
10 Rain Gauge (14) G.Childs 10.20 ... 3.30
11 Beekeeper (20) K.McEvoy 8.90 ... 3.00
12 County Tyrone (9) J.Cassidy 49.10 ... 13.50
13 Hail (16) N.Harris 54.50 ... 15.50
14 Media Puzzle (3) Damien Oliver 7.70 ... 3.30
15 Mr. Prudent (4) C.Brown 33.00 ... 8.70
16 Pentastic (6) G.Boss 31.60 ... 9.30
17 Prized Gem (24) M.Rodd 52.10 ... 13.90
18 Victory Smile (2) D.Beasley 42.60 ... 12.10
19 Cyclades (5) S.Seamer 40.00 ... 10.70
20 Distinctly Secret (18) S.King 6.70 ... 2.70
21 Grey Song (23) C.Munce 61.70 ... 16.10
22 Thong Classic (21) B.Prebble 27.60 ... 7.20
23 Miss Meliss (10) C.Newitt 20.20 ... 5.30
24 Requiem (12) C.Williams 22.30 ... 6.50


Every year I wonder why I bother, I should just go into a TAB and just give them the money!

this also seems a waste .. just got back from the TAB with these trifectas:
20-22-Field
22-20-Field

Well, I came out a whole $4 ahead for the day As my Mum says, you can't go broke making a profit!
Media Puzzle