We have expert betting tips for racing at Flemington on Tuesday, which includes 10 races on Melbourne Cup Day.
Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.
Flemington racing tips
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Diameter is on debut for Chris Waller, and he’s a half-brother to Cylinder, so the family is good.
The two-year-old son of Brazen Beau has been prepared with two jumpouts, running second in his most recent at Flemington.
Punters get each-way odds in the opener.
Stake: 1 Unit
Party Crasher appeared to have needed the fresh up run at Murray Bridge, but we’re happy to see him run at Flemington.
The four-year-old gelding should love the lengthy straight, and he wants time to wind up. That’s why we’re backing him at each-way odds.
He could score a minor upset against an even field.
Stake: 1 Unit
Champagne Hero was disappointing in the Spring Champion Stakes last week, but being on the quick back-up is an interesting tactic.
We don’t believe the Waterhouse/Bott team would bring him to Flemington if he wasn’t a winning hope, and we’re prepared to take the risk.
He opened at $6, so we’re not alone in our thinking.
Stake: 1 Unit
Pallaton comes off a second placing behing Skyglider, who was considered good enough to run at Group 1 level on Saturday.
The three-year-old colt has been promising to deliver this preparation, and it’s about time punters had some success with the son of Wootton Bassett.
James McDonald rides down the straight, and he could time his run to perfection.
Stake: 1.5 Units
We’re happy with the double-figure odds for Don Diego De Vega, who ran fourth in the Bendigo Cup, but he’s better than that.
Having plenty of miles under his belt is only going to help his chances, and getting to 2800m should be right up his alley.
He gets a cushy run off the inside, which is another positive.
Stake: 1 Unit
The flashing light is on Athanathos, who hasn’t had the best of luck this campaign, but that could be about to change.
The Phillip Stokes-trained gelding loves Flemington with three starts for a win and a placing, and he will enjoy carrying only 55.5kg.
Craig Williams rides, so we’re taking the $5 odds.
Stake: 2 Units
Race 7. (15:00) Melbourne Cup (3200m) – GROUP 1
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Bacash will need luck from a wide draw, but he couldn’t have been more impressive when winning by two lengths last time out.
The three-year-old colt by Cosmic Force owns two placings from two starts at Flemington, and he looks primed for a win here.
If he can settle handy, he could kick away.
Stake: 2 Units
Boasting four wins from five starts is Surfin’ Bird, who won by 4.3 lengths at Caulfield last time out.
The four-year-old mare could have a bright future, and getting into this race with 55kg should make her tough to beat off the front.
We expect money to come for her, and she could start at around $2.20.
Stake: 3 Units
Sabaj is one of our better bets on the Melbourne Cup Day, and punters must wait till the final race.
The four-year-old gelding owns three wins and two second placings, and he didn’t get all favours behind Linebacker in a hot race at Randwick
That is Group 1 form, and he should put this field away on Tuesday.
Stake: 3.5 Units
