Not a bad Caulfied Cup today by the looks of things.
Mongolian Khan deserves favoritism after his 3rd to Criterion last week. Was closing in on him late and gets extra 400m. Internationals reps include Snow Sky who trounced rivals in UK over similar distance before failing on a soft track. The Japanese Hokko Brave hasn't won for two years but great record at distance, and Fame Game bolted home recently over 3200m (Melb Cup distance) shows he has as much class as last years winner Admire Rakti (who later died).
The locals include Set Square and Gust of Wind, who were both hampered by other horses/traffic at last runs, but finished well. Rising Romance and Lucia Valentina has great runs in this race last year and arrive this year in similar condition. Wary of Hauraki, with the backing of Godolphin. Looks a likely type.
Roving #14 with 2,3,5,6,12,13,16,17 in multiples.
- Rising Romance each way in the Caulfield Cup : Same local jockey (others lose theirs to other horses, or have overseas jockeys onboard not used to local conditions), good distance/track record. Light weight. Good overall stats and discarding last runs bad luck. Most ticks in boxes for mine. Worth a throw at the win, with confidence it'll be in the Top 3.
- Take Fame Game in early Melb cup bets now ... expecting a run that says "I'm better than most of these and need an extra 800m"