Domestic Fare Just So So Today
The Horsham and Seymour Cups both take place today as Victoria's country cups carnival gets into full swing in conjunction with the Spring Carnival.
We amanged to get both our best bets in Sydney (Riva De Lago $5-50) and in Melbourne (Gliding $9) home yesterday and found Balmost at $36-80 among our tips. But it is a bit hard to get too much confidence about the meetings around the country today.
The Belle Of The Turf (Listed) meeting at Gosford today is ordinary. I really could not have a bet there - it is a very disappointing card. At Seymour, providing it does not rain I think UNDER THE EIFFEL will win the final race on the card. It may be a long wait but and Shenzou Steeds have far better form than their rivals.
The Horsham Cup looks made to order for TEXAN WARNEY. I thought Holly McKechnie rode the horse with very little judgement last time out and he looks hard to beat today.
The Shatin meeting later this afternoon will hold my main interest as I think there is some real value on the program. At really goods odds I am very keen on GREEN GLORY (R1), AFFLUENCE OF RAIN (R5), CHANCELLOR (R6) and LEGEND EXPRESS (R9). The best could be LEGEND EXPRESS, from the Ricky Yiu yard. He was luckless first up and is drawn to get a great run in today's race.
SEYMOUR:
7...GOD HAS SPOKEN 1, Offenders 2, Testacana 3.
9...UNDER THE EIFFEL*** 1, Shenzhou Steeds 2.
HORSHAM:
6...TEXAN WARNEY*** 1, Kert 2.
SHATIN:
1...GREEN GLORY 1, Forest Fountain 2, King Galileo 3.
2...MY MELODY 1, Country Charm 2.
3...KINGSTON SPARTACUS 1, Redoute Star 2.
4...MIGHTY K 1, Ming Hoi Glory 2.
5...AFFLUENCE OF RAIN
6...CHANCELLOR 1, Mochi 2, Survey Survey 3.
7...DESTINED FOR GLORY 1, Let Me Handle It 2, Super Pistachio 3.
8...TALLEY CLOSE 1, Quantum Power 2, Fay Fay 3.
9...LEGEND EXPRESS ***1, Antipasto 2, Finezza 3, Tom's Eighth 4.
10. SWEET ORANGE 1, Pizzaz 2, Zaidan 3, Majestic Falcon 4.