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Here is our expert runner-by-runner preview of the 2021 Melbourne Cup. Sportsandracing.news provides free picks and tips worldwide.

Here is our expert runner-by-runner preview of the 2021 Melbourne Cup. Sportsandracing.news provides free picks and tips worldwide.

1 – TWILIGHT PAYMENT

Trainer: Joseph O’Brien Rider: Jye McNeil

Defending champion, hit the lead with a strong pace to defeat a slightly stronger field last time. In top shape after taking out St Leger trial and 2nd in St Leger. Will nonetheless need to bring best yet to account for Incentivise.

2 – INCENTIVISE

Trainer: Peter Moody Rider: Brett Prebble

The one they all have to beat, improved for each rise in trip. Posted a strong time in the Caulfield Cup when obliging favourite backers. Wide draw may work in favour as he seeks to press his very strong claims. Carries a lot of weight but has earned every pound of it. Arguably the one to be on albeit at a short price.

3 – SPANISH MISSION

Trainer: Andrew Balding Rider: Craig Williams

Was narrowly bested by Stradivarius when last sighted, a clear indication of top level staying ability. Fitness checks out and if he brings his absolute best he can challenge.

4 – VERRY ELLEEGANT

Trainer: Chris Waller Rider: James McDonald

Found 7th in 2020 but it was still a strong run with much to like about. She encountered trouble in the run so did well to recover how she did. Completely trip proven she should enjoy the wide draw as she can find space to gallop. Does her best with some cut in the ground but can’t be written off here.

5 – EXPLOSIVE JACK

Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace Rider: John Allen

Completely misfired when last sighted in the Caulfield Cup. Should bounce back somewhat now returning to Flemington and his yard are elite when it comes to training stayers. Not the most obvious contender but there are worse runners out there and isn’t a bad each-way bet for the value punter.

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6 – THE CHOSEN ONE

Trainer: M Baker & A Forsman Rider: Damian Lane

Overdid it in the Caulfield Cup and has since had blinkers shed. Bit too much cut in the ground there that day. Was a very respectable 4th in this last year and Damian Lane must be respected in the plate. Has a lot of work to do but has a nice chance to find the frame.

7 – DELPHI

Trainer: A & D Freedman Rider: Damien Oliver

Second favourite in the Caulfield Cup behind Incentivise after blowing them out of the water in the Herbert Power. Did not live up to expectation at all. Can bounce back from Caulfield here and Damian Oliver retaining the ride must inspire some confidence.

8 – OCEAN BILLY

Trainer: C J Waller Rider: Damien Thornton

Okay in the Caulfield Cup but should relish this trip as he won the Auckland Cup over it. This is a much classier race so he might be in over his head. Does get some credit for staying ability and has some chance at a nice price. Pick of the roughies!

9 – SELINO

Trainer: C J Waller Rider: Ron Stewart

Took out Sydney Cup over this trip and wasn’t a bad performer in the Bart Cummings. Found the wet too much in Caulfield Cup and could bounce back here to bring home some minor money but no good for betting purposes.

10 – JOHNNY GET ANGRY

Trainer: Denis Pagan Rider: Lachlan King

Complete outsider, took out arguably the weakest Victoria Derby in some time 12 months back. Will take insurmountable improvement to find the top ten. Look elsewhere unless you’re a firm believer in a Denis Pagan Hail Mary.

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11 – KNIGHTS ORDER

Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rider: Daniel Stackhouse

Ordinary performer in the Hotham on Derby Day. Could have a big say in the pace but unlikely to stay long enough to benefit from that fact. Look elsewhere.

12 – PERSAN

Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace Rider: Luke Currie

Very gutsy 5th in this last year and was a pleasing performer in the Caulfield Cup. A fair chance at a nice price. Expect improvement from a good each-way prospect.

13 – CARIF

Trainer: P & P Snowden Rider: Blaike McDougall

Took out Sandown Cup over this trip last year, arguably his best piece of form. Hasn’t done much good since so is unlikely to land any blows. Look elsewhere.

14 – MASTER OF WINE

Trainer: M, W, & J Hawkes Rider: Fred Kersley

Got away slowly in Caulfield Cup and wound up in a bad spot. Slight shame as penultimate outing saw a strong effort in Bart Cummings. Hasn’t won since March 2020 and isn’t likely to change that here.

15 – PONDUS

Trainer: Robert Hickmott Rider: Rachel King

Had strong support in Moonee Valley Cup off the back off a credible effort in Bart Cummings when weakened late after an early and speedy lead. Another serious contender with a bit to like about the price, another good each-way prospect.

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16 – GRAND PROMENADE

Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace Rider: Kerrin McEvoy

Speedy winner of the Bart Cummings, loves the track here and has been preparing for this for quite a while. Progressive stayer with a bright future, carries a light weight and still has an appealing double digit price. If you don’t want to be on Incentivise this is probably your boy.

17 – MIAMI BOUND

Trainer: D T O’Brien Rider: Patrick Moloney

Showed some progression in 5th in Moonee Valley Cup but part of that was ideal conditions in the soft. Not likely to see that here and will probably struggle on the drying track. Don’t bother.

18 – PORT GUILLAUME

Trainer: Ben & J D Hayes Rider: Harry Coffey

Was far back in Caulfield Cup but fired up late. Likely to end up in similar positon but while could crack top 10 is not worth a place bet.

19 – SHE’S IDEEL

Trainer: Bjorn Baker Rider: Craig Newitt

Had a lousy position in Caulfield Cup and lost little in defeat. Was a respectable 4th in Sydney Cup but this trip looks too much. Look elsewhere.

20 – FUTURE SCORE

Trainer: Matthew Cumani Rider: Dean Yendall

Starting to shape up well but is still way outclassed. This trip is a big stretch on his career-best win in the Cranbourne Cup. Fish out of water.

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21 – TRALEE ROSE

Trainer: Symon Wilde Rider: Dean Holland

Respectable performer in Bart Cummings and a close winner in Geelong Cup. Cannot argue with form and is down at the weights which is nice. She’s heading into her peak run and could fire up just enough to find the frame. Another strong each-way chance.

22 – FLOATING ARTIST

Trainer: C Maher & D Eustace Rider: Teodore Nugent

Improver who stays well and was most unfortunate to be denied last time out. He has strong scope for improvement while this is a tough task he has every chance. Stronger prospect than his price and would not be winning out of turn with worse horses at shorter prices in this field.

23 – GREAT HOUSE

Trainer: C J Waller Rider: Michael Dee

In fine form of late after winning the Hotham on Saturday. Outran odds in the Caulfield Cup and has very strong place claims. Good bet.

24 – SIR LUCAN

Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rider: Glen Boss

Lightly raced sort who carries no weight and the champion Glen Boss. Hard to look past those facts. Has a bright future and while he’ll have to sharpen up here he may well do so. Do not underestimate him!

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This is the full field of the 2021 Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Good luck with your bets! Sportsandracing.news provides free racing picks worldwide.

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