Its nearly here again guys! bets are in!!
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http://au.geocities.com/melbournecups/Melbourne_Cup_2.gif

anyone going?
what atmosphere!

http://www.sportal.com.au/photos/news/058079tn.jpg

Elvis in, Savabeel maybe


Caulfield Cup winner Elvstroem is almost a certainty to run in the Melbourne Cup, his owners have confirmed.

Owner Frank Tagg told the Courier Mail that the four-year-old stallion would contest the two-mile classic and bypass this Saturday's MacKinnon Stakes (2000m)

That was confirmed when nominations for Saturday's race were released at 11pm on Wednesday revealing that Elvstroem would not run this weekend.

Trainer Tony Vasil had initially ruled that the son of Danehill would not contest the $4.5 million Cup but after a soft run in the Cox Plate, where he had no luck, he has reviewed his decision. Elvstroem was $17 before the decision but is expected to shorten significantly.



Meanwhile, Cox Plate winner Savabeel is only a 40 per cent chance of running in Tuesday's big race according to trainer Graeme Rogerson.

Rogerson advised punters to save their money until Saturday night when a decision will be made based on his efforts in the Victoria Derby (2500m).

"I have been known to change my mind," Rogerson said. "Nothing is set in concrete. At this stage he's not running. I don't want anyone to back him in the Cup until Saturday night. That's when we have to make up our mind."

"I'm not saying the horse is past the post. My other horse, Cedar Manor, has been better trained in that he's been aimed at 2500m while Savabeel was prepared for the Cox Plate."

"Remember, Octagonal couldn't do it. But the horse gets in so well weighted. There are four million reasons (prizemoney) why I should run him."

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Melbourne Cup Winners:

2004 - ?
2003 - Makybe Diva
2002 - Media Puzzle
2001 - Etheral
2000 - Brew
1999 - Rogan Josh
1998 - Jezabeel
1997 - Might and Power
1996 - Saintly
1995 - Doriemus
1994 - Jeune
1993 - Vintage Crop
1992 - Subzero
1991 - Let's Elope
1990 - Kingston Rule
1989 - Tawriffic
1988 - Empire Rose
1987 - Kensl
1986 - At Talaq
1985 - What A Nuisance
1984 - Black Knight
1983 - Kiwi
1982 - Gurner's Lane
1981 - Just a Dash
1980 - Beldale Ball
1979 - Hyperno
1978 - Arwon
1977 - Gold and Black
1976 - Van der Hum
1975 - Think Big
1974 - Think Big
1973 - Gala Supreme
1972 - Piping Lane
1971 - Silver Knight
1970 - Baghdad Note
1969 - Rain Lover
1968 - Rain Lover
1967 - Red Handed
1966 - Galilee
1965 - Light Fingers
1964 - Polo Prince
1963 - Gatum Gatum
1962 - Even Stevens
1961 - Lord Fury
1960 - Hi Jinx
1959 - Macdougal
1958 - Baystone
1957 - Straight Draw
1956 - Evening Peal
1955 - Toparoa
1954 - Rising Fast
1953 - Wodalla
1952 - Dalray
1951 - Delat
1950 - Comic Court
1949 - Foxzami
1948 - Rimfir
1947 - Hiraji
1946 - Russia
1945 - Rainbird
1944 - Sirius
1943 - Dark Felt
1942 - Colonus
1941 - Skipton
1940 - Old Rowley
1939 - Rivette
1938 - Catalogue
1937 - The Trump
1936 - Wotan
1935 - Marabou
1934 - Peter Pan
1933 - Hall Mark
1932 - Peter Pan
1931 - White Nose
1930 - Phar Lap
1929 - Nightmarch
1928 - Statesman
1927 - Trivalve
1926 - Spearfelt
1925 - Windbag
1924 - Backwood
1923 - Bitalli
1922 - King Ingoda
1921 - Sister Olive
1920 - Poitrel
1919 - Artilleryman
1918 - Night Watch
1917 - Westcourt
1916 - Sasanof
1915 - Patrobas
1914 - Kingsburgh
1913 - Posinatus
1912 - Piastre
1911 - The Parisian
1910 - Comedy King
1909 - Prince Foote
1908 - Lord Nolan
1907 - Apologue
1906 - Poseidon
1905 - Blue Spec
1904 - Acrasia
1903 - Lord Cardigan
1902 - The Victory
1901 - Revenue
1900 - Clean Sweep
1899 - Merriwee
1898 - The Grafter
1897 - Gaulus
1896 - Newhaven
1895 - Auraria
1894 - Patron
1893 - Tarcoola
1892 - Glenloth
1891 - Malvolio
1890 - Carbine
1889 - Bravo
1888 - Mentor
1887 - Dunlop
1886 - Arsenal
1885 - Sheet Anchor
1884 - Malua
1883 - Martini-Henri
1882 - The Assyrian
1881 - Zulu
1880 - Grand Flaneur
1879 - Darriwell
1878 - Calamia
1877 - Chester
1876 - Briseis
1875 - Wollomal
1874 - Haricot
1873 - DON JUAN
1872 - The Quack
1871 - The Pearl
1870 - Nimblefoot
1869 - Warrior
1868 - Glencoe
1867 - Tim Whiffler
1866 - The Barb
1865 - Toryboy
1864 - Lantern
1863 - Banker
1862 - Archer
1861 - Archer

come on guys!! get excited!
latest fav is last years winner-makybe diva
anyone going?

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/10/30/r6_gallery__481x550.jpg

I dunno. Its just another boring horse race to me Culwulla and thats pretty much how the majority of the youth these days think [based on my experiences in High School]

Its kinda sad really because it has so much history behind it.

Yeah, horse races don't really excite me...but we are gonna finish uni an hour early tomorrow cause our lecturer wants to go watch the race at the pub, so that's something good I guess, lol.

LOL yeh dont they get the day off in Victoria?

I dunno. Its just another boring horse race to me Culwulla and thats pretty much how the majority of the youth these days think [based on my experiences in High School]

Its kinda sad really because it has so much history behind it.

lol. that's fair enough, but the youth dont have much idea about anything really, so it's not really an unexpected statement. The Melbourne Cup carnival isnt targeted at some 16 y.o teenager anyway. they're more inetrested in getting wet over the latest CD cover from this month's heartthrob performer.

These days it's more than just a horse race. there are lots of people who think it's important even if the youth dont think so.

It should be a national holiday, so maybe we could bridge the gap between, 'just another horse race' and a cultural event.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

It's a public holiday in Melbourne Metro area only.

Good for me, day off tomorrow!

lol. that's fair enough, but the youth dont have much idea about anything really, so it's not really an unexpected statement.

HAHAHA true about the youth. But what happens in 10-15years time when these teenagers are adults?

Im 20 now and nothings changed yet among my peers at work/uni and just in general.

Maybe the national holiday would help though!

lol, dean.
i just think its a great institution! its definately a cultural event!! the winning horse AND jockey are remembered for ever!!!
the good ole melb cup.
ive watched it since i was a kid. lots a fun with office sweeps ect.
ive won and lost over the years. im not much of a betting man but ill have a 'flutter" on melb cup day! why not!

HAHAHA true about the youth. But what happens in 10-15years time when these teenagers are adults?

Im 20 now and nothings changed yet among my peers at work/uni and just in general.

Maybe the national holiday would help though!

Well to answer your question. When i was teenager i never thought about about going to a race day. Things change, you change, ie) you grow up.

i knew nothing at 20, so your time will come.

remember, the 20's are for learning, and the 30's for earning.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

Haha fair enough!

I remember SUBZERO from when i was in primary though :D

I Don't know what the weather's like in Melbourne, but there is a fucking huge hail storm here in sale as I write this. My very lavish defence accomodation complete with tin roof is sounding like it's going to cave in and the windows are going to smash. I've been in many hail storms in queensland but normally in modern houses with tiled roofs.

Anyway, this can't be good for Melbourne Cup. I imagine the weather is similar in Melbourne.

im working there...

its going to be a stinker of a day

I Don't know what the weather's like in Melbourne, but there is a fucking huge hail storm here in sale as I write this. My very lavish defence accomodation complete with tin roof is sounding like it's going to cave in and the windows are going to smash. I've been in many hail storms in queensland but normally in modern houses with tiled roofs.

Anyway, this can't be good for Melbourne Cup. I imagine the weather is similar in Melbourne.
wow neo, your home sALE to AUSTRALIA;S TALLEST STRUCTURE!! the 427m Omega Base Navigaional mast!
how far you from it?
ive never actually seen a pic but i have plans.

I don't know - cause I have no idea where it is.

I live on the RAAF Base which is 5km east of the town.

But never even heard of this thing.

I can't see why the Melbourne Cup would have much impact on a twenty year old from paramatta, but in Melbourne, particularly in the city, the Cup carnival is a major social event. Believe me, today Flemington will be packed full of twenty-somethings, including some of the best looking girls in the country! It's good to see the beautiful people wearing more than just jeans and a t-shirt. It's a great day to get out amongst it, and enjoy yourself.

Now i put my money on Vinnie Roe :)

LMAO @ the weather.

I love it - I'm watching the wake before the storm break loose over Flemington whilst it's still bright blue sky & sunshine 40k East of the city :P

what is the weather?

i wouldnt know. its sunn in Bris :)

put it on 7 and you'll see!

rain could just clear by the time the race is on:

http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR023.loop.shtml

possible, would be tight. Still gonna be a wet track though.

Looks like the storm is headed right for me :D

1. Makybe Diva
2. Vinnie Row
3. Zazzman

Who would have thought Makybe Diva would win again?

According to ninemsn

Makybe Diva wins Melbourne Cup
15:25 AEST Tue Nov 2 2004

Makybe Diva, ridden by Glen Boss and trained by Lee Freedman, has won the Group One $4.6 million Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington.

Makybe Diva beat Vinnie Roe and Zazzman.

Makybe Diva became the first mare to win the Cup twice in its 143-year history.

She also set a weight-carrying record for a mare
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what do they mean by makybe diva was the first horse to win 2 in a row, didnt think big, rain lover and archer do this before?

first mare to do it i think

Good work Vinnie Roe, i win money

come on guys!! get excited!
latest fav is last years winner-makybe diva
anyone going?

cool! 3rd year in a row i backed the winner! should of put more money on it.
jeez, the weather looked like crap from what i saw on tele.

I was very close to going this year... and we got the day off even though we're not in Melbourne.

But glad I didn't go now.

I put a win and place on both Makybe Diva and Vinnie Roe, but like Culwulla, I should have put more money on it! Barely worth trudging up to the TAB to claim it!

lol tony, i put a Win and Place on Vinnie Roe... i didnt have to do anyhting for it tho. Parents went n put the bet on and collected $$
so in reality i got money for doing nothing, be it little money.

If i had put all my money on Makybe Diva, that would have been worth it.

I had about 9 bets all up. won 2 of them.

Ended up losing $10 overall- could have been much worse.

lol.

I put 20 on Vinnie, 10 for win, 10 for place.

Got 27$ return so 7$ gain, not bad

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/02/4cup_gallery__550x367.jpg

:rofl:

Mate. That's class. :)

A taxi driver friend rang at 9.00 am to say he was putting $10 on Makybe Diva to win the Melbourne Cup, and was I going to back it also?. I said, today I am not even leaving the house, or will not even put $1 on any horse. Oh well, I was glad to see the Cup come to South Australia again, and I hope that 5 story hotel goes ahead in Port Lincoln.

Amazing to see that nearly 100,000 still turned up despite the weather forecast - which btw was 100% right.

Man, after Brew in 2000 and Makybe Diva 2003/2004 I'm just going to start putting money on the horse that has the closest ties to my hometown. 3 out of 5 sounds like good odds to me!

The race itself had 2,471,000 TV viewers across the 5 capital cities according to OZTam pretty good for a working day except in metro Melbourne.