Turf Talk Newsletter – 4 November, 2025

Danon Platina Filly Sets The Vaal Alight

Manyeleti produced a machine-like performance on debut over 1000m to stop the clock in just over a second outside the course record and she looks to be an exciting filly to follow (JC Photos)

A Craig Zackey double at the Vaal meeting on Tuesday saw him joining Richard Fourie on top of the national jockeys log and it was also a day Lucky Houdalakis and the Slack family will remember.

There were two impressive three-year-old winners on the day, Manyeleti and Wayne, and they were both bred by Mary Slack and Steven and Jessica Jell’s Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzontein stud operation and trained by Lucky Houdalakis.

Manyeleti, a filly by Danon Platina, was particularly eyecatching and she is owned by Steven and Jessica Jell together with Jessica’s sister Rachel Slack.

Manyeleti is out of the useful ten time-winning Listed-winning Tiger Ridge mare Meryl.

The chestnut filly showed blistering pace throughout over 1000m under Craig Zackey to win by three lengths and she stopped the clock at 56.36 seconds, which is only just over a second outside the course record of 55,3 seconds held by Rulership.

The time for the other two races on the day over 1000m were 57,03 seconds and 57,37 seconds respectively, so for Manyeleti to produce that time on debut carrying 59kg makes it apparent she is blessed with terrific pace.

Zackey confirmed, “I would have been disappointed if she had been beaten. Out of the unraced horses I have galloped in my career, this filly probably gave me one of the best gallops I have ever felt, so I had high expectations. I know she has been hard work for Lucky and it’s been a long journey, but we got her here and she’s done the job in fine fashion.”

Zackey said this was one he wanted to stick with and she certainly looks a filly to follow.

Craig concluded by congratulating Steven, Jessica and Rachel and said they had a “lovely filly on their hands.”

Lucky said candidly that she had been very stubborn upon first arriving at his yard and he admitted he had been glad to see the back of her when she had left for some farm rest.

Jessica Jell ensured she was ridden a lot in her farm rest and over long distances and she was eventually ready to return to the Houdalakis yard, although Lucky admitted it was not news he had been too excited about.

However, he said she had not put a foot wrong since her return.

He said, “We started slowly and I then realised that, wow, she can run!!”

The nerves are now felt by the trainer every time she gallops, a sign of the potential she has.

He said he could have run her two weeks earlier, but Craig Zackey was suspended at the time and he decided to rather stick with the man who had always been with her and wait.

So there are some exciting times ahead with this filly.

The pace she showed looked to be effortless and her pedigree would suggest it is not “cheap speed.”

Meryl’s wins were from 1400m up to 2400m and she was most comfortable over middle distance to staying trips.

It will be interesting to see whether Manyeleti stays further .

In Tuesday’s third race over 1400m the Houdalakis-trained Vercingetorix gelding Wayne showed fine pace to lead throughout under Gavin Lerena to win by 1,90 lengths, stopping the clock in a time of 83 seconds.

He stretched out nicely in the closing stages and was never under any pressure.

Wayne is out of Tiger Ridge mare Cherry Ridge, an unraced full-sister to Triple Tiara heroine Cherry On The Top.

Wayne cost R700,000 at a two-year-old Sale and he is owned by Laurence Werners and Mike Destombes.

Wayne “shows nothing” at home and is beaten in every gallop on the sand.

However, Lerena said, “He gave me a nice feel. He’s got a good mind on him and he moves very well under you. It feels like there is still a lot of maturing to do, so probably a softer route would be better for him at this stage of his career, but as I said he gave me a lovely feel, he’s beautifully bred and well done to Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.”

Lerena added, “A big thank you to Lucky. It’s never easy coming back and getting the right rides.”

Lerena was suspended from the 12th of September until the 28th of October inclusive and has already had five wins since coming back on October 29.

Houdalakis confirmed Wayne was still very immature and said he had been worried to see him leading all by himself over 1400m down the straight.

It was just his second career start and he pointed out that being a late November foal he was still a two-year-old in reality, so it was a commendable performance.

Zackey and Fourie are now both on 64 wins for the season, with Fourie doing it at 27% and Zackey at 15.61%.

Houdalakis has had ten wins this season at 13.51%.

Fabian Habib also sent out a double and has had 15 wins this season at 13.39%.

Basil Thomas' Opinion Of Susan Rowett's Letter

Picture: Basil Thomas

Former racing administrator and Consultant to the Hollywood Sportsbook Group, Basil Thomas, has contributed to the concerned stakeholders’ published views on the open letter sent to NHA members and the racing community over the weekend by former NHA chairperson Susan Rowett.

He put down his views after reading Susan Rowett’s letter and Greg Bortz’s response to the letter.

His views are shown below:

You have invited comment from the “concerned stakeholders” and I will now attempt to make a pertinent contribution in this regard.

The narrative being projected by Mrs Rowett is most unfortunate. Not only is so much of it factually wrong, but it is also in some respects disingenuous.

I will not waste any time on technical arguments which are being more than adequately dealt with by the numerous legal minds.

However, I do feel compelled to make comment regarding the emotional accusations made by Mrs Rowett in regard to the “capture of horse racing” by the Racing Operators.

Mrs Rowett knows full well that there is no such intention.

In recent months, I was personally involved in several meetings and related exchanges of correspondence with Mrs Rowett in which I emphasised that as far as Hollywood and Race Coast are concerned, we are strongly committed to the independence of the regulator.

This despite the fact that we are responsible for approximately 50% of the NHRA funding.

The word “capture” is insultingly emotive and is intended to be a trump card to achieve an end that I simply cannot understand.

Put another way, I have no idea what the end game is. What does Mrs Rowett want to achieve?

Four years ago, the South African horse racing industry was on its knees. Phumelela had entered business rescue; Cape Racing was days away from a similar fate and Gold Circle was haemorrhaging losses that would exhaust its cash resources within 18 months.

A rescue was needed and needed urgently. Unfortunately, there was and still is little prospect that the businesses of the Racing Operators will miraculously turn a profit. Consequently, the only hope rested in passion and philanthropy.

Horse racing found two such persons who would selflessly embark on this rescue mission. The mission has not just been survival; it has been a commitment to upliftment and sustainability.

A mission that will save thousands of jobs and dozens of related businesses that operate within the wider industry. Ironically, Mrs Rowett’s Varsfontein business has experienced its own upliftment and security of market as a result of this rescue mission. I repeat, what is the end game?

If, as Mrs Rowett contends, the Racing Operators have “captured racing”, what is their prize? The right to put in billions more to keep racing alive? The ludicrousness of this “capture” narrative defies belief.

The current Constitution of the NHRA is not fit for purpose.

Is there an expectation that the operators must be obliged to continue to fund an organisation with absolutely no input in regard to the appointment of suitable directors or any opinion on the decisions taken by the regulator?

To be honest, this whole matter is unpleasant. It seems as if the Racing Operators are being required to defend themselves against accusations of nefarious intent.

In summary:

The Operators will not apologise for wanting a seat on Nomco.
It is absolutely understandable that Funders would want some comfort/assurance regarding the suitability of Directors.
That does not make the appointees pawns of the Operators.
That is insulting.

Nomco is not a new thing. It exists in the current Constitution.
The significant difference now compared to before is that the Operators previously only had one member on Nomco, and because they are very different businesses and NOT ONE, It was considered inappropriate for one Operator to be speaking for the other.
Why is it assumed that the Operators are a Cabal? They are fierce (but respectful) competitors.

Here is a reality – if either one of the two current benefactors throws in the towel, there is no NHRA, because there will be no racing.

This is not Phumelela – there is no evidence of the current funders taking a single Rand out – but billions have gone in.

The simple and most important fact is that Operators have no representation on the Board (like they used to have, for years) – and we must respect the fact that Directors know their fiduciary responsibilities.

Progress is measured by change. An inability or reluctance to change invariably results in stagnation and an uncertain future.

The owners of the Racing Operators have actually asked for nothing. They have humbly remained off the radar.

To be accused of an intended or enabled “capture” is beyond insulting. Surely that view cannot be shared by the thousands of persons who have benefitted from their benevolence?

BASIL THOMAS

Consultant to the Hollywood Sportsbook Group

The Tawny Syndicate Have Two Classic Contenders

Valentina Balducci finds extra to record a start to finish win in the Gr 3 TAB Starling Stakes under Kaidan Brewer (JC Photos)

The Tawny Syndicate have two lively contenders for classic trophies in their homebreds Valentino Balducci and Trust, with the former winning the Gr 3 TAB Starling Stakes on Saturday and the latter running a somewhat unlucky second in the Gr 3 Betway Graham Beck Stakes.

Valentino Balducci was bred by Tawny Syndicate co-founder “JJ” van der Linden and is part-owned by him together with another Tawny Syndicate co-founder Larry Nestadt and also with Tawny Syndicate member Martin Lieveaux.

Trust was bred by Larry Nestadt under the Tawny Syndicate banner and he part-owns him together with Gary Player and Ralphs Racing.

The Valentono Balducci story started when Tawny Syndicate bought the Bosworth Farm Stud-bred Byword filly for R105,000 at the National Two-year-old Sale for R105,000 in 2016.

Goede Hoop was owned by “JJ” and Larry together with SM Nathan and CL Clucas.

Trained by Robbie Sage, Goede Hoop, who was out of Fort Wood maiden Nautical, won four races from 1800m up to 2400m.

Goede Hoop was sent back to Bosworth Farms Stud and covered by their underrated resident stallion Skit Skizzle, who is by the legendary Jet Master.

The first foal was Gideon’s Daughter, who is owned by Fellsmere Pty Ltd (Nom: Ms N Zwane) and trained by Alan Greeff. She won four times in the East Cape before fetching R10,000 at an August Online Sale this year, purchased by Leon Lotter.

Robbie Sage trains the second foal, Valentina Balducci, who is also by Skit Skizzle.

She won her first two starts over 1160m and 1450m before finishing an 8,95 length sixth in the Gr 2 Betway Jo’Burg Fillies and Mares Spring Challenge over 1450m. However, she jumped from a wide draw that day and had too much to do in the straight after being dropped out.

On Saturday in the Gr 3 TAB Starling Stakes over 1400m on Turffontein Standside she had another tough draw of eight out of ten and started at 14/1 odds.

The difference was this time Kaidan Brewer, who has ridden her in all four of her starts, decided to take her to the front.

She enjoyed herself in front and set a fair clip and then kicked well at the top of the straight.

Ovation Star came to challenge her and there was a prolonged tussle between the pair.

Brewer managed to change whip hands in the final stages and after giving her a smack with the left hand she found extra and won by a length.

The Gr 3 Fillies Mile on Betway Summer Cup day looks the obvious target for this filly, who has now accumulated R270,156 with her three wins in four starts and she has already got valuable bold black type.

Trust is by Heavenly blue and is out of the Frankel may Frankly.

He is a full brother to his useful Candice Dawson-trained stablemate trained Truth.

Trust won by a length on debut over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside track and the form worked out well as the promising pair Monkey Puzzle and One Eye On Vegas have both come out and won since.

On Saturday Trust, who was drawn eleven out of 15 in the Gr 3 Graham Beck over 1400m, was taken out early by the favourite Tin Pan Alley, who jumped at an inward angle.

The stipendiary steward report stated, “Shortly after the start, MIAMI MOUNTAIN (C Murray) and TRUST (S Moodley) were bumped in by TIN PAN ALLEY (G Lerena), which jumped inwards leaving the stalls. As a consequence of this, MIAMI MOUNTAIN (C Murray) became momentarily unbalanced.”

This forced Serino Moodley to drop Trust to the back, although he then found the rail and made up a few places.

Trust had to negotiate quite a lot of traffic in the straight coming from near the back, but when seeing daylight at the 250m mark he lengthened his stride impressively and began making inroad in to Tin Pan Alley’s lead.

He was catching Tin Pan Alley fast, but it was too late and he had to settle for a 0,60 length second, a fine run in just his second career start.

The Betway Dingaans over 1600m looks the obvious target for Trust.

His sire Heavenly Blue won the Gr 1 SA Classic over 1800m, but Trust’s full brother Truth has turned out to be a sprinter.

However, Trust does look a different type to Truth with not as much speed and he gave the impression on Saturday that he would see out the mile. He is an exciting classic prospect at present.

The Tawny Syndicate have a lot to look forward to with these two horses, while the 119-rated Truth, whose ownership partners are the same as Trust’s, won a 1000m Pinnacle Stakes event in fine fashion last time out and looks set to have a good sprint campaign.

Symphony of Style Is The 2026 WSB Met Theme

Save the date for the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met! On 31 January 2026, Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse will come alive in a multi-sensory celebration where horseracing, fashion, music, and movement unite in perfect harmony — this is the Symphony of Style.

Think opulent, surreal, elegant, and dramatic. The 2026 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met promises an unforgettable journey of elevated fashion, captivating performance, and unbridled sophistication. The Symphony of Style fuses the artistic grace of a symphony with the opulent whimsy and theatrical flair of an elegant circus — a seamless blend of style, spectacle, and sensory indulgence.

This year’s theme celebrates the rhythm and artistry of horseracing culture, where music, movement, and personal expression flow together like notes in a grand performance. Guests can look forward to dynamic, layered activations and entertainment that balance elegance, imagination, and interaction.

Where fashion races forward to the rhythm of elegance.
Where every stitch is a note, and every look a masterpiece.

Tickets coming soon.

Race Coast

Tin Pan Alley Raised To 116

Tin Pan Alley, owned by Laurence Wernars and Dayalan Chinsammy, is led in after winning the Gr 3 Betway Graham Beck Stakes (JC Photos)

NHRA Press Release

Handicapping Ratings Updates

ALLIED STEELRODE – ONAMISSION CHARITY MILE (Grade 2)

The official merit rating for ATTICUS FINCH, winner of the 2025 ALLIED STEELRODE – ONAMISSION CHARITY MILE (Grade 2) over 1600m at Turffontein Standside track on Saturday, has been adjusted from 121 to 127. The Handicappers were of the view that the runner-up, CALLMEGETRIX was the most suitable line horse for evaluating the race, resulting in her merit rating remaining unchanged at 110.

No other runners received upward adjustments for this race. However, the following horses received minor rating reductions:

IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA: down to 113 (from 114)
MUSICAL SCORE: reduced to 109 (from 111)
BARBARESCO: dropped to 120 (from 121)
ARISTOTLE: down to 108 (from 109)

BETWAY GRAHAM BECK STAKES (Grade 3)

TIN PAN ALLEY retained his official merit rating of 116 following his victory in the Grade 3 BETWAY GRAHAM BECK STAKES for three-year-olds over 1400m at Turffontein Standside on Saturday. The Handicappers selected ZALATORIS as the line horse for assessing the race, leaving his rating unchanged at 105. By assessing the race in this manner, TIN PAN ALLEY in fact performs below his official merit rating.

Due to race conditions limiting merit rating increases to a maximum of four points for placed runners, the following horses were capped despite delivering performances that warranted higher adjustments:

TRUST: increased to 92 (from 88)
NYAKA NYAKA: raised to 101 (from 97)
ONE EYE ON VEGAS: adjusted to 97 (from 93)

No further rating changes were made to the remaining runners in this race.

TAB STARLING STAKES (Grade 3)

VALENTINA BALDUCCI’s merit rating has been raised from 86 to 94 following her victory in the Grade 3 TAB STARLING STAKES over 1400m. The Handicappers used third-place finisher Pretty Persuasive as the line horse for this assessment, leaving her rating unchanged at 93.

Due to the specific conditions of the race, which limit rating increases to a maximum of eight points for the winner, VALENTINA BALDUCCI’s rating was capped at 94 – despite performing to a higher figure.

The race conditions also limited merit rating increases to placed runners to a maximum of four points. Accordingly, the following horses were capped despite delivering performances that warranted higher adjustments:

OVATION STAR: increased to 94 (from 90)
DAISY JONES: raised to 90 (from 86)

The only runner to receive a drop in rating was BACK FROM WAR, who dropped to 92 from 97 after failing to confirm her Gr1 performance in her 2 subsequent starts.

ALLIED STEELRODE GOLDEN LOOM HANDICAP (Listed)

COSMIC STAR’s official merit rating has been increased from 97 to 100 following his gutsy victory in the Listed ALLIED STEELRODE GOLDEN LOOM HANDICAP over 1000m. The Handicappers identified runner-up TAXI TO THE MOON as the most suitable line horse for assessing the race, resulting in his rating remaining unchanged at 110.

In addition to the winner, third-place finisher AFRICAN PRIDE received a merit rating increase from 95 to 104. This adjustment reflects the fact that he raced 4.5kg (nine points) under sufferance at the weights, and his rating was adjusted accordingly.

Two horses received merit rating decreases following the running of this race:

KARATE KID: reduced to 104 (from 105)
KING OF THE GAULS: dropped to 109 (from 110)

ALLIED STEELRODE YELLOWWOOD HANDICAP (Listed)

TWOSTEP QUEEN’s official merit rating has been increased from 95 to 101 following her victory in the Listed ALLIED STEELRODE YELLOWWOOD HANDICAP for fillies and mares over 1800m. The Handicappers were unanimous in selecting second-place finisher LADY FALLON as the most suitable line horse for assessing the race, leaving her rating unchanged at 102.

The only other increase was for third-place finisher ROYAL INVITATION, whose merit rating was raised from 84 to 90. She competed eight points under sufferance at the weights and finished just 0.75 lengths (equivalent to two points) behind the line horse and was adjusted accordingly.

Following the running of this race, two horses received merit rating decreases:

TODOQUE: reduced to 96 (from 98)
COCOMELON: reassessed to 95 (from 100)

ALLIED STEELRODE JAVA STAKES (Listed)

DAIMYO’s official merit rating has been increased from 92 to 99 following his victory in the Listed ALLIED STEELRODE JAVA STAKES over 2400m. The Handicappers identified runner-up Nebraas as the most suitable line horse for assessing the race, leaving his rating unchanged at 102.

Third-place finisher CORRUPT was capped at 86 (from 82), in line with race conditions that limit rating increases for placed runners to a maximum of four points.

No fewer than five horses received merit rating reductions following the running of this race:

UNITED COUNCIL: down to 104 (from 105)
HOTARUBI: reduced to 104 (from 106)
INFINITE WONDER: dropped to 91 (from 94)
SILENT WAR: decreased to 91 (from 93)
TWENTY DRACHMA’s: reassessed to 87 (from 91)

CAPE CLASSIC (Grade 3)

VAPOUR TRAIL’s official merit rating has been increased from 101 to 107 following his victory in the Grade 3 CAPE CLASSIC over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday. The Handicappers selected third-place finisher RANDOLPH HEARST as the line horse for assessing the race, leaving his rating unchanged at 100.

Two additional runners received rating increases based on their performances:

GOOD FOR YOU (runner-up): up to 110 from 108
CHAPBOOK: who was rated to finish last but finished in 5th, was raised to 97 from 87

COUNT OF ROUEN and AVERSATOR each received two points drops: from 108 to 106, and from 104 to 102 respectively.

SOUTHEASTER SPRINT (Listed)

THE US OF A’s official merit rating has been increased from 97 to 104 following his impressive win in the Listed SOUTHEASTER SPRINT over 1100m. The Handicappers selected third-place finisher UN BEL DI and fourth-place finisher DUMBLEDORE as the line horses for assessing the race, leaving their ratings unchanged at 99 and 106 respectively.

Runner-up DANCE VARIETY was the only other horse besides the winner to receive a merit rating increase, moving up to 113 from 112.

Two horses received merit rating reductions:

ZIYASHA: dropped to 117 from 119
KAALVOET: reduced to 97 from 99

BETWAY ALGOA CUP (Listed)

ZATARA MAGIC’s official merit rating has been increased from 108 to 111 following his victory in the Listed BETWAY ALGOA CUP over 2000m at Fairview Racecourse on Friday. The Handicappers unanimously selected runner-up, MY BEST SHOT and third-place finisher, HOLDING THUMBS as the line horses for assessing the race, leaving their ratings unchanged at 116 and 113 respectively.

Fourth-place finisher LANCIAFIAMME, who raced six points (three kilograms) under sufferance at the weights but finished 1 length (2 points) behind the line horse, received a merit rating increase from 92 to 96.

The only other rating change in this race was a slight reduction for BLACKBERRY MALT, who was reduced to 96 from 97.

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The Handicapping Team

Jamie Melham Becomes Second Woman To Win Melbourne Cup

Jamie Melham rides Half Yours to win the Melbourne Cup (Picture: Sky Sports Racing)

Half Yours defeated Joseph O’Brien’s Goodie Two Shoes to win the 2025 instalment of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday; Winning jockey Jamie Melham became the second female jockey to win the race, after Michelle Payne aboard Prince Of Penzance in 2015.

Jamie Melham became the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup when guiding Half Yours to victory at Flemington.

The Australian is also the first woman to claim the Melbourne Cup-Caulfield Cup double on the Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained gelding.

Her win comes 10 years after Michelle Payne created history riding Prince Of Penzance.

Following the victory, Melham told Australia’s Nine Network: “This is why we get up out of bed every morning at 4am… it’s tough.

“It’s not all glorious and perfect, as everyone can see sometimes.

“I’ve had an amazing year. Got married, had some really great days on the track, but nothing ever, ever compares to this feeling right now I’m feeling.”

Click here to read the whole report

Click here to read a detailed follow up article on the famous victory

Golden Link Can Return To Winning Ways

Golden Link has not won for just over a year, but can return to winning ways in the 7th race (Pauline Herman Photography)

R1 (3) TANZANITE made solid improvement in her last start when running extremely well, she could be a tough nut to crack. (1) CHEEKY CRANBERRY is well bred and any market support must be taken seriously. (5) SOMBREUIL hasn’t been far in recent runs and can place on best form. (2) FRENCH ROMANCE is another well-bred individual and its best to use the market as a guide. (Devonne Govender 3-1-5-2)

R2 (8) MISSOURI FLAME made decent progress in her last start and looks ready to strike here. (4) BUGLE wasn’t beaten far in his last start and will have a chance against this line up respectfully. (2) CADENZA comes from a yard who knows how to get them ready, although the stable rider is aboard Miss Mackie, any support for Cadenza must be respected. (7) MISS MACKIE represents Cape form which generally stands up strong here hence she must be included in all bets. (Devonne Govender 8-4-2-7).

R3 (3) OH MANDY has had many chances but is overdue for the win and could get it right in this field respectfully. (5) ROYAL MISSY ran a cracker in the last start and will be a strong contender here. (1) ROYAL MERMAID has the scope to improve in the province and must be included in larger perms. (6) LACRYMA CHRISTI will have a quartet chance on best form. (Devonne Govender 3-5-1-6).

R4 Open race. (4) WILD FIG ran in strong company in his last start and will be a strong contender for top honours here. (7) KING RAHUL is holding top form and will be a huge challenger to the top selection. (6) SUPREME JUDGE is capable of winning this contest on best form, his overall form is good and he needs serious consideration. (9) ARIVIDICIO is a very honest type and shouldn’t be far. (Devonne Govender 4-7-6-9).

R5 (3) BAIE MOOI needed the last start, she was very impressive in both her wins and will take a power of beating. (4) SILVONIAN has been racing well and will be the main danger to the top selection, could be the exacta horse here. (1) SPEED RACER ran a cracker in the last start and a repeat performance will see him in the firing line. (6) FIERY COUNTESS wasn’t far in the last start and can get into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 3-4-1-6).

R6 (1) TINTAMARRE is in excellent form and will be the banker in all bets. He goes well on the poly and he should be hard to beat. (7) HALCYON wasn’t far in the last start and can certainly get much closer. (8) SWISS WALT is never far back, he is a very honest type and another good run is expected. (9) TRAVEL MASTER is another who is capable of running a big race so include in larger perms. (Devonne Govender 1-7-8-9).

R7 (1) GOLDEN LINK has been running against some hard knockers and will run well in this field from the top draw. (3) FINAL TRY is holding solid form, he was impressive in both his recent wins and will challenge the top selection. (7) EYJAFJALLAJOKULL is never far back and is capable of a big finish on his day and must be respected. (2) WECANGOALLNIGHT wasn’t far in his last start and should be in the mix. (Devonne Govender 1-3-7-2).

R8 (2) FEW DOLLARS MORE has performed well on the poly, he has shown plenty of guts and determination in KZN and is capable of doing work in a race and still finding hence he will be the value choice. (4) GEORGE HANDEL is holding good form and another huge run is expected. (9) ALADO’S PRIDE will be on the firing line based on collateral form, include in everything. (11) RICHARDTHEFEARLESS is another who has been racing well and won’t be far. (Devonne Govender 2-4-9-11)

Today's Question

How many horses have done the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double?

Picture: Poseidon was the first horse to do the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double (Picture: wikipedia)

FIELDS, Wednesday, 5 November

Fairview Poly

Today’s Question Answer

Thirteen horses have now done the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double:

Half Yours 2025
Without A Fight 2023
Ethereal 2001
Might and Power 1997
Doriemus 1995
Let’s Elope 1991
Gurner’s Lane 1982
Galilee 1966
Even Stevens 1962
Rising Fast 1954
Rivette 1939
The Trump 1937
Poseidon 1906