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Crikey’s cut out & keep Not-The-Melbourne-Cup Sweepstakes:
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Barrier
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Horse
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Drawn By
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1
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Rudd in a canter
(untried at the distance, but has impressed so far)
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2
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Howard by a nostril
(not fancied this preparation, but has form. Last go)
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3
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Garrett withdrawn at barrier
(will run in tongue gag and blinkers. May help)
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4
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Costello swabbed
(not in this company)
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5
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Costello swabbed again
(absolutely not)
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6
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Steward refuses to swab Costello a third time
(for goodness sake Peter …)
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7
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Gillard frock shock
(looks a little rough in this company)
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8
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Allison vanishes
(should keep them honest early)
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9
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Swan plunges
(fast money fancy, but will need luck)
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10
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Bishop goes for the whip
(one to watch)
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11
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Nelson a show pony
(mounting yard appeal only)
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12
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Vet called for Vaile
(just there to make up the numbers)
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13
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Roxon rears in barrier
(OK in trackwork solo. This will test)
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14
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Downer gelded
(only just a handful)
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15
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Turnbull pulped
(pink silks a turnoff)
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16
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Hanson frightener
(a distraction in season)
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17
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Hockey on contract
(promises, promises)
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18
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Fielding: EI is an STD
(drawn well, might have a prayer)
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19
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Abbott a late scratching
(God knows where he is)
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20
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Truss gets no support
(a cheap shot really)
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21
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Boswell cops weight penalty
(and another one)
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22
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Janette leaves home
(teaser pony makes good)
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23
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Master O’Reilly for PM
(we’d like to see that)
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24
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Kerry O’Brien not pissed again
(and we have his word for it)
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