sandown Park R5 - G3 Sir John Dillon Memorial
HECTOR FAWLEY (6) was 3rd last week in a heat of the Melbourne Cup and steps up to his favoured 595m trip tonight, a distance he has 8 wins from 10 attempts at. He always needs luck in running, but is a middle distance beast and a great price. TIM ZOO (2) steps up in trip for the first time and is likely to lead early. He is the x-factor.
Sandown Park R8 - G1 Bold Trease Final
CANYA ALL CLASS (2) has given nothing a chance when winning his last two starts including the G1 Topgun Stayers. He will sit close to the speed and is the clear top pick. BLACK SILENCER (1) has drawn to stalk the favourite throughout and will close strongly. The pair can space their rivals.
Sandown Park R10 - G1 Melbourne Cup
This is a terrific edition of the Group 1 Melbourne Cup. EPITOMIZE (2) pinged the lids to lead all the way in his heat last week, while the rest of the field struggled for clear running. He has won 7 from 8 and recorded a PB last start. He looks ready to fire. BIG ENERGY (7) has returned to his brilliant best and will be hard to hold out with luck in running. The box draw may bring about his undoing.