Punters Melbourne Cup Runner by Runner Preview

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Lambie is keen on a Chris Waller quinella, while Gil shocks no one with a little bit each way on the Melbourne Cup.

This episode is a special Melbourne Cup preview edition of the podcast Hold All Tickets, hosted by Alex Donnelly and featuring guests Gilbert Gardner from Racenet and Lambie from Punters. The format is a structured runner-by-runner analysis of all 24 horses in the Melbourne Cup, with Lambie covering odd-numbered runners and Gil covering evens. The hosts begin by discussing the weather forecast, noting rain expected on Monday but potentially only sprinkles during Tuesday's race, which could affect track conditions at Flemington. They then delve into the speed map and barrier draw, highlighting jockey Tim Clark's consistently wide draws and how horses like Changing The Guard might push forward. The core of the episode is the detailed horse-by-horse breakdown, starting with top-weighted favorite Gold Trip, where concerns about his 58.5kg weight and barrier are debated. Other key horses analyzed include Without A Fight, the Caulfield Cup winner, with discussions on whether he can handle 3200 meters; Vauban, a two-time Cup failure now with a new trainer; and Serpentine, a grey horse with strong wet track form. The hosts also cover international contenders like Parchment Party from the US and Further from the UK, noting their challenges. Recurring themes include the impact of barriers, weight handicaps, wet track suitability, and the credibility of form lines like the Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup. Gil and Lambie frequently contrast their opinions, such as on Maydan's chances with jockey James McDonald despite a wide barrier. The episode concludes with the hosts revealing their top tips: Lambie picks Valiant King to win, while Gil favors Without A Fight and Serpentine each-way, and they provide a $100 betting strategy. Additional tips for other Flemington races on Cup day are also shared, along with promotional content for Racenet and Punters.

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A live-feeling Melbourne Cup preview where Maydan's draw, weight and jockey booking frame the key debate.

This Melbourne Cup preview works best when it lets the argument around each runner breathe. Lambie is with a Chris Waller quinella, while Gilbert Gardner is drawn to an each-way angle, and Alex Donnelly keeps the pace up as the discussion moves through jockey bookings, barriers,…

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