Tara Talks Racing – Melbourne Cup Tips

Tara Madgwick - Sunday Nov 1

There was an Arrowfield-a-thon on Derby Day in Sydney and Melbourne, while a colt bred to win a Derby came out and won a Derby, so there is plenty to talk about and we’re delving into the Melbourne Cup, so who do we like?

Skyhook, well done buddy! - image Bradleyphotos.com.au

One of our favourite horses Skyhook won the G1 Golden Eagle and while it wasn’t a shock he won a G1, it was a shock to see how the favourite Sheza Alibi found a way to be beaten out of a place.

Also we are signing off for the season as Clocker is jumping ship to go on holidays, but we’ll be back for a pre-Christmas special in December.

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