Melbourne Cup 2009

by **Peisandros** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:22 pm

Who ya got? I'm going to being making a sizable investment on the Cup, just finalising which horses I'm going to include in my trifecta.

I love Cup day. It's a shame I have an exam in three days, because a few beers would not go amiss. Plus it's a beauty of a day here, great for watching races.

Note, poll is based on the top eight favoured horses according to the TAB at time of posting!

by **The Beautiful Darkness** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:37 pm

I'm not interested in the cup, the only thing that interests me is that I have a public holiday today. :palm:

by **Tubbsalot** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:40 pm

I forgot the cup even existed, even though I'm currently lounging around thanks to the holiday.

by **Peisandros** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:00 pm

Make full use of the holiday and lose some money!!

by **The Beautiful Darkness** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:13 pm

Peisandros wrote:Make full use of the holiday and lose some money!!

I'm already losing plenty of money by not being able to work. :palm:

by **New Dracora** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:20 pm

The Beautiful Darkness wrote:
Peisandros wrote:Make full use of the holiday and lose some money!!

I'm already losing plenty of money by not being able to work.

God, you must be an absolute joy to be around - your enthusiasm for life is just shining through atm...

Anywho, haven't picked a particular horse this year (waiting for the office sweeptakes) but I'll be watching for sure.

by **The Beautiful Darkness** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:23 pm

New Dracora wrote:
The Beautiful Darkness wrote:
Peisandros wrote:Make full use of the holiday and lose some money!!

I'm already losing plenty of money by not being able to work.

God, you must be an absolute joy to be around - your enthusiasm for life is just shining through atm...

Anywho, haven't picked a particular horse this year (waiting for the office sweeptakes) but I'll be watching for sure.

Thank you, it's good to know there are still people around who appreciate my sense of humour.

by **Peisandros** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:00 pm

Well I've got my bets on. Got the dress shirt on too and trying to do some study before the race in 3hrs time. Looking forward to it.

by **Wild and Crazy Pirates** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:05 pm

My money is on Alcopop..though I haven't given the Cup much thought this year unlike other years

by **Peisandros** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:09 pm

Wild and Crazy Pirates wrote:My money is on Alcopop..though I haven't given the Cup much thought this year unlike other years

Yeah I've included Alcopop in my trifecta. I'm finding it hard to look past the Bart Cummings factor though, plus I've a little bias towards Daffodil the NZ horse.

by **Franco-Belgium** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:12 pm

As soon as i looked at the Lineup i got a Funny feeling about Roman Emperor and i thought maybe i will bet on this one. I went onto TAB bets online and place $20 on Roman Emperor. I have high hopes as i have seen this horse somewhere before and i think he could win or place.

by **Peisandros** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:40 pm

Franco-Belgium wrote:As soon as i looked at the Lineup i got a Funny feeling about Roman Emperor and i thought maybe i will bet on this one. I went onto TAB bets online and place $20 on Roman Emperor. I have high hopes as i have seen this horse somewhere before and i think he could win or place.

I too have some money on Roman Emperor, hopefully it can get up.

by **Blouman Empire** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:00 am

Peisandros wrote:Well I've got my bets on. Got the dress shirt on too and trying to do some study before the race in 3hrs time. Looking forward to it.

So how big is the Melbourne Cup in New Zealand?

by **Bazalonia** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:04 am

Tis a bit late since it's already finished

but really... personally I couldn't care less about "The Race that stops the Nation"

by **Slazenagara** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:10 am

Your Gay....

by **Newmanistan** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:22 am

Peisandros wrote:
I love Cup day. It's a shame I have an exam in three days, because a few beers would not go amiss. Plus it's a beauty of a day here, great for watching races.

Have I just found my future co-host in the horse-racing competition I would just love to start in NS Sports (but I perceive lack of interest)?

by **NERVUN** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:36 am

Slazenagara wrote:Your Gay....

And you're not funny, knock it off.

by **Slazenagara** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:40 am

Why?
He doesnt watch Melbourne Cup. I think hes gay. Thats my Opinion, FREE SPEECH. DONT TREAD ON ME!

by **NERVUN** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:04 am

Slazenagara wrote:Why?
He doesnt watch Melbourne Cup. I think hes gay. Thats my Opinion, FREE SPEECH. DONT TREAD ON ME!

I don't care what you think of him or if he watches the Melbourne Cup or not. The rules say don't flame another poster and, brother, that could be considered as one. As for free speech and other slogans, I direct you to the point in fact that you have none here. This is a private server owned by Max Barry (In Whom We Trust) and HE has noted that this is his own private Father Knows Best State.

Again, knock it off.

by **Bazalonia** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:17 am

Slazenagara wrote:Why?
He doesnt watch Melbourne Cup. I think hes gay. Thats my Opinion, FREE SPEECH. DONT TREAD ON ME!

And... You're fine with treading on me for my Free speech?

Way to employ double standards. :palm:

by **Blouman Empire** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:06 am

Newmanistan wrote:
Peisandros wrote:
I love Cup day. It's a shame I have an exam in three days, because a few beers would not go amiss. Plus it's a beauty of a day here, great for watching races.

Have I just found my future co-host in the horse-racing competition I would just love to start in NS Sports (but I perceive lack of interest)?

I would place a horse(s) in I can come up with a few trainers, jockeys etc as well as placing history behind them, provided you do it about a month from now, I am leaving NSG and going to spend more of my time in RP again. Let me know, but I do think that not many posters will be into it.

by **Hamilay** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:09 am

I vote for Shocking, behold my mighty gambling foresight.

by **Bazalonia** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:23 am

Hamilay wrote:I vote for Shocking, behold my mighty gambling foresight.

That might of worked, If I hadn't already spoiled that it was over

by **Hamilay** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:23 am

Bazalonia wrote:
Hamilay wrote:I vote for Shocking, behold my mighty gambling foresight.

That might of worked, If I hadn't already spoiled that it was over

Damn it, I didn't see that. :palm:

by **Peisandros** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:58 pm

Sounds great Newmanistan, would be very keen!

Blouman it's very big here. Especially in the student capital of NZ, we go crazy.

As for my results, I walked away with about a $50 gain.. Had 5 e/w on Shocking and 5 for a place on Mourilyan - especially happy with that!

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