Deane Lester’s Best Bets and Melbourne Cup Tips for Flemington Posted on November 6, 2017 | Posted by Deane Lester Deane Lester’s Preview Melbourne Cup Tips 1st – 20 Wall Of Fire 2nd – 5 Marmelo 3rd – 22 Rekindling 4th – 2 Almandin Best Bets Race 2 No. 8 Miles Of Krishan Handy mare, fitter for 2 runs back from a spell. This 5 year old is a recent addition to the Hayes/Dabernig stable and finished off nicely over the 1400 metres last start. She will relish the extra distance and from a good draw should get the run of the race. Looks a nice each way play. Race 4 No. 16 Ubin Thunderstruck Has been a revelation since joining the Darren Weir stable and looks a legitimate chance here. The 5 year old has had a long preparation but continues to thrive on recent racing and looked unlucky when 3rd over 2400 metres last start at Geelong. While he steps up in class drops in weight and is rock hard fit to run out the 2800 metres. At each way odds and should run well. Race 5 No. 8 Nature Strip Promising Three Year Old who looks well placed here. The Robert Smerdon trained galloper scored a big win on debut after covering a lot of ground over 1000 metres at Mornington before a luckless second over 1000 metres at Moonee Valley. The son of Nicconi will be better suited on the spacious Flemington circuit. Looks the best bet of the day. Bet Now
Scott Embry’s Thursday Bunbury Preview August 12, 2026 Race 1 CARTIER GLOW looked sharp in his recent 950m trial at Lark Hill and Tommy Wolfe’s horses go super on their home track (last… Read More
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Fremantle vs Adelaide Bankwest Club Competition August 11, 2026 Entry into this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. The promoter is Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) (ABN 21 347 055… Read More
Scott Embry’s Wednesday Pinjarra Preview August 11, 2026 Race 1 WHERE’S TIMMY really caught the eye on debut in an extremely fast run 1000 behind Modern Girl. He drew 12/12, found himself last… Read More
Glenn Ingram’s Wednesday Bendigo Preview August 11, 2026 Race 1 Small field, mix of debutants with exposed form, leaning the exposed form with GOLD CHALICE who gave a big sight in front on… Read More
Matt Young’s Tuesday Northam Preview August 11, 2026 Race 1 One of a few open races for the night. BUT JOE (4) is a horse I have a bit of time for and… Read More
Scott Embry’s Tuesday Broome Preview August 10, 2026 Race 1 THE TOP BAR ran third behind Zorbrist in a 58+ 1435 only three starts ago. Quite simply, runs to that level here and… Read More
Matt Young’s Monday Pinjarra Preview August 10, 2026 Race 1 MAJESTIC GA GA (5) was enormous in defeat and beat the track record with the runner-up effort, she has the draw advantage over… Read More
Scott Embry’s Sunday Kalgoorlie Preview August 7, 2026 Race 1 OMERTA GRACE finally showed a level of improvement last start after a lacklustre start to his preparation. He was still slowly away which… Read More
Chris Nelson’s Saturday Eagle Farm Preview August 6, 2026 Race 1 Racing at Eagle Farm on Saturday will take place on a good track with a sunny 25 degree day ahead. The meeting gets… Read More
Chris Nelson’s Saturday Randwick Preview August 6, 2026 Race 1 We race at Randwick on Saturday where the track will be close enough to good with fine weather forecast. An 1100m Midway gets… Read More
Glenn Ingram’s Saturday Caulfield Preview August 6, 2026 Race 1 Open race, no firm opinion. DUSTEE dictated a slow speed at Seymour and couldn’t be caught, his run prior ties in with COMMIT… Read More
Scott Embry’s Saturday Belmont Preview August 6, 2026 Race 1 BURNING BRIDGES had to work hard early to get across after drawing barrier 13/13 first-up. Kicked clear on straightening but hit a big… Read More