Derby Day, the start of the week of racing at Flemington with 9 Group races; and with such prestige surrounding the day, it’s to be expected that a strong card races.  Today has not disappointed.

With rain this morning in Melbourne, the track has been rated a good 4, with scattered showers predicted for the day.

Tips as follows:

Race One – Carbine Club Stakes – 1600m

SH:        5 – Montauk

MP:       4 – Mahuta (each way)

Race Two – Mumm Wakeful Stakes – 2000m

SH:        1 – My Poppette

MP:       1 – My Poppette

Race Three – Guveera Stakes – 1400m

SH:        3 – Disposition (best bet of the day)

MP:       3 – Disposition

Race Four – Coolmore Stud Stakes – 1200m

SH:        6 – Counterattack (each way)

MP:       1 – Exosphere (best bet of the day)

Race Five – Lexus Stakes – 2500m

SH:        6 – Havana Cooler

MP:       7 – Ruling Dynasty (each way)

Race Six – Longines Mackinnon Stakes – 2000m

SH:        7 – Gailo Chop (each way)

MP:       4 – Pornichet

Race Seven – AAMI Victorian Derby – 2500m

SH:        1 – Lizard Island (each way)

MP:       9 – Etymology (each way)

Race Eight – Myer Classic – 1600m

SH:        1 – Royal Descent

MP:       1 – Royal Descent

Race Nine – TAB.com.au Stakes – 1200m

SH:        6 – Delectation

MP:       14 – Kaeperrnick (each way)

Good luck and happy punting!