Derby Day is Australia’s greatest racing day
Generally regarded as the single greatest day in Australian racing, Derby Day will be held at Flemington this Saturday, with a capacity 10 race program.
It is highlighted by Whobegotyou in the day’s feature. The Mark Kavanagh trained gelding is $1.60 in fixed odds markets this week.
The Mackinnon Stakes will also be run at Group 1 level, with the likes of Littorio and Sirmione looking to find top form heading into next week’s 2008 Melbourne Cup.
The Coolmore Stud Stakes is another G1 event on the star studded program, with the Gai Waterhouse trained Northern Meteor the likely favourite.
The Myer Classic is run at G1 level for the mares, with Forensics looking to atone for an unlucky last start effort at the same course. Bart Cummings shoots for his 250th Group 1 win with Mimi Lebrock, while Absolut Glam and Bellini Rose are other top hopes for the 1600m test.
Derby Day of course heads off four great days of action at Flemington as Australia’s racing year reaches its crescendo over the next seven days – with the latest Melbourne Cup Odds showing some interesting moves.
