Derby Day

David 'Gator' Gately has provided his full tips and race-by-race ratings for Group 1 Derby Day at Victoria Racing Club, Flemington on Saturday October 29th.

- 12 – CURRAN – Suspect he is flying! - 12 -YEARNING – Flew home in Lets Elope fresh then stayed at 1400m latest and sound Vs tempo. - 5 – PERICLES – Excellent at start two from back and 4-wide on savage inside/ on-pace track yet ran on to beat all-bar Opal Ridge, easily! - 1 – JACQUINOT – Produced an outstanding 11.10 last 200m on the day off fast speed to win that G1 Golden Rose then only another 3yo (winner Giga Kick) had faster last 200m in an Everest. - 2 – PAVITRA – Set a strong speed in Ethereal and kicked, she was only run over the last 100m and on/ over line she was as strong as any filly there. - 1 – SINAWANN – Had gap between runs into 2nd-up at Hillside and tempo wasn’t there, he ran well. - 1 – TIJUANA – Gave his all and close-up in that G1 Caulfield Guineas. - 1 – JENNY JEROME – Flew home 2nd-up in Jim Moloney along (slower) inside and that form is good through Typhoon Titmus/ Zoe’s Promise. FLEMINGTON – Race 3 No.12 – CURRAN – Suspect he is flying! - 7 – JAMAEA – Loomed to win Theo Marks but peaked late then close-uo in Gold Pendant at 1400m. - 2 – SANDPAPER – Wide Vs bias fresh MV and ran well then tracked strong speed Caulfield and held off Angry Skies who had just finished alongside G1 Guineas and G1 Spring Champion Stks runner-up Elliptical. FLEMINGTON – Race 8 No.14 – LA CRIQUE – Kiwi mare here off brilliant G1 win at 1600m beating one who came out and won a G1 herself.

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Plummets down to the 49kgs off a dogged effort in the Thousand Guineas and will appreciate getting back to the scene of her nice win the in Edward Manifold back on October 1. She’s Licketysplit – Three-year-old fillies have had a particularly good record in this race of late and she looks no exception to the rule. Have her marked around about the $4.80 quote and she is a clear winning hope, but not at the current price. He was $1.80 favourite for the Blue Sapphire before being scratched and he looks a horse who has heaps of progression to come. Blinkers come off to settle her down and she looks the sole leader in this race with a good base of fitness under her belt. Nettuno – The market has completely missed him here and it is hard to see why given how competitive he has been in some pretty handy three-year-old races up in Sydney.

It's Victoria Derby Day and the celebrities are taking advantage of the long-awaited sun to serve some stylish looks at the races.

Ashley Hart wore a rhinestone-encrusted suit paired with a very elegant headpiece. The 30-year-old, who recently split from husband Justin Mckeone, paired the look with a black hat-fascinator. Model Demi Brereton also got the suit memo with her shoulder-padded number. "After 4.5 years together, Justin and I have made the difficult decision to separate as a couple," she wrote. Pataky was announced as a special guest at the races this year, bringing a touch of Hollywood star power to kick off the spring racing season. Chris Hemsworth's wife, 46, finished off the ensemble with a simple fedora fascinator.

Melbourne Cup Carnival has kicked off with Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, best known by punters for its strict black and white dress code.

The Channel 9 presenter accessorised with simple black details including a mini clutch and a netted fascinator. The long-sleeve top also had a plunging neckline that emphasised her bust with a metal detailing as well as two cut-outs on the side. She finished the look with a white hat and bow-detailed pointed heels. She wore a structured black dress with lace detailing, chunky black heels and a matching headband. The outfit featured a white top with ruffle detailing that cascaded over her shoulders, and a figure-hugging black pencil skirt with a dangerously high thigh split. The 46-year-old rocked a staple little black dress with a structured hat to the event, posing at the media wall for snaps. Today Show host Allison Langdon rocked an elegant white blazer dress with trendy brogue shoes in the days dress colours of white and black. The mum-of-three finished her stylish look with an array of gold jewellery, including bangles, rings and a pair of small earrings. Wearing a pair of black pants with a white bustier and long black gloves, the 27-year-old model son of Channel 9’s entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins, nailed the brief. VRC ambassador Olivia Molly Rogers was among the first to arrive at Flemington wearing a white dress with statement sleeves and black accessories to the glamorous event. She finished the look with a beaded pearl bag, revealing on Instagram she was “representing Australian Childhood Foundation” for the day. The first event in the Melbourne Cup Carnival is best known by punters for its strict black and white dress code with attendees going all out after a two years hiatus inflicted by the pandemic.