Race meetings like today are a real test of character and patience, but my experience reminds me to analyse results objectively and to always have a long-term view amongst the short-term “noise”.

Zac Purton absolutely “schooled” his peers in the Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse and rated Time Warp to win after receiving as soft a run in front as possible. Simply put, Chad Schofield fell into the trap of not wanting to “fire his horse up” and in doing so gave away his two biggest assets; being able to run fast time overall, and carrying upwards of 7.5kg less than his opposition.

The tables were turned in race 10 in that Schofield beat home Purton. Dragon General was super finishing well off a very strong speed, his ideal race shape. Superich was caught in traffic unfortunately and got into clear running too late. Overall  the race delivered some good dividends for those who used the race 10 analysis.

New Elegance was given every chance to win by Purton and was upset. Whilst Mighty Maverick and Precious Sweetie were poor performers that didn’t deliver up to previous starts.

So a character building afternoon as they say and it’s on to Happy Valley on Wednesday to return to building a season long profit.

All the best with the Melbourne Cup! I’ll be cheering Yucatan and Cross Counter!