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There is likely to be a short-priced favorite on this 12 months’s Victoria Derby, however do not be fooled by the eye-catching last-start efficiency from Observer.
The three-year-old was miles forward of his competitors within the Group 2 Vase at Moonee Valley however was eased down proper earlier than the road by jockey Mark Zahra, who was later fined for failing to completely journey out the $1.75 winner to the ending put up.
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The colt has been confirmed to again up for the Derby over 2500m and the Godolphin runner will once more begin on the brief odds of $2.15 with bookmakers TAB.
Nevertheless, in line with racing knowledgeable David Gately, the hazard within the race is the Chris Waller-trained Windfall, who bolted dwelling for second final weekend and will take out the Derby at a a lot nicer value for punters at $6.50 on the time of publishing.
Windfall nearly chased down Observer final weekend Getty
Whereas he believes Observer is a deserved favorite, Gately is leaning in direction of his rival.
“He [Observer] exploded after they put the foot down, he put 5 lengths on them within the blink of a watch,” he stated on Huge World of Sports activities Victoria Derby preview.
“Windfall was wonderful although in that very same race. I do know Observer was eased down and it might need been flattering a bit to the attention, however geez he was powering and on occasions and measures, he was operating dwelling faster than good, older horses on the day.
“He will get to 2500m and I can not consider the worth differential on TAB. I am gonna lean to Windfall on the value … I feel it is an important wager.”
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The time-honoured Derby is one among three Group 1 races at Flemington on Saturday, with the barrier draw for the Melbourne Cup to happen instantly following the cardboard.
Within the different Group 1 races on the day, Gately is backing Idle Flyer to win within the Empire Rose Stakes over 1600m and Beiwacht to say the Coolmore Stud Stakes over 1200m.
Beiwacht Getty
Here is each runner competing within the Derby. Odds courtesy of TAB.
1. Observer (4)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Ciaron Maher
Jockey: Mark Zahra
Profession: 6: 2-2-1
Odds: $2.10 / $1.26
2. Highvol (15)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Nick Ryan
Jockey: Jamie Mott
Profession: 7: 2-1-0
Odds: $23 / $5
3. Autumn Thriller (17)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Rory Hunter
Jockey: Blake Shinn
Profession: 9: 2-2-2
Odds: $9 / $2.70
4. Miewa (8)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Nick Ryan
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Profession: 7: 1-2-0
Odds: $19 / $4.60
5. Choices (7)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Tony & Calvin McEvoy
Jockey: Harry Coffer
Profession: 5: 3-0-1
Odds: $15 / $3.90
6. Windfall (12)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Chris Waller
Jockey: Craig Williams
Profession: 8: 0-1-2
Odds: $6.50 / $2.20
7. Azazel (10)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Mark Walker
Jockey: Michael Dee
Profession: 3: 2-0-0
Odds: $23 / $5
8. Arcora (11)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: T Busuttin & N Younger
Jockey: John Allen
Profession: 8: 1-2-1
Odds: $41 / $9
9. O’Sheamus (5)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: J O’Shea & T Charlton
Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy
Profession: 5: 1-0-1
Odds: $18 / $4.40
10. Amazake (6)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Ciaron Maher
Jockey: Declan Bates
Profession: 5-0-1-1
Odds: $41 / $9
11. Engine Of Struggle (9)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: M Worth & M Kent Jr
Jockey: Tommy Berry
Profession: 4-1-1-1
Odds: $19 / $4.60
12. Matsuda (19)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Ciaron Maher
Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Profession: 5: 1-1-0
Odds: $51 / $11
13. One Step Nearer (2)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: J O’Shea & T Charlton
Jockey: Jye McNeil
Profession: 6: 1-0-0
Odds: $41 / $9
14. Savisanta (3)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Chris Waller
Jockey: Ben Melham
Profession: 4-0-3-1
Odds: $23 / $5
15. McWoody (16)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Mark Walker
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Profession: 2-1-0-0
Odds: $61 / $13
16. Deal Accomplished Quick (1)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Daniel Stackhouse
Jockey: Matthew Cumani
Profession: 3: 0-1-0
Odds: $41 / $9
17. Arabian Prince (20)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Michael Kent
Jockey: Craig Williams
Profession: 3: 0-0-1
Odds: $19 / $5
18. Freddie Bassett (14)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Annabel & Rob Archibald
Jockey: Ben Allen
Profession: 5: 0-2-0
Odds: $61 / $12
19. Crack A Deel (13)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Henry Dwyer
Jockey: N/A
Profession: 6: 1-0-1
Odds: $151 / $26
20. Tremendous Paradise (18)
Weight: 57kg
Coach: Andrew Forsman
Jockey: N/A
Profession: 6: 1-0-1
Odds: $151 / $26
