Thumbs Up & Big Fist is where the Mug Punting team take a humourous look at what's hot and what's not from the weekend’s racing.
THUMBS UP
Corey Brown
First it was the AAMI Victoria Derby aboard Monaco Consul, then the Emirates Melbourne Cup aboard Shocking, finally it was All American in the Emirates Stakes. Still probably not your best ride in the last 12 months, but we Thumbs Up for all your riding efforts.
All Silent
WOW...from Emirates Stakes winner 12 months ago to super sprinter this year. Book your tickets to see All Silent vs Scenic Blast at a racetrack near you sometime in the future.
BIG FIST
Glen Boss
So You Think is still the same horse...but the Emirates Stakes was run under totally different conditions to the Cox Plate, you should know that and adapt your ride appropriately. Bart was right to chide you.
Team Vigor
Is it just me....or would the Sandown Classic next week have been a better option than the Emirates Stakes (after being trained for a 3200m race).
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