Mick Gannon - Melbourne Cup Preview + Tips - Sportsday (02.11.26)
Summary
Mick Gannon joins the show to preview the Melbourne Cup, offering detailed analysis of the field and highlighting key horses like Goody Two Shoes and Hopewell Rock. The discussion also covers recent Group 1 results, including the Coolmore Stakes and the Wakeful Stakes, while touching on the financial implications of stallion making. Gannon provides specific race tips for the day, including a strong pick in the Meribyrnong Plate, before the hosts plan their broadcast schedule for the carnival.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship ads for Fox News and Dupixent
Sports Day introduction and sponsor mentions
Mick Gannon joins and discusses recent race tips
Analysis of the Wakeful Stakes and Oaks results
Coolmore Stud Stakes results and stallion value
Review of Satana Glow and Stormy Marco performances
Empire Rose results and Concord Connie's future
Discussion on Tempted's Everest win and jockey tactics
Early race tips: Amsterdam and pre-Cup plans
Race 4 and Race 8 selections: Ole Gold and Mary Chase
Importance of the pre-race parade and horse behavior
Melbourne Cup field analysis: Horses 1 to 6
Melbourne Cup field analysis: Horses 7 to 10
Melbourne Cup field analysis: Horses 11 to 15
Melbourne Cup field analysis: Horses 16 to 24
Mick Gannon's top three Melbourne Cup selections
Tomorrow's broadcast crew and final banter
Closing sponsorships for Bunnings and Dupixent
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