Evil Knievil: Preparing for Melbourne

My chums at Racepal advise that the two against the field in the Melbourne Cup (start time 4.00 a.m. tomorrow) are Magic Wand at 20/1 and Youngstar at 33/1. They are, I am advised, both 14/1 chances. So it is time to invest seriously.

Right now, it is raining a bit in Melbourne but it is hoped that the rain will be mild enough accompanied by a drying breeze. Youngstar should not be disadvantaged by rain but too much of it would not assist Magic Wand. Fingers crossed.