Apologies for yesterday, as a medical procedure took me out for longer than anticipated…

Seven from the book today, and I’ll just make comment on Mankayan, racing in fantastic form and Ben Melham hops on for his only ride of the day up in Newcastle for the Cup. Up in grade and distance, but I think he’ll win, $3 available right now…

PREFECT MATCH 

Newcastle Jockey Club, 1

MANKAYAN 

Newcastle Jockey Club, 6

MOON OVER ALICE 

Newcastle Jockey Club, 8

GENJIRO 

Canberra Racing Club, 8

WORLD CHARMER 

Kilcoy Race Club, 6

SERTIN

Kilcoy Race Club, 7

ZOU ZOU KACANARKIS 

Kilcoy Race Club, 8