26th October 2016, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by walkermac
Bendigo Cup acceptances have also been released. Only Howard Be Thy Name remains in the field and as a Melbourne Cup potential (currently in 19th position in the order of entry). The Offer won this race last year and did not receive a weight penalty. Tanby got a 1kg penalty for the same feat in 2011, but given that Howard Be Thy Name is already on 51.5kg and with respect to the relevant merits of his competitors, probably can safely win without earning a penalty - unless it's an outstanding victory.
Francis of Assisi also accepted, but didn't pay the second Melbourne Cup nomination fee. Not sure what this says about his chances in this race...
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His chances were quite good, as it turned out. Dominant winner. Howard Be Thy Name finished a disappointing fifth and - per his trainer in an interview after the race - will not be going on to the Melbourne Cup. So seemingly Pentathlon sneaks into the 24th position - or at least holds it until the Lexus Stakes is run. Might not get a full field if this keeps up. Only 3 more have qualified thus far...
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