The 1998 Melbourne Cup in which the New Zealand mares Jezabeel and Champagne fought it out down the straight. Jezabeel beat Champagne, with Persian Punch third. Persian Punch also came third in 2001, when Ethereal won the cup.
@SilkStJohn Im well aware that the race is a handicap event as I live in Melbourne.Thats why I backed Jezabeel that day-she was a certainty under the conditions.
@scrappy5011 Not good enough at the weights maybe, but if Usain Bolt carried 20stone against my 13 I reckon I'd have him over 100yds. It's a handicap, not a Group 1......
Simply not good enough-Persian Punch.Jezabeel was an absolute certainty that day with the light weight and I enjoyed collecting my winnings.Persian punch was a good horse but obviously not up to the task against some quality opposition.
@SilkStJohn Im well aware that the race is a handicap event as I live in Melbourne.Thats why I backed Jezabeel that day-she was a certainty under the conditions.
scrappy5011 1 year ago
@SilkStJohn Sorry... British Group 1 (Flat)
SilkStJohn 1 year ago
@scrappy5011 Not good enough at the weights maybe, but if Usain Bolt carried 20stone against my 13 I reckon I'd have him over 100yds. It's a handicap, not a Group 1......
SilkStJohn 1 year ago
Simply not good enough-Persian Punch.Jezabeel was an absolute certainty that day with the light weight and I enjoyed collecting my winnings.Persian punch was a good horse but obviously not up to the task against some quality opposition.
scrappy5011 1 year ago
Hence another 2f you dumb shit!
foriamonlyahorse2 1 year ago
He had 2 miles to reel them in.
scrappy5011 1 year ago
Another 2f & Punch would have reeled them in. Gutsy tough horse he was. Watch the Jockey Club cup...it was typical of many of his races.
foriamonlyahorse2 2 years ago
i had $30 at 30-1 on champagne and how she didnt win i will never know
balthazarsmith 2 years ago
Sad story with Three Crowns also
Parko30 4 years ago
Great reply by both mares considering they were both pole-axed in the Caulfield Cup when they were travelling well too. Champagne was all heart.
tigerrish 4 years ago