Graham: Chasing a King's ransom on Vic Cup Night

08 October 2021 | Brittany Graham
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THE highly anticipated Pryde's EasiFeed Victoria Cup meeting has arrived at its new location of Bendigo and the fields assembled have lived up to all expectations.  

Open class pacers will clash in the marquee event for $300,000 after the $200,000 Lather Up Victoria Derby for the three-year-old colts and geldings, the Pryde's EasiFeed Victoria Oaks for the girls and the best trotters will have their opportunities in the Aldebaran Park Bill Collins Sprint.  

While it's disappointing the COVID situation won’t allow an on-course audience to enjoy such elite harness racing in the flesh, the buildup has been exciting with plenty of hotly contested lead ups, and Sky Racing Active will take us into the heart of the meeting tomorrow evening.  

After a deep dive into the form for the four Group 1s, here are my thoughts. 

CLICK: FOR THE FULL COLUMN IN THE FORUM AT THETROTS.COM.AU

 

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