On The Punt: Derby Day tips for Flemington on Saturday, November 2

Racenet form analyst Chris Vernuccio is confident Chris Waller can win another Coolmore Stud Stakes as he gives his top selections at Flemington for Derby Day.

Herald Sun and Racenet form analyst Chris Vernuccio looks at the Derby Day meeting at Flemington on Saturday.

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BEST BET

SWITZERLAND (R6 No.5 – $6)

Switzerland was back to his best with a two-length win in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes in quick, beating Coleman who finished three lengths off Growing Empire in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes. Forgot his first-up run. Trainer Chris Waller has a great record in the Coolmore Stud Stakes.

Does this change the Everest picture?

Switzerland is way too good for them in the G2 Roman Consul Stakes! 🇨🇭😮@cwallerracing | @nashhot | @CoolmoreAus@aus_turf_clubpic.twitter.com/6D208oJvk1

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) October 12, 2024

NEXT BEST

FEROCE (R1 No.1 – $2)

Feroce drops back to a Group 3 after a narrow defeat in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas, which is clearly the strongest formline. He maps to take a sit behind the leaders.

JIMMYSSTAR (R4 No.5 – $2.50)

Jimmysstar has finally turned ability into wins this prep as he goes for a hat-trick. His soft win in the Weekend Hussler last week showed he could be capable of winning a Group 1, like the upcoming Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.

Jimmysstar dominant in the Weekend Hussler! 😤

That brings up 2,000 career winners for Blake Shinn! 👏@[e-mail]/pO156RP6wo

— 7HorseRacing 🐎 (@7horseracing) October 12, 2024

VALUE BET

ISTHMUS (R9 No.17 – $12)

There were excuses for Isthmus last start after she copped a heavy shunt in the straight and pulled up lame. She won her two starts prior and can bounce back with Blake Shinn jumping on.

THE JOCKEY

JAMES McDONALD

AELIANA (R1 No.6 – $) GOOD SORT (R2 No.9 – 12), SCHWARZ (R3 No.6 – $11), TAMERLANE (R4 No.3 – $15), POWERS OF OPAL (R6 No.5 – $2.60), SWITZERLAND (R6 No.5 – $6), KING OF THUNDER (R7 No.8), ATISHU (R8 No.9 – $16), SANS DOUTE (R9 No.3 – $3.60).

Originally published as On The Punt: Derby Day tips for Flemington on Saturday, November 2