{"id":95221,"date":"2026-11-07T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=95221"},"modified":"2026-11-05T21:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T11:36:05","slug":"ararat-gold-cup-day-best-bets-sunday-november-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/11\/ararat-gold-cup-day-best-bets-sunday-november-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Ararat Gold Cup Day Best Bets \u2013 Sunday,\u00a0November 8\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fire up your Sunday punting with our Ararat Gold Cup Day best bets, highlighting the key runners ready to help you end the week right.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 3 – Ararat Rural City Council Maiden Plate (1100 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 2 General Blu<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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GENERAL BLU (2)<\/strong> resumes for the first time since finishing fifth, beaten four lengths, in a heat of the Future Stars series at Pakenham, where he suffered lacerations.<\/p>\n

On debut at Geelong over this distance, he finished second, beaten just by a nose.<\/p>\n

The Team McEvoy-trained gelding looks set for a bold first-up showing after two jump outs, with his latest 800m hit-out at Flemington producing a nice piece of work to win.<\/p>\n

Drawn in barrier three, he\u2019s well placed to get a favourable run.<\/p>\n

Ararat R3 – Ararat Rural City Council Mdn Plate<\/span> <\/div>
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2. General Blu (3)<\/span>
59.5kg<\/span>25x<\/span><\/div>
J: Linda Meech<\/span>T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.07<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw February 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind I Stand By You carrying 58kg at $1.80. On debut second of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw January 20 over 1125m, a nose behind Superliv with 58kg at $9. Expected to feature again while fresh.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/11\/2026 04:40:19 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Ararat Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 4 – Midland Irrigation BM66 Handicap (1100 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 3 Southern Crescent<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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SOUTHERN CRESCENT (3)<\/strong> will appreciate the drop in class after placing third in a BM70 at Hamilton on her first-up run.<\/p>\n

She was held up badly from the 500m and only got clear over the final 150m, so she did well to finish strongly into the placings.<\/p>\n

The Adrian Purcell-trained mare should strip fitter and has already won second-up during her previous preparation.<\/p>\n

Drawn well in barrier three, she can get a handy run and be in the finish.<\/p>\n

Ararat R4 – Midland Irrigation Hcp (Bm66)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Southern Crescent (3)<\/span>
60kg<\/span>318×3<\/span><\/div>
J: Jack Hill<\/span>T: Aaron Purcell<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Second run back. First-up after four months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 in a Bm70 at Hamilton on October 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind It’s A Yes with 58kg at $12. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.3 len in a 0-56 at Stawell on January 4 over 1100m defeating Little Sandy carrying 58kg at $3.50. Fitter and worth consideration.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/11\/2026 04:40:22 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Ararat Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 5 – AME Systems Maiden Plate (1600 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 5 Selita’s Fury<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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SELITA\u2019S FURY (5)<\/strong> made an excellent first-up impression at Echuca, finishing second over 1400m and beaten by a nose.<\/p>\n

He got clear at the top of the straight and hit the line hard over the final 175m, making the rise to a mile look ideal.<\/p>\n

The Michael Jones-trained gelding should also strip fitter second-up.<\/p>\n

He maps to enjoy a great run on speed and can be hard to hold out.<\/p>\n

Ararat R5 – Ame Systems Mdn Plate<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Selita’s Fury (5)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>2<\/span><\/div>
J: Declan Bates<\/span>T: Michael Jones<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Jumped at big odds at debut, raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Echuca on October 19 over 1400m, nose behind Caledonian Summer carrying 57kg at $31. Definite improver who shouldn’t mind the extra trip.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/11\/2026 04:40:24 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race 6 – Ararat Gold Cup (2200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 Aftermath<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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AFTERMATH (1)<\/strong> is racing in great form for Paul Preusker and is chasing a third consecutive win in the Ararat Cup.<\/p>\n

He won the St Arnaud Cup by 2.25 lengths, leading throughout over 2000m.<\/p>\n

Last start, he backed that up in the Mortlake Cup, again leading all the way to score by a decisive 4.75 lengths over 2200m.<\/p>\n

Rock-hard fit, he can go forward for Linda Meech, who has ridden him to two wins from three starts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Ararat R6 – Bet365 Ararat Gold Cup Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Aftermath (8)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>55211<\/span><\/div>
J: Linda Meech<\/span>T: Paul Preusker<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 5 len in a Bm78 at Mortlake on October 31 over 2000m in soft going defeating Breathless Spirit with 60kg at $3.30. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len in a Hcp at St Arnaud on October 24 over 2000m defeating Saveadateforme carrying 58.5kg at $2.35. Up in class but cannot be underestimated.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 08\/11\/2026 04:40:27 AM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Ararat Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fire up your Sunday punting with our Ararat Gold Cup Day best bets, highlighting the key runners ready to help you end the week right. GENERAL BLU (2) resumes for the first time since finishing fifth, beaten four lengths, in a heat of the Future Stars series at Pakenham, where he suffered lacerations. On debut at Geelong over this distance, he finished second, beaten just by a nose. The Team McEvoy-trained gelding looks set for a bold first-up showing after two jump outs, with his latest 800m hit-out at Flemington producing a nice piece of work to win. Drawn in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":89512,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[861],"hub_post_cat":[8162],"class_list":["post-95221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-racing-tips","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"07\/11\/2026","event_country":"Australia","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"33","race_id":"f7186774-433e-411d-bef0-5a77a0685f2b","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7c01ea4f-9e16-4ac7-acf6-336472010749"}],"summary":"GENERAL BLU (2) resumes for the first time since finishing fifth, beaten four lengths, in a heat of the Future Stars series at Pakenham, where he suffered lacerations. On debut at Geelong over this distance, he finished second, beaten just by a nose. The Team McEvoy-trained gelding looks set for a bold first-up showing after two jump outs, with his latest 800m hit-out at Flemington producing a nice piece of work to win. Drawn in barrier three, he\u2019s well placed to get a favourable run."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"8b2cb76c-5ae9-4126-bc91-f411d8d8a97b","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"15238761-b6e7-4bf2-93c2-b1add712d0a5"}],"summary":"SOUTHERN CRESCENT (3) will appreciate the drop in class after placing third in a BM70 at Hamilton on her first-up run. She was held up badly from the 500m and only got clear over the final 150m, so she did well to finish strongly into the placings. The Adrian Purcell-trained mare should strip fitter and has already won second-up during her previous preparation. Drawn well in barrier three, she can get a handy run and be in the finish."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"f64f82d3-cde5-4ebd-afc6-37d42a10ef45","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"99543e80-07d8-4598-9a49-bbe1bca9c76b"}],"summary":"SELITA\u2019S FURY (5) made an excellent first-up impression at Echuca, finishing second over 1400m and beaten by a nose. He got clear at the top of the straight and hit the line hard over the final 175m, making the rise to a mile look ideal. The Michael Jones-trained gelding should also strip fitter second-up. He maps to enjoy a great run on speed and can be hard to hold out."}]},{"author_id":"33","race_id":"c2f38c3e-57c0-4dc9-ad48-7aae83e3396d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7c747183-f30d-4ace-903c-93d78cd8f675"}],"summary":"AFTERMATH (1) is racing in great form for Paul Preusker and is chasing a third consecutive win in the Ararat Cup. He won the St Arnaud Cup by 2.25 lengths, leading throughout over 2000m. Last start, he backed that up in the Mortlake Cup, again leading all the way to score by a decisive 4.75 lengths over 2200m. Rock-hard fit, he can go forward for Linda Meech, who has ridden him to two wins from three starts."}]}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95221","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95221"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95221\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95227,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95221\/revisions\/95227"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95221"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95221"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95221"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=95221"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}