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Victoria DerbySacred Elixir has been crunched in the market since his impressive win last week at Moonee Valley and subsequent draw in gate one for the Victoria Derby.The Kiwi is bred to run the staying trip and is certainly the one to beat, but at $2.80 with UBET he has hit rock bottom and represents no value at all.With the favourite at that price, and with just two other runners presently in single figures, the betting suggests this is a Derby of little depth.Im not sure that is the case, however, and am happy to speck a few at longer odds.Swear finished just behind Yankee Rose (who then placed in the Cox Plate) in the Spring Champion Stakes and races as if hell appreciate the trip, even if his pedigree suggests he wont.Morvada was just behind Sacred Elixir in The Vase, and was very good leading against the pattern; this formline ties in another roughie in Silvera, who beat Morvada home the start prior and should be forgiven his luckless Vase defeat.So Si Bon was also good at the Valley and is looking for the extra journey, while Kent and Highlad are racing better than their form suggests and should be included. Captain Duffy, too, was strong in winning the Geelong Classic and cant be ignored.Recommended bet: No knock on the favourite but keener on playing the multiples. Box trifecta numbers 1,3,5,7,8,10,11,12.Coolmore Stud StakesThe race of the spring. These three-year-old sprinters are a fabulous group, and Saturdays stallion-making Group I is shaping as a definitive contest for several gallopers and their connections. One will emerge with reputation enhanced and a humungous price tag on his head; others will have their bubble burst.So where to start? There are currently six runners at $11 or shorter with UBET, suggesting an open race. But Im prepared to say this contest is between three horses: Extreme Choice, Astern and Star Turn.If youre a fan of Extreme Choice -- and, frankly, why wouldnt you be? -- youre getting great odds about a Blue Diamond winner who returned with a stunning win against his elders in the Group I Moir Stakes. Its possible to pick holes in the form -- the likes of Chautauqua, Buffering and Wild Rain have done little subsequently to uphold it -- but dont hold that against Extreme Choice; hes a star.Godolphin entrant Astern is following the Exosphere path here, having won the Golden Rose before being dropped in trip. His Group I win in Sydney over 1400m had the makings of a horse wanting further, not shorter; indeed, his shock defeat next start in the Roman Consul can be blamed partly on 1200m being inadequate, partly on pilot error. Either way, his closing sectionals were jet-like and that will hold him in good stead down the straight. Freshened since, Astern can do what Exosphere couldnt and win the Coolmore. But James McDonald will not want to get as far out of his ground as he did at Rosehill.Astern beat Star Turn in the Run To The Rose, running him down over Saturdays journey of 1200m, but the latters come on again since that narrow reverse to trounce open-class sprinters in the Group II Schillaci Stakes. Definite chance.In summary, Im leaning towards Extreme Choice at $3 with UBET, but Im scared stiff of Astern, one of ESPNs horses to follow through the Spring Racing Carnival, and have a healthy respect for Star Turn.Recommended bet: Include the aforementioned trio in all multiples from quinellas to first fours.Myer ClassicI was all set to make Dont Doubt Mamma my best bet of the day, but the barrier draw for this Group I for mares has muddied the waters.On form, Dont Doubt Mamma just about wins the Myer Classic. Her two wins this prep, both at Group II level, have been full of merit, and she dismissed any doubts about the mile with her last-to-first triumph at Moonee Valley last time. Whats more, Flemington is her favourite track.But gate No. 13 in a field of 15 is a worry, even for a mare that would probably get back anyway. As much of a concern could be the pattern of the day and pace of the race. Keen, but with concerns, and Ill want to see how the first few races unfold before committing.First Seal showed glimpses of her old form when winning a Group II at Caulfield last start, and she has a favourites chance, but, perhaps perversely given the remarks above, barrier No. 1 might not be the blessing it appears.One that does appeal at each-way odds is Danish Twist, the half-sister to Happy Trails with Joao Moreira aboard. She meets First Seal 2kg worse for a two-length defeat at Caulfield, but her run was just as good as the winners. Having her first go at the mile, but theres a good chance this will bring further improvement.Recommended bet: Dont Doubt Mamma to win at $6.50 with UBET, but have a saver each-way on Danish Twist at $8.50.Cantata StakesTough, tough race, as one would expect for a Group I mile handicap at the backend of spring. Its possible to make a case for at least half a dozen of these, and even then miss the winner.The United States is favourite at $6 with UBET, and rightly so; his win last Saturday in the Crystal Mile, off an interrupted preparation, was emphatic. The quick back-up, and the fact he stays at 1600m when he has good form over further, are question marks, but The United States is in form and in with a chance.Hes Our Rokkii, a good friend of this column, has been excellent all campaign, gaining his maiden Group I victory last start in the Toorak Handicap. Saturdays challenge will ask more of the gelding, but he remains progressive and could improve again.Take Palentinos last-start flop in the Epsom Handicap out of the equation and he would probably be the market elect. Loves Flemington and loves the mile. Discount at your peril.Darren Weirs Voodoo Lad is flying and a very interesting runner; if he takes to 1600m at the first time of asking, and can get cover from his wide draw, hell go close.Of the others, Le Romain was excellent in the Epsom and has a case, while the Chris Waller pair Mackintosh and McCreery come here in good form and should be afforded each-way chances. Prepared to leave out the three-year-old, Seaburge, but more on that below.Recommended bet: See no reason to desert Hes Our Rokkii, so back him each-way at $7.50 with UBET, but do the same with Palentino at $8.Best BetFlemington Race 2, No.2 Pretty Punk @ $4.80 with UBETHas been a revelation since being upped in trip, winning in Listed grade in Adelaide before running second against the boys in the Geelong Classic. Both of those formlines are well represented in the Derby later in the day, giving Pretty Punk an outstanding chance against her own sex in the Wakeful Stakes. Difficult to find a best bet on a fiendishly difficult Flemington Card, but this filly should be shorter than her current quote and will go close to winning.Over the OddsFlemington Race 9, No.4 Generalife @ $21 with UBETHas become something of a money muncher, flattering often only to deceive, but is very capable on his day and finds himself in a race that could be run to suit. Was very good last start over track and distance -- finishing not far behind The Quarterback, who was then excellent in the Group I Manikato Stakes -- and might have won this race last year but for a troubled passage. Might get out to silly odds on the day and is worthy of an each-way ticket.Lay of the DayFlemington Race 8, No.16 Seaburge @ $8.50Rather puzzling to see Seaburge running in the Cantala Stakes and not in the Carbine Club (or the Derby for that matter), so he should be respected on that point alone, but this is a huge ask for the three-year-old. Was visually impressive in the Caulfield Guineas, when just failing to peg back Divine Prophet, but had the kindest run of those to fight out the finish and might have been flattered somewhat. Even with that run taken on merit, Seaburge will need to improve again to get the better of these -- and looks poor value to do so.Under the OddsFlemington Race 1, No.7 Acatour @ $5 with UBETHas been in good form this prep but had every chance when third at Caulfield and meets a tougher field here. Mortons Fork was probably a better run that day, Hey Doc brings superior form via the Caulfield Guineas, and theres no telling how good Criterions half-brother Comin Through might be. Acatour is a chance on Saturday, but youre taking unders on him winning at the current price.Multi of the WeekendFlemington Race 1, No.3 Mortons Fork - PLACE @ $1.80Flemington Race 2, No.2 Pretty Punk - PLACE @ $1.90Flemington Race 4, No.8 Oceanographer - PLACE @ $1.43Flemington Race 5, No.3 Astern - PLACE @ $1.56Flemington Race 6, No.7 Dont Doubt Mamma - PLACE @ $2.40Multi price: $18.31 with UBETDorian Baker Jersey . 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Three came down to the fourth quarter while quarterbacks continued to shine in all four games; so important to the overall quality of the game.NEW YORK -- One year later, the New York Mets finally landed All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce to boost a struggling lineup. And now, hell provide protection for Yoenis Cespedes rather than an alternative to him.Minutes before Mondays trade deadline, the third-place Mets obtained Bruce from the Cincinnati Reds for young infielder Dilson Herrera and minor league left-hander Max Wotell.The 29-year-old Bruce, expected to arrive Tuesday, was hitting .265 with 25 homers and a National League-leading 80 RBI. He made the NL All-Star team this season for the third time.This was an opportunity to deal from a position of relative strength in the system to acquire some offense that we felt we needed, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said.New York also pursued All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy, traded by Milwaukee to Texas instead. But the Mets did complete an additional deal, reacquiring left-hander Jon Niese from Pittsburgh for reliever Antonio Bastardo.Niese will work out of the bullpen at first but also gives the Mets an experienced starter who could fill in for a rotation missing injured Matt Harvey and rehabbing Zack Wheeler.The moves follow last years trade-deadline acquisition of Cespedes, whose offensive spark helped the Mets reach the World Series for the first time since 2000.Before getting Cespedes from Detroit for pitcher Michael Fulmer, the Mets nearly finalized a deal with Cincinnati for Bruce. When talks fell through, New York soon turned its attention to Cespedes.Look, it was an extraordinary turnaround last year. All we can do is try to acquire as many good players as we can to put ourselves in a position to maybe have that magic again, Alderson said. I do think, given our situation right now and the quality of players we have right now otherwise in the clubhouse, somebody like Jay Bruce can be a catalyst for more productive performance out of the other players that we have, especially sitting in the middle of our order.The banged-up Mets began the day with a .237 batting average, lowest in the majors. They lost to the Yankees 6-5 in 10 innings Monday night and dropped to 54-51, leaving them 7 1/2 games behind NL East-leading Washington and 2 1/2 games back for the leagues second wild card.Bruce has been a clutch hitter this season, and New York is in dire need of one. Dreadful with runners in scoring position, the Mets started the day ranked 13th out of 15 NL teams in runs.I think hell make a big impact, manager Terry Collins said.Bruces dangerous left-handed bat should slot in nicely behind Cespedes -- when the right-handed slugger is healthy enough to play. Hampered by a strained right quadriceps thats been nagging him for weeks, Cespedes sat out Monday night for the second consecutive game.Bruce joins a crowded outfield that includes two other left-handed hitters in Curtis Granderson and Michael Conforto. Alderson acknowledged that Bruce is not an absolute perfect fit for us.We start with the need for offense and work from there, tthe GM said.dddddddddddd I think his presence in the middle of our lineup will change things.Bruce, however, is under team control next season and thus provides another type of protection for Cespedes, because the Cuban star can opt out of his contract and become a free agent again after this years World Series.We would not have done the deal without the extra year of control, Alderson said. We were not looking for a rental player, certainly not looking to give up the kind of talent we did for the next two months.Bruce homered in five straight games in late July, a career best. A downside has been his career-long penchant for following a torrid streak with an incredibly cold one.Bruce has a .249 career average with 233 homers in nine major league seasons. He is earning $12.5 million this year, and his contract includes a $13 million team option for 2017 with a $1 million buyout.It definitely shows that theyre doing everything they can to help us, Mets second baseman Neil Walker said.New York clinched the NL East title in Cincinnati last September and returns for a three-game series from Sept. 5-7.Cincinnati is into its second year of rebuilding, trading any high-priced veteran it can. The Reds dealt starters Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake, third baseman Todd Frazier and closer Aroldis Chapman in the past year.They tried to trade second baseman Brandon Phillips to the Nationals, but he blocked the deal. They also had the framework of a three-team deal in place that wouldve sent Bruce to Toronto in the offseason, but that fell through.Herrera, 22, was once regarded as the Mets future second baseman. He made his major league debut in 2014 and hit .215 over 49 big league games in the `14 and `15 seasons. He was batting .276 with 13 homers and 55 RBI this year at Triple-A Las Vegas.We liked Dilson very much, Alderson said. Its not that our estimation of Dilson has gone down; we realize we have some other options and seem to be well-covered there.Traded from the Mets to Pittsburgh last December for Walker, Niese struggled during his time with the Pirates. He went 8-6 with a 4.91 ERA and was moved to the bullpen earlier this month.The 29-year-old Niese is making $9 million in the final season of a deal he signed with the Mets in March 2012, a contract that includes a $10 million team option for 2017 with a $500,000 buyout. He made some critical comments about New Yorks defense after joining the Pirates.I think there will be some things that will be addressed, Collins said. Theres still some guys that are still here that were here last year.Bastardo, who went 4-1 with a 2.98 ERA in 2015 with Pittsburgh, posted a 4.74 ERA in 41 appearances for the Mets. The left-hander agreed to a $12 million, two-year deal with New York in January and is owed $6.5 million in 2017.---AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report.[url=http:e Mets. The left-hander agreed tholesale Baseball Jerseys[/url] ' ' '