Great looking thread!!!
I never bet favorites, but Bellamy Road looks very tough.
My second choice is Afleet Alex.
Although when I used to go to the track sometimes seeing the horses parade out can make a big difference in how you decide to place your bet.
Absolutely. IMHO, winning is perhaps half physical, half mental. You can tell who's on his game, slept well and feels good when they come out of the paddock. :~D