If you subscribe to the theory of backing the first people you see on track, then trainer Natalie Young jumped into frame.
Young, decked out in royal blue, has been an inspiration in the racing ranks in recent years, maintaining a positive outlook and training group 1 winners while beating breast cancer.
Young and her co-trainer Trent Busuttin have 100-1 shot Motherduck coming up in race 3. Hmmmmm, I love omens, but not sure I can stretch it that far.
I actually like favourite Just A Journey in the third event.
Maybe punters should hold fire and look at the Young-Busuttin runner in race four called McGaw. He is a great chance in the Gothic Stakes.
The first jockey I laid eyes on was Jamie Mott. He rides roughie Land Legend in the Caulfield Cup. Has been running well, but has drawn the car park.
Tough day to believe in omens.
The third race is due at Caulfield 1.25pm.