2017 MELBOURNE THE BREAKDOWN $2 SWEEP 1st $28 2nd $12 3rd $6 Last $2 $5 SWEEP 1st $70 2nd $30 3rd $15 Last $5 1 HARTNELL 57.5kg TRAINER: James Cummings JOCKEY: Damian Lane BARRIER: 12 ODDS: $21 Flat run last start in the Caulfield Stakes. James Cummings has decided to take a fresh-is-best approach with him into this. He finished third last year with 56kg after running second in the Cox Plate. Capable of anything on his day and can’t be ruled out. DRAWN BY: 4 TIBERIAN 55.5kg TRAINER: Alain Couetil (France) JOCKEY: Olivier Peslier BARRIER: 23 ODDS: $31 Carries great French form into this havin won his last two including the Group 2 Prix de Deauville at his last start. He’s won four out of his last five starts so he’s close to the most in-form horse in this race. DRAWN BY: 16 GALLANTE 53kg TRAINER: Robert Hickmott JOCKEY: Michael Dee BARRIER: 18 ODDS: $126 Another Williams stayer. He’s been racin below his best. He finished 20th in this race last year. He loves it wet though and he led throughout to win the 2016 Sydney Cup on a slow track. DRAWN BY: 15 BOOM TIME 53kg TRAINER: D&B Hayes/Tom Dabernig JOCKEY: Cory Parish BARRIER: 9 ODDS: $26 Surprise winner of the Caulfield Cup but he was given a perfect ride. Still he was strong over the last 200m. Failed at only run over 3200m but that was on an unsuitable heavy track in the Sydney Cup. Creates interest. DRAWN BY: 2 ALMANDIN 56.5kg TRAINER: Robert Hickmott JOCKEY: Frankie Dettori BARRIER: 14 ODDS: $7 Last year’s winner who looked to be on track for back-to-back wins when he easily won the JRA Trophy over 2500m here two starts ago. A bit disappointing last start when fourth in The Bart Cummings but that was a good tough run before this race. DRAWN BY: 7 JOHANNES VERMEER 54.5kg TRAINER: Aidan O’Brien (Ireland) JOCKEY: Ben Melham BARRIER 3 ODDS: $12 Has been impressive in his two Australian starts with a second in the Caulfield Stakes and an unlucky third in the Caulfield Cup as he wasn’t suited by the on-pace bias that day. Furthest he’s been was 2414m, when he finished second in a Group 3 at Leopardstown. DRAWN BY: 8 BONDI BEACH 54kg TRAINER: Robert Hickmott JOCKEY: Michael Walker BARRIER: 1 ODDS: $51 Highly rated former Irish galloper lining up for his third Melbourne Cup. He’s finished 16th and 13th so far. Well held in two runs this time in under the care of Robert Hickmott. Hard to see him being a factor but the stable remains buoyant about his prospects. DRAWN BY: 20 WALL OF FIRE 53kg TRAINER: Hugo Palmer (England) JOCKEY: Craig Williams BARRIER: 15 ODDS: $12 English stayer who ran home strongly with big weight for second at his Australian debut in the Herbert Power Stakes. Drops 5kg on that run. He has failed at his two runs over 3200m though. DRAWN BY: 14 US ARMY RANGER 53.5kg TRAINER: Joseph O’Brien (Ireland) JOCKEY: Jamie Spencer BARRIER: 22 ODDS: $61 Another of the Lloyd Williams army. Well beaten at his last two starts but he’s been a stayer of the highest calibre in the UK as he finished second in the 2016 English Derby. Query runner. DRAWN BY: 3 HUMIDOR 56kg TRAINER: Darren Weir JOCKEY: Blake Shinn BARRIER: 13 ODDS: $9 Almost spoiled Winx’s Cox Plate party last start when he threatened her in the straight in a magnificent run. Before that he threw away the Caulfield Cup when he hung badly over the closing stages. He needs cover in the run and if he gets it he should be in the finish. DRAWN BY: 9 MAX DYNAMITE 54kg TRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland) JOCKEY: Zac Purton BARRIER: 2 ODDS: $16 Versatile Irish stayer who finished second to Prince Of Penzance in the 2015 Melbourne Cup and has raced only four times since. Under the care of master trainer Willie Mullins, he won his last start at Killarney over 3420m in August. DRAWN BY: 10 VENTURA STORM 54k TRAINER: D&B Hayes/Tom Dabernig JOCKEY: Glen Boss BARRIER: 6 ODDS: $31 Looked to be shaping well for this with a great second to Winx in the Turnbull Stakes, in which Humidor finished third. Didn’t get going in the Caulfield Cup with a disappointing run. Should be better suited at Flemington and over more ground. DRAWN BY: 13 BIG DUKE 53.5kg TRAINER: Darren Weir JOCKEY: Brenton Avdulla BARRIER: 5 ODDS: $19 Disappointing last start in the Moonee Valley Cup but was held up in the closing stages. He will be much better suited at Flemington and also over 3200m at which he’s had one start for a third in the Sydney Cup. Profiles similarly to Weir’s Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance. DRAWN BY: 19 SINGLE GAZE 53kg TRAINER: Nick Olive JOCKEY: Kathy O’Hara BARRIER: 11 ODDS: $34 Tough Canberra mare who fought hard to hold down second in the Caulfield Cup after doing all the hard work behind the front runner Sir Isaac Newton. Taking on 3200m for the first time which is the query. DRAWN BY: 21 THOMAS HOBSON 52kg TRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland) JOCKEY: Joao Moreira BARRIER: 21 ODDS: $15 Veteran Irish stayer who finished second in the Doncaster Cup in England at his last start. Will run the distance right out and is a chance with his lightweight. DRAWN BY: 22 REKINDLING 51.5kg TRAINER: Joseph O’Brien (Ireland) JOCKEY: Corey Brown BARRIER: 4 ODDS: $16 Lightly raced promising stayer with impressive English form. Three starts ago he won the Curragh Cup before he ran second to staying star Order Of St George also at the Curragh. Close-up fourth at his last start in the English St Leger and he’ll carry a featherweight in this. DRAWN BY: E CUP $6.25M EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m) FLEMINGTON, TUESDAY 3PM FROM A HAT – GOOD LUCK! 1 HARTNELL 2 ALMANDIN 3 HUMIDOR 4 TIBERIAN 5 MARMELO 6 RED CARDINAL 7 JOHANNES VERMEER 8 BONDI BEACH 9 MAX DYNAMITE 10 VENTURA STORM 11 WHO SHOT THEBARMAN 12 WICKLOW BRAVE 13 BIG DUKE 14 US ARMY RANGER 15 BOOM TIME 16 GALLANTE 17 LIBRAN 18 NAKEETA 19 SINGLE GAZE 20 WALL OF FIRE 21 THOMAS HOBSON 22 REKINDLING 23 AMELIE’S STAR 24 CISMONTANE ✂ ng 6 RED CARDINAL 55kg TRAINER: Andreas Wohler (Germany) JOCKEY: Kerrin McEvoy BARRIER: 24 ODDS: $16 Highly rated stayer who was disappointing at his last start when he finished fifth in the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville. Before that he won the Belmont Gold Cup at New York over 3200m and was also a Group 2 winner over 3000m at home before that. Stays all day and creates interest. DRAWN BY: ng 18 NAKEETA 53kg TRAINER: Iain Jardine (Scotland) JOCKEY: Glyn Schofield BARRIER: 19 ODDS: $31 He’s going to be Scotland’s first ever runner. Gained a start with a win in the Ebor at York last start. He’s a solid stayer and could be the surprise packet. DRAWN BY: 12 WICKLOW BRAVE 54kg TRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland) JOCKEY: Stephen Baster BARRIER: 8 ODDS: $61 Another Irish visitor. Had little luck in the Caulfield Cup as he was slow to begin and was checked with 400m to go. He finished 22nd last year and there’s no evidence he’s going any better. DRAWN BY: 5 MARMELO 55kg TRAINER: Hughie Morrison (England) JOCKEY: Hugh Bowman BARRIER: 16 ODDS: $9 Great Melbourne Cup trial in the Caulfield Cup, flying home after having had a tough run. Before that he won the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville, a good form reference for this race, having been won by Protectionist and Americain on the way to their Melbourne Cup triumphs. DRAWN BY: 11 WHO SHOT THEBARMAN 54kg TRAINER: Chris Waller JOCKEY: Tommy Berry BARRIER: 20 ODDS: $41 Australia’s toughest stayer who is contesting his fourth Melbourne Cup. He’s finished third in 2014, eleventh in 2015, when he was flattened, and fifth last year. He was strong winning the Moonee Valley Cup last start and he’ll again be a factor. DRAWN BY: kg 24 CISMONTANE 50kg TRAINER: Gai Waterhouse/Adrian Bott JOCKEY: Beau Mertens BARRIER: 17 ODDS: $41 Strong staying effort to gain a start with his win in The Lexus defying the in-form Vengeur Masque. That was a big improvement on his previous start when third in the Moonee Valley Cup. Not sure he has the right form to win this. DRAWN BY: 17 LIBRAN 53kg TRAINER: Chris Waller JOCKEY: Dwayne Dunn BARRIER: 7 ODDS: $41 Capable stayer who ran on well for second in the Moonee Valley Cup. He finished second in the 2016 Sydney Cup over this distance and seems to be going just as well. Could finish top 10. DRAWN BY: 23 AMELIE’S STAR 51kg TRAINER: Darren Weir JOCKEY: Dean Yendall BARRIER: 10 ODDS: $26 Forgive her last start when she surprisingly went forward in the Caulfield Cup and had a tough run. Great win in The Bart Cummings here at her previous start. That was the race Almandin won last year on the way to winning this. Carries the Weir polish. DRAWN BY: CUT THESE OUT AND DRAW FROM A HAT
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MHSE01Z01MA - V1
2017 MELBOURNE CUP $6.25M EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m)
FLEMINGTON, TUESDAY 3PM
CUT THESE OUT AND DRAW FROM A HAT – GOOD LUCK!
THE BREAKDOWN $2 SWEEP 1st $28 2nd $12 3rd $6 Last $2 $5 SWEEP 1st $70 2nd $30 3rd $15 Last $5
1 HARTNELL
2 ALMANDIN
3 HUMIDOR
4 TIBERIAN
5 MARMELO
6 RED CARDINAL
7 JOHANNES VERMEER
8 BONDI BEACH
9 MAX DYNAMITE
10 VENTURA STORM
11 WHO SHOT THEBARMAN
12 WICKLOW BRAVE
13 BIG DUKE
14 US ARMY RANGER
15 BOOM TIME
16 GALLANTE
17 LIBRAN
18 NAKEETA
19 SINGLE GAZE
20 WALL OF FIRE
21 THOMAS HOBSON
22 REKINDLING
23 AMELIE’S STAR
24 CISMONTANE
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1 HARTNELL 57.5kg TRAINER: James CummingsJOCKEY: Damian Lane BARRIER: 12 ODDS: $21Flat run last start in the Caulfield Stakes. James Cummings has decided to take a fresh-is-best approach with him into this. He finished third last year with 56kg after running second in the Cox Plate. Capable of anything on his day and can’t be ruled out.
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4 TIBERIAN 55.5kgTRAINER: Alain Couetil (France)JOCKEY: Olivier PeslierBARRIER: 23 ODDS: $31Carries great French form into this having won his last two including the Group 2 Prix de Deauville at his last start. He’s won four out of his last five starts so he’s close to the most in-form horse in this race.
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6 RED CARDINAL 55kgTRAINER: Andreas Wohler (Germany)JOCKEY: Kerrin McEvoyBARRIER: 24 ODDS: $16Highly rated stayer who was disappointing at his last start when he finished fifth in the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville. Before that he won the Belmont Gold Cup at New York over 3200m and was also a Group 2 winner over 3000m at home before that. Stays all day and creates interest. DRAWN BY:
16 GALLANTE 53kgTRAINER: Robert HickmottJOCKEY: Michael Dee BARRIER: 18 ODDS: $126Another Williams stayer. He’s been racing below his best. He finished 20th in this race last year. He loves it wet though and he led throughout to win the 2016 Sydney Cup on a slow track.
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15 BOOM TIME 53kgTRAINER: D&B Hayes/Tom DabernigJOCKEY: Cory ParishBARRIER: 9 ODDS: $26Surprise winner of the Caulfield Cup but he was given a perfect ride. Still he was strong over the last 200m. Failed at only run over 3200m but that was on an unsuitable heavy track in the Sydney Cup. Creates interest.
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2 ALMANDIN 56.5kgTRAINER: Robert HickmottJOCKEY: Frankie DettoriBARRIER: 14 ODDS: $7Last year’s winner who looked to be on track for back-to-back wins when he easily won the JRA Trophy over 2500m here two starts ago. A bit disappointing last start when fourth in The Bart Cummings but that was a good tough run before this race. DRAWN BY:
7 JOHANNES VERMEER 54.5kgTRAINER: Aidan O’Brien (Ireland)JOCKEY: Ben Melham BARRIER 3 ODDS: $12Has been impressive in his two Australian starts with a second in the Caulfield Stakes and an unlucky third in the Caulfield Cup as he wasn’t suited by the on-pace bias that day. Furthest he’s been was 2414m, when he finished second in a Group 3 at Leopardstown. DRAWN BY:
8 BONDI BEACH 54kgTRAINER: Robert HickmottJOCKEY: Michael Walker BARRIER: 1 ODDS: $51 Highly rated former Irish galloper lining up for his third Melbourne Cup. He’s finished 16th and 13th so far. Well held in two runs this time in under the care of Robert Hickmott. Hard to see him being a factor but the stable remains buoyant about his prospects.
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18 NAKEETA 53kgTRAINER: Iain Jardine (Scotland)JOCKEY: Glyn SchofieldBARRIER: 19 ODDS: $31 He’s going to be Scotland’s first ever runner. Gained a start with a win in the Ebor at York last start. He’s a solid stayer and could be the surprise packet.
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20 WALL OF FIRE 53kgTRAINER: Hugo Palmer (England)JOCKEY: Craig WilliamsBARRIER: 15 ODDS: $12 English stayer who ran home strongly with big weight for second at his Australian debut in the Herbert Power Stakes. Drops 5kg on that run. He has failed at his two runs over 3200m though.
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14 US ARMY RANGER 53.5kgTRAINER: Joseph O’Brien (Ireland) JOCKEY: Jamie SpencerBARRIER: 22 ODDS: $61 Another of the Lloyd Williams army. Well beaten at his last two starts but he’s been a stayer of the highest calibre in the UK as he finished second in the 2016 English Derby. Query runner.
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3 HUMIDOR 56kgTRAINER: Darren WeirJOCKEY: Blake ShinnBARRIER: 13 ODDS: $9Almost spoiled Winx’s Cox Plate party last start when he threatened her in the straight in a magnificent run. Before that he threw away the Caulfield Cup when he hung badly over the closing stages. He needs cover in the run and if he gets it he should be in the finish. DRAWN BY:
12 WICKLOW BRAVE 54kgTRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland)JOCKEY: Stephen Baster BARRIER: 8 ODDS: $61Another Irish visitor. Had little luck in the Caulfield Cup as he was slow to begin and was checked with 400m to go. He finished 22nd last year and there’s no evidence he’s going any better.
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5 MARMELO 55kg TRAINER: Hughie Morrison (England)JOCKEY: Hugh BowmanBARRIER: 16 ODDS: $9Great Melbourne Cup trial in the Caulfield Cup, flying home after having had a tough run. Before that he won the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville, a good form reference for this race, having been won by Protectionist and Americain on the way to their Melbourne Cup triumphs. DRAWN BY:
11 WHO SHOT THEBARMAN 54kgTRAINER: Chris WallerJOCKEY: Tommy BerryBARRIER: 20 ODDS: $41Australia’s toughest stayer who is contesting his fourth Melbourne Cup. He’s finished third in 2014, eleventh in 2015, when he was flattened, and fifth last year. He was strong winning the Moonee Valley Cup last start and he’ll again be a factor.
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9 MAX DYNAMITE 54kgTRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland)JOCKEY: Zac PurtonBARRIER: 2 ODDS: $16 Versatile Irish stayer who finished second to Prince Of Penzance in the 2015 Melbourne Cup and has raced only four times since. Under the care of master trainer Willie Mullins, he won his last start at Killarney over 3420m in August.
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10 VENTURA STORM 54kgTRAINER: D&B Hayes/Tom DabernigJOCKEY: Glen BossBARRIER: 6 ODDS: $31Looked to be shaping well for this with a great second to Winx in the Turnbull Stakes, in which Humidor finished third. Didn’t get going in the Caulfield Cup with a disappointing run. Should be better suited at Flemington and over more ground.
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13 BIG DUKE 53.5kgTRAINER: Darren WeirJOCKEY: Brenton AvdullaBARRIER: 5 ODDS: $19 Disappointing last start in the Moonee Valley Cup but was held up in the closing stages. He will be much better suited at Flemington and also over 3200m at which he’s had one start for a third in the Sydney Cup. Profiles similarly to Weir’s Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance. DRAWN BY:
19 SINGLE GAZE 53kgTRAINER: Nick OliveJOCKEY: Kathy O’HaraBARRIER: 11 ODDS: $34Tough Canberra mare who fought hard to hold down second in the Caulfield Cup after doing all the hard work behind the front runner Sir Isaac Newton. Taking on 3200m for the first time which is the query.
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24 CISMONTANE 50kg TRAINER: Gai Waterhouse/Adrian BottJOCKEY: Beau MertensBARRIER: 17 ODDS: $41Strong staying effort to gain a start with his win in The Lexus defying the in-form Vengeur Masque. That was a big improvement on his previous start when third in the Moonee Valley Cup. Not sure he has the right form to win this.
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17 LIBRAN 53kgTRAINER: Chris WallerJOCKEY: Dwayne DunnBARRIER: 7 ODDS: $41Capable stayer who ran on well for second in the Moonee Valley Cup. He finished second in the 2016 Sydney Cup over this distance and seems to be going just as well. Could finish top 10.
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21 THOMAS HOBSON 52kgTRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland)JOCKEY: Joao MoreiraBARRIER: 21 ODDS: $15Veteran Irish stayer who finished second in the Doncaster Cup in England at his last start. Will run the distance right out and is a chance with his lightweight.
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22 REKINDLING 51.5kgTRAINER: Joseph O’Brien (Ireland)JOCKEY: Corey BrownBARRIER: 4 ODDS: $16Lightly raced promising stayer with impressive English form. Three starts ago he won the Curragh Cup before he ran second to staying star Order Of St George also at the Curragh. Close-up fourth at his last start in the English St Leger and he’ll carry a featherweight in this.
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23 AMELIE’S STAR 51kgTRAINER: Darren WeirJOCKEY: Dean YendallBARRIER: 10 ODDS: $26Forgive her last start when she surprisingly went forward in the Caulfield Cup and had a tough run. Great win in The Bart Cummings here at her previous start. That was the race Almandin won last year on the way to winning this. Carries the Weir polish. DRAWN BY:
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V1 - MHSE01Z01MA
2017 MELBOURNE CUP $6.25M EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP (3200m)
FLEMINGTON, TUESDAY 3PM
CUT THESE OUT AND DRAW FROM A HAT – GOOD LUCK!
THE BREAKDOWN $2 SWEEP 1st $28 2nd $12 3rd $6 Last $2 $5 SWEEP 1st $70 2nd $30 3rd $15 Last $5
1 HARTNELL
2 ALMANDIN
3 HUMIDOR
4 TIBERIAN
5 MARMELO
6 RED CARDINAL
7 JOHANNES VERMEER
8 BONDI BEACH
9 MAX DYNAMITE
10 VENTURA STORM
11 WHO SHOT THEBARMAN
12 WICKLOW BRAVE
13 BIG DUKE
14 US ARMY RANGER
15 BOOM TIME
16 GALLANTE
17 LIBRAN
18 NAKEETA
19 SINGLE GAZE
20 WALL OF FIRE
21 THOMAS HOBSON
22 REKINDLING
23 AMELIE’S STAR
24 CISMONTANE
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1 HARTNELL 57.5kg TRAINER: James CummingsJOCKEY: Damian Lane BARRIER: 12 ODDS: $21Flat run last start in the Caulfield Stakes. James Cummings has decided to take a fresh-is-best approach with him into this. He finished third last year with 56kg after running second in the Cox Plate. Capable of anything on his day and can’t be ruled out.
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4 TIBERIAN 55.5kgTRAINER: Alain Couetil (France)JOCKEY: Olivier PeslierBARRIER: 23 ODDS: $31Carries great French form into this having won his last two including the Group 2 Prix de Deauville at his last start. He’s won four out of his last five starts so he’s close to the most in-form horse in this race.
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6 RED CARDINAL 55kgTRAINER: Andreas Wohler (Germany)JOCKEY: Kerrin McEvoyBARRIER: 24 ODDS: $16Highly rated stayer who was disappointing at his last start when he finished fifth in the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville. Before that he won the Belmont Gold Cup at New York over 3200m and was also a Group 2 winner over 3000m at home before that. Stays all day and creates interest. DRAWN BY:
16 GALLANTE 53kgTRAINER: Robert HickmottJOCKEY: Michael Dee BARRIER: 18 ODDS: $126Another Williams stayer. He’s been racing below his best. He finished 20th in this race last year. He loves it wet though and he led throughout to win the 2016 Sydney Cup on a slow track.
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15 BOOM TIME 53kgTRAINER: D&B Hayes/Tom DabernigJOCKEY: Cory ParishBARRIER: 9 ODDS: $26Surprise winner of the Caulfield Cup but he was given a perfect ride. Still he was strong over the last 200m. Failed at only run over 3200m but that was on an unsuitable heavy track in the Sydney Cup. Creates interest.
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2 ALMANDIN 56.5kgTRAINER: Robert HickmottJOCKEY: Frankie DettoriBARRIER: 14 ODDS: $7Last year’s winner who looked to be on track for back-to-back wins when he easily won the JRA Trophy over 2500m here two starts ago. A bit disappointing last start when fourth in The Bart Cummings but that was a good tough run before this race. DRAWN BY:
7 JOHANNES VERMEER 54.5kgTRAINER: Aidan O’Brien (Ireland)JOCKEY: Ben Melham BARRIER 3 ODDS: $12Has been impressive in his two Australian starts with a second in the Caulfield Stakes and an unlucky third in the Caulfield Cup as he wasn’t suited by the on-pace bias that day. Furthest he’s been was 2414m, when he finished second in a Group 3 at Leopardstown. DRAWN BY:
8 BONDI BEACH 54kgTRAINER: Robert HickmottJOCKEY: Michael Walker BARRIER: 1 ODDS: $51 Highly rated former Irish galloper lining up for his third Melbourne Cup. He’s finished 16th and 13th so far. Well held in two runs this time in under the care of Robert Hickmott. Hard to see him being a factor but the stable remains buoyant about his prospects.
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18 NAKEETA 53kgTRAINER: Iain Jardine (Scotland)JOCKEY: Glyn SchofieldBARRIER: 19 ODDS: $31 He’s going to be Scotland’s first ever runner. Gained a start with a win in the Ebor at York last start. He’s a solid stayer and could be the surprise packet.
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20 WALL OF FIRE 53kgTRAINER: Hugo Palmer (England)JOCKEY: Craig WilliamsBARRIER: 15 ODDS: $12 English stayer who ran home strongly with big weight for second at his Australian debut in the Herbert Power Stakes. Drops 5kg on that run. He has failed at his two runs over 3200m though.
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14 US ARMY RANGER 53.5kgTRAINER: Joseph O’Brien (Ireland) JOCKEY: Jamie SpencerBARRIER: 22 ODDS: $61 Another of the Lloyd Williams army. Well beaten at his last two starts but he’s been a stayer of the highest calibre in the UK as he finished second in the 2016 English Derby. Query runner.
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3 HUMIDOR 56kgTRAINER: Darren WeirJOCKEY: Blake ShinnBARRIER: 13 ODDS: $9Almost spoiled Winx’s Cox Plate party last start when he threatened her in the straight in a magnificent run. Before that he threw away the Caulfield Cup when he hung badly over the closing stages. He needs cover in the run and if he gets it he should be in the finish. DRAWN BY:
12 WICKLOW BRAVE 54kgTRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland)JOCKEY: Stephen Baster BARRIER: 8 ODDS: $61Another Irish visitor. Had little luck in the Caulfield Cup as he was slow to begin and was checked with 400m to go. He finished 22nd last year and there’s no evidence he’s going any better.
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5 MARMELO 55kg TRAINER: Hughie Morrison (England)JOCKEY: Hugh BowmanBARRIER: 16 ODDS: $9Great Melbourne Cup trial in the Caulfield Cup, flying home after having had a tough run. Before that he won the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville, a good form reference for this race, having been won by Protectionist and Americain on the way to their Melbourne Cup triumphs. DRAWN BY:
11 WHO SHOT THEBARMAN 54kgTRAINER: Chris WallerJOCKEY: Tommy BerryBARRIER: 20 ODDS: $41Australia’s toughest stayer who is contesting his fourth Melbourne Cup. He’s finished third in 2014, eleventh in 2015, when he was flattened, and fifth last year. He was strong winning the Moonee Valley Cup last start and he’ll again be a factor.
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9 MAX DYNAMITE 54kgTRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland)JOCKEY: Zac PurtonBARRIER: 2 ODDS: $16 Versatile Irish stayer who finished second to Prince Of Penzance in the 2015 Melbourne Cup and has raced only four times since. Under the care of master trainer Willie Mullins, he won his last start at Killarney over 3420m in August.
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10 VENTURA STORM 54kgTRAINER: D&B Hayes/Tom DabernigJOCKEY: Glen BossBARRIER: 6 ODDS: $31Looked to be shaping well for this with a great second to Winx in the Turnbull Stakes, in which Humidor finished third. Didn’t get going in the Caulfield Cup with a disappointing run. Should be better suited at Flemington and over more ground.
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13 BIG DUKE 53.5kgTRAINER: Darren WeirJOCKEY: Brenton AvdullaBARRIER: 5 ODDS: $19 Disappointing last start in the Moonee Valley Cup but was held up in the closing stages. He will be much better suited at Flemington and also over 3200m at which he’s had one start for a third in the Sydney Cup. Profiles similarly to Weir’s Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance. DRAWN BY:
19 SINGLE GAZE 53kgTRAINER: Nick OliveJOCKEY: Kathy O’HaraBARRIER: 11 ODDS: $34Tough Canberra mare who fought hard to hold down second in the Caulfield Cup after doing all the hard work behind the front runner Sir Isaac Newton. Taking on 3200m for the first time which is the query.
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24 CISMONTANE 50kg TRAINER: Gai Waterhouse/Adrian BottJOCKEY: Beau MertensBARRIER: 17 ODDS: $41Strong staying effort to gain a start with his win in The Lexus defying the in-form Vengeur Masque. That was a big improvement on his previous start when third in the Moonee Valley Cup. Not sure he has the right form to win this.
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17 LIBRAN 53kgTRAINER: Chris WallerJOCKEY: Dwayne DunnBARRIER: 7 ODDS: $41Capable stayer who ran on well for second in the Moonee Valley Cup. He finished second in the 2016 Sydney Cup over this distance and seems to be going just as well. Could finish top 10.
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21 THOMAS HOBSON 52kgTRAINER: Willie Mullins (Ireland)JOCKEY: Joao MoreiraBARRIER: 21 ODDS: $15Veteran Irish stayer who finished second in the Doncaster Cup in England at his last start. Will run the distance right out and is a chance with his lightweight.
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22 REKINDLING 51.5kgTRAINER: Joseph O’Brien (Ireland)JOCKEY: Corey BrownBARRIER: 4 ODDS: $16Lightly raced promising stayer with impressive English form. Three starts ago he won the Curragh Cup before he ran second to staying star Order Of St George also at the Curragh. Close-up fourth at his last start in the English St Leger and he’ll carry a featherweight in this.
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23 AMELIE’S STAR 51kgTRAINER: Darren WeirJOCKEY: Dean YendallBARRIER: 10 ODDS: $26Forgive her last start when she surprisingly went forward in the Caulfield Cup and had a tough run. Great win in The Bart Cummings here at her previous start. That was the race Almandin won last year on the way to winning this. Carries the Weir polish. DRAWN BY:
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