Horse Racing
Season
Melbourne Cup - Form Comments
G1 – 3200m – Turf
| 1 | Anthony Van Dyck | Aidan O’Brien trained visitor who was excellent at Australian debut when fast finishing head 2nd to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. |
| 2 | Avilius | Not clearest run in straight when 2.6L 6th to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. Well beaten this race in 2018 but struck severe interference. |
| 3 | Vow And Declare | Last year’s winner but unplaced three runs this season. Latest was 8.7L 15th to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. |
| 4 | Master Of Reality | Joseph O’Brien trained visitor who won Listed Her Majesty’s Plate (2800m) at Down Royal on 4 September. Raced on speed when close 4th in this race last year. |
| 5 | Sir Dragonet | Ex-Aidan O’Brien. Debuted for Australian stable when impressive 1.25L win from Armory in G1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on 24 October. |
| 6 | Twilight Payment | Won G3 and G2 at Curragh 2800m before 2.3L 3rd to Search For A Song in G1 Irish St Leger at same course and distance on 13 September. Led, outsprinted when 3.8L 11th this race last year. |
| 7 | Verry Elleegant | Tough win when held Anthony Van Dyck by a head in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. Won 3 of 4 this season and 11 of 24 overall. |
| 8 | Mustajeer | Even effort when 3.9L 8th to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. Well beaten in his race last year but tempo was against. |
| 9 | Stratum Albion | Willie Mullins trained Irish visitor who’s mixed jumps and flat racing as did Mullin’s dual Cup placegetter Max Dynamite. Sound effort when 0.8L 2nd to Enbihaar in G2 Lonsdale Cup (3251m) at York on 21 August. |
| 10 | Dashing Willoughby | Andrew Balding trained who won 3245m G3 at Sandown before 2.5L 4th to Enbihaar and Stratum Albion in G2 Lonsdale. 27L last of 18 to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. |
| 11 | Finche | Sound effort when 2.4L 5th to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. Also ran well in his race last year when 1.4L 7th to Vow And Declare. |
| 12 | Prince Of Arran | Came from last at 400m when 1.9L 4th to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. Two wins, four placings from six previous Australian runs including 3rd and 2nd this race past two years. |
| 13 | Surprise Baby | Sound effort when 2.4L 9th to Verry Elleegant in G1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on 3 October. Fast finishing fifth, beaten 0.9L, in this race last year. |
| 14 | King Of Leogrance | Pleasing effort when 1.4L 3rd to Steel Prince in G3 Geelong Cup (2400m) on 21 October. Won Adelaide Cup in March at only attempt this distance. |
| 15 | Russian Camelot | Fared best of on-pace runners when 2L 3rd to Sir Dragonet in G1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on 24 October. Impressive winner of 2500m SA Derby in May. |
| 16 | Steel Prince | Impressive winner of G3 Geelong Cup (2400m) on 21 October when head clear of Le Don De Vie. Not disgraced when 2.1L 9th in this race last year. |
| 17 | The Chosen One | Ran well when 0.9L 3rd to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. Beaten 5.2L in this race last year; head 2nd to Etah James in 3200m Sydney Cup in April. |
| 18 | Ashrun | Outstanding last to first win in the G3 Lexus Hotham (2500m), on Saturday, secured his place in the field. Drops substantially in weight and trained by Andreas Wohler who won this race with Protectionist in 2014. |
| 19 | Warning | Even effort when 5.2L 12th to Verry Elleegant in G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on 17 October. Best form at this track including G1 Victoria Derby (2500m) win last year. |
| 20 | Etah James | Made late ground when 4L 4th to Miami Bound in G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m) on 24 October. Won 3200m Sydney Cup on heavy ground in April. |
| 21 | Tiger Moth | Aidan O’Brien 4YO who impressed with 4L win in G3 Kilternan Stakes (2400m) at Leopardstown on 12 September after head 2nd to Santiago in G1 Irish Derby (2400m) on 27 June. |
| 22 | Oceanex | Appreciated rise in distance in improved performance when 3L 3rd to Miami Bound in G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m) on 24 October. Won at 2800m this track in May. |
| 23 | Miami Bound | Suited by soft ground when returned to form with strong finishing 2.5L win from Shared Ambition in G2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m) on 24 October. |
| 24 | Persan | Strong finish when 1L winner from Sound in G3 Bart Cummings Stakes (2510m) at this track on 3 October. Has six wins, three 2nd from past nine runs. |
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