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Russian Camelot heads the market for both of Melbourne’s spring jewels, but a run at Flemington remains dependent on what happens at Moonee Valley in the Cox Plate. Jockey Damien Oliver said in his opinion the Cox Plate is the better fit for Russian Camelot at this stage,

Melbourne Cup placed Lucas Cranach who was retired to stand at stud at Bullarook Park has sadly passed away. Lucas Cranach was bought by Australian Bloodstock to target the Melbourne Cup in which he ran third behind Dunaden sadly passed away following a freak accident whilst standing at stud.

Famed by a lifelong association with the Melbourne Cup, Bart Cummings’ link with the iconic race continues after five of the master trainer’s champions earned a place in a virtual race to decide the greatest Cup winner in history.