The Melbourne Cup field is locked in after the barrier draw was held at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday.
Two of the red hot favourites have been given a huge boost after the results of the Melbourne Cup barrier draw were announced.Last year’s winner Gold Trip and favourite Vauban have been give a boost after they were drawn inside barriers two and three, respectively.
The unlucky horse was Breakup, which drew gate 18 — the only gate that hasn’t produced a winner in the history of the Melbourne Cup.2 - GOLD TRIP - Ciaron Maher & David Eustace - James McDonald - TBA - 58.5kg4 - SOULCOMBE - Chris Waller - Joao Moreira - TBA - 53.
The Melbourne Cup order of entry is all but set after one horse was withdrawn just hours before the barrier draw for the great race.Lyle Chandler has high hopes for a lightly-raced gelding Mazita to make his win to city racing this campaign. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAILTrainer Gary Colvin is looking towards the 2024 Big Dance with stable star Another One to book his place with victory in the Goulburn Cup.
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