Tough call for Ben Melham...With the ride on the rejuvenated Alcopop on offer for him in the Grp 1 Australian Cup (2000m) on Saturday, Melham's been hit with a suspension that might mean he'll miss the ride. Stewards found the impressive young rider guilty of careless riding on Impressive Eagle at Flemington on Saturday and suspended him for 8 meetings until March 15. In other jockey news, veteran Jim Cassidy is out for four meetings for careless riding at Warwick Farm but fortunately for him

Tough call for Ben Melham...With the ride on the rejuvenated Alcopop on offer for him in the Grp 1 Australian Cup (2000m) on Saturday, Melham's been hit with a suspension that might mean he'll miss the ride. Stewards found the impressive young rider guilty of careless riding on Impressive Eagle at Flemington on Saturday and suspended him for 8 meetings until March 15. In other jockey news, veteran Jim Cassidy is out for four meetings for careless riding at Warwick Farm but fortunately for him the ban ends before Maluckyday's likely next start.

Randwick trainer Les Bridge is chasing the Grp 1 Coolmore Classic with his Jersey Lily after her impressive win in the Listed Wiggle Quality (1300m) at Warwick Farm.