Melbourne Cup winner Americain is likely to return to racing in the Grp 2 Prix Kergorlay (3000m) at Deauville in France later this month before returning to Australia for a big spring campaign. Connections are considering a run in the Grp 2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m) before a third crack at the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington. Meantime, there's been a rush of money for Americain to win the Melbourne Cup. Luxbet's Neil Evans says: 'Over the past few days we've written a heap of bets...We're no
Melbourne Cup winner Americain is likely to return to racing in the Grp 2 Prix Kergorlay (3000m) at Deauville in France later this month before returning to Australia for a big spring campaign. Connections are considering a run in the Grp 2 Moonee Valley Cup (2500m) before a third crack at the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington. Meantime, there's been a rush of money for Americain to win the Melbourne Cup. Luxbet's Neil Evans says: 'Over the past few days we've written a heap of bets...We're not talking tens of thousands but it's been significant...He's easily the best backed runner of the international big guns.' American is currently an 18/1 chance.