The $2.65 million Caulfield Cup - richest 2400m in the world - has attracted 25 overseas entries in an overall nomination of 222, including the past two Melbourne Cup winners Americain and Dunaden. Dunaden's trainer Mikel Delzangles has also entered Vadamar and Zack Hall and his French compatriot Alain de Royer Dupre has nominated Shawardi along with Americain.Overseas Cox Plate nominations are up on last year - 13 to 18 - and there is expected to be an international presence in what is shaping
The $2.65 million Caulfield Cup - richest 2400m in the world - has attracted 25 overseas entries in an overall nomination of 222, including the past two Melbourne Cup winners Americain and Dunaden. Dunaden's trainer Mikel Delzangles has also entered Vadamar and Zack Hall and his French compatriot Alain de Royer Dupre has nominated Shawardi along with Americain.
Overseas Cox Plate nominations are up on last year - 13 to 18 - and there is expected to be an international presence in what is shaping up as the strongest Plate in years, boosted by local entries Atlantic Jewel, Pierro and Mosheen. Racing Victoria international scout Leigh Jordon is confident an all expenses-paid invitation will lure Dubai World Cup placegetter Planteur and French Derby winner Reliable Man.