Caulfield Cup weights will rise by at least 2kgs after topweight Americain was not amongst the third round of acceptances. The French star is still in the Cox Plate. A total of 40 horses remain in contention for the $2.5 million CC with imported duo Midas Touch and My Kingdom Of Fife now the highest weighted on 55kgs ahead of Hong Kong star Mighty High on 54.5kgs. Under the conditions of the Caulfield Cup the topweight must carry a minimum of 57kgs on raceday. Americain's departure will enable M
Caulfield Cup weights will rise by at least 2kgs after topweight Americain was not amongst the third round of acceptances. The French star is still in the Cox Plate. A total of 40 horses remain in contention for the $2.5 million CC with imported duo Midas Touch and My Kingdom Of Fife now the highest weighted on 55kgs ahead of Hong Kong star Mighty High on 54.5kgs. Under the conditions of the Caulfield Cup the topweight must carry a minimum of 57kgs on raceday. Americain's departure will enable Michael Rodd to continue his association with hot fav December Draw who will now carry 54kgs.
Hong Kong attack...John Moore's Mighty High is one of six internationally-trained horses still in contention for the Caulfield Cup alongside the Luca Cumani-trained quartet of Manighar, Drunken Sailor, Sahara Sun and Bauer and fellow UK-trained stayer Saptapadi for Brian Ellison. Anthony Freedman's German import Lucas Cranach was also paid up for the race. The Bart Cummings stable elected not to proceed with its German import Illo, who is also in quarantine at Werribee. Trainer Robert Hickmott and owner Lloyd Williams' Macedon Lodge is the best represented stable with Linton, Mourayan, At First Sight and Green Moon joining Midas Touch amongst the third acceptors.