Dermot Weld has been putting pen to paper on his autobiography...The book will go on sale in October and, understandably, it'll have a strong focus on his Melbourne Cup triumphs. Dermot says: 'I wrote it myself, and it focuses on horses such as Vintage Crop, Vinnie Roe, Media Puzzle, and there is a chapter that will lead to Profound Beauty's attempt on the Cup this year.' In latest betting Profound Beauty is at 20/1 for the Melbourne Cup. The mare will take the next step on her path to this year

Dermot Weld has been putting pen to paper on his autobiography...The book will go on sale in October and, understandably, it'll have a strong focus on his Melbourne Cup triumphs. Dermot says: 'I wrote it myself, and it focuses on horses such as Vintage Crop, Vinnie Roe, Media Puzzle, and there is a chapter that will lead to Profound Beauty's attempt on the Cup this year.' In latest betting Profound Beauty is at 20/1 for the Melbourne Cup. The mare will take the next step on her path to this year's big race when she tackles the Listed Challenge Stakes over 2800m at Leopardstown early on Friday morning (Australian time).

Damien Oliver will ride against some of the world's best jockeys in an international series in France next month. Italian superstar Frankie Dettori and Hong Kong ace Douglas Whyte are among the riders who'll take part in the 3-race series at Deauville on Aug 22.