Melbourne Cup aspirant Fox Hunt has won the German St Leger over 2800m and connections are now seriously considering making the trip to Australia. The Racing Post UK reports: 'Fox Hunt (Mark Johnston/Silvestre de Sousa) recorded a hard-fought victory in the final German Classic of the season. Fair Boss took second place with Dawn Twister third behind the even-money favorite, who became the third British-trained horse to win a German Classic this term after Excelebration in the 2,000 Guineas and
Melbourne Cup aspirant Fox Hunt has won the German St Leger over 2800m and connections are now seriously considering making the trip to Australia. The Racing Post UK reports: 'Fox Hunt (Mark Johnston/Silvestre de Sousa) recorded a hard-fought victory in the final German Classic of the season. Fair Boss took second place with Dawn Twister third behind the even-money favorite, who became the third British-trained horse to win a German Classic this term after Excelebration in the 2,000 Guineas and Dancing Rain in the Oaks...With this victory, the four-year-old son of Dubawi is now qualified for the Melbourne Cup, where his trainer will be represented by Jukebox Jury. "Fox Hunt still has several options and we shall have to talk things over with the connections," said Deirdre Johnston, representing her husband at Dortmund. In latest betting, Fox Hunt is at 33/1 with Betstar.com.au.