UK stayer Gatewood has firmed to $13.00 (12/1) for the Melbourne Cup after his impressive win in a slowly-run Geelong Cup 2400m. Gatewood clocked 2m 34s, which is close to 10 secs outside Media Puzzle's track record. However, he did whip over the final 600m in 32.09s - something which surprised jockey Glen Boss. Gatewood has now qualified for the Cup and can expect to be penalised. The French stayer Brigantin could run only 3rd in the Geelong Cup and will struggle to secure a Melb Cup start. Mal
UK stayer Gatewood has firmed to $13.00 (12/1) for the Melbourne Cup after his impressive win in a slowly-run Geelong Cup 2400m. Gatewood clocked 2m 34s, which is close to 10 secs outside Media Puzzle's track record. However, he did whip over the final 600m in 32.09s - something which surprised jockey Glen Boss. Gatewood has now qualified for the Cup and can expect to be penalised. The French stayer Brigantin could run only 3rd in the Geelong Cup and will struggle to secure a Melb Cup start. Maluckyday ran OK for 4th while the French stayer Tac de Boistron was well back after failing to cope with the fast final 600m. He is already assured a start at Flemington. Corey Brown told stewards that Tac de Boistron felt flat and failed to respond to his riding when the tempo quickened. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained abrasions to both front bumpers.
MELBOURNE UP UPDATED MARKET
Dunaden (FR) 7.00
Americain (FR) 8.00
Mount Athos (GB) 10.00
Red Cadeaux (GB) 10.00
Brigantin (FR) 13.00
Gatewood (GB) 13.00
Green Moon 15.00
Maluckyday 15.00
Galileo's Choice (IRE) 17.00
My Quest For Peace (GB) 21.00
Shahwardi (FR) 21.00
Ethiopia 26.00
Lights Of Heaven 26.00
Mourayan 26.00
Fiorente 34.00
Tac De Boistron 34.00
Winchester 34.00
Sanagas 41.00
Zabeelionaire 41.00