Handicapper Greg Carpenter has penalised French stayer Americain a half-kilogram for the Melbourne Cup following the imported entire's win in the Grp 3 Geelong Cup (2406m). Americain will now carry 54.5kgs. Carpenter says: 'Americain has built an imposing record this year and his victory in a very strong renewal of the Geelong Cup extended his winning sequence to four...While he was momentarily held up for a run in the early part of the straight he had enjoyed a good run throughout and won the r

Handicapper Greg Carpenter has penalised French stayer Americain a half-kilogram for the Melbourne Cup following the imported entire's win in the Grp 3 Geelong Cup (2406m). Americain will now carry 54.5kgs. Carpenter says: 'Americain has built an imposing record this year and his victory in a very strong renewal of the Geelong Cup extended his winning sequence to four...While he was momentarily held up for a run in the early part of the straight he had enjoyed a good run throughout and won the race impressively with 58kg...The penalty ensures that Americain will meet the runner-up Moudre and fellow Geelong Cup runner Once Were Wild (16th in the order of entry) on the same weight terms in the Melbourne Cup should they take their place in the final field.'