A trio of Melbourne Cup hopefuls from global racing powerhouse Godolphin arrived at the Werribee International Horse Centre on Tuesday. Godolphin and stable trainer Saeed bin Suroor have been trying to win the Cup since 1998 amassing four minor placings along the journey, the latest 12 months ago when Crime Scener an 2nd to Shocking. The Saeed bin Suroor-trained Holberg and Campanologist, were joined by the Mark Johnston-trained Eastern Aria, a recent addition to the Godolphin stable, for the 2
A trio of Melbourne Cup hopefuls from global racing powerhouse Godolphin arrived at the Werribee International Horse Centre on Tuesday. Godolphin and stable trainer Saeed bin Suroor have been trying to win the Cup since 1998 amassing four minor placings along the journey, the latest 12 months ago when Crime Scener an 2nd to Shocking. The Saeed bin Suroor-trained Holberg and Campanologist, were joined by the Mark Johnston-trained Eastern Aria, a recent addition to the Godolphin stable, for the 28 hour trip from Stanstead (UK) to Melbourne, via Dubai, in a private jet. Godolphin's travelling foreman Tommy Strang says the horses travelled well, but he would know more in 48 hours when they'd had a chance to settle in.
Latest Melbourne Cup market from TAB Sportsbet:
SO YOU THINK 5.50 2.12
SHOCKING 8.00 2.75
ALCOPOP 12.00 3.75
LINTON 12.00 3.75
PROFOUND BEAUTY 14.00 4.25
PRECEDENCE 17.00 5.00
MANIGHAR 17.00 5.00
HERCULIAN PRINCE 17.00 5.00
FAINT PERFUME 17.00 5.00
METAL BENDER 21.00 6.00
DARIANA 21.00 6.00
AMERICAIN 21.00 6.00
DRUNKEN SAILOR 21.00 6.00
HOLBERG 26.00 7.25
ZIPPING 26.00 7.25
MOURAYAN 26.00 7.25
CEST LA GUERRE 26.00 7.25
SHOOT OUT 26.00 7.25
TOKAI TRICK 26.00 7.25