She's on the way back...Brisbane winter carnival star Scarlett Lady will kick-start her Melbourne Cup campaign in the Grp 1 Hawkes Bay Challenge Stakes 1400m at Hastings at the end of August. The filly's spring program is expected to embrace five Grp 1 races, culminating in the Melbourne Cup on Nov 1. Trainer Graeme Rogerson says he couldn't be happier with the way Scarlett Lady has returned from a break. He will give her a gallop 'between races' in mid-August.Latest Melbourne Cup betting from w

She's on the way back...Brisbane winter carnival star Scarlett Lady will kick-start her Melbourne Cup campaign in the Grp 1 Hawkes Bay Challenge Stakes 1400m at Hastings at the end of August. The filly's spring program is expected to embrace five Grp 1 races, culminating in the Melbourne Cup on Nov 1. Trainer Graeme Rogerson says he couldn't be happier with the way Scarlett Lady has returned from a break. He will give her a gallop 'between races' in mid-August.

Latest Melbourne Cup betting from www.betstar.com.au sees Scarlett Lady on the second line at $15.00 (14/1).

MELBOURNE CUP BETTING

Maluckyday 13.00

Scarlett Lady (NZ) 15.00

Americain (FR) 17.00

Shamrocker 17.00

Linton 21.00

Shez Sinsational (NZ) 21.00

Absolutely 26.00

December Draw 26.00

Descarado 26.00

Glass Harmonium (IRE) 26.00

Lights Of Heaven 26.00

Lion Tamer (NZ) 26.00

My Kingdom Of Fife 26.00

Red Cadeaux (UK) 26.00