The Victoria Racing Club will close Melbourne Cup nominations on Sep 1, instead of the previous August 1 deadline. VRC chief executive Dale Monteith says the new closing date gives connections of Cup aspirants more time to assess their chances in the race. He says: "Horses that unexpectedly perform well in August (whether in Australia or overseas) should not be stranded outside the entry list...On the other hand, the many horses that do not resume racing until August can be properly assesse
The Victoria Racing Club will close Melbourne Cup nominations on Sep 1, instead of the previous August 1 deadline. VRC chief executive Dale Monteith says the new closing date gives connections of Cup aspirants more time to assess their chances in the race. He says: "Horses that unexpectedly perform well in August (whether in Australia or overseas) should not be stranded outside the entry list...On the other hand, the many horses that do not resume racing until August can be properly assessed by connections, and a more informed decision about a nomination can be made, either way." Weights will be released on Tuesday, September 13.