Archie Alexander is aiming to have two starters in the Listed Pakenham Cup. 

A total of 22 of the 25 horses inspected by RV vets have been passed fit to accept in the Melbourne Cup with a further four still to be examined.

A tendon injury has ruled European raider Away He Goes out of the Melbourne Cup.

Darvin will have no problems handling the 3200m of the Adelaide Cup according to his trainer Matthew Williams.

The $252,250 Group 2 TAB Adelaide Cup (3200m) will start to take shape with key lead-up races over the next eight days