Johnny Murtagh is no hurry to confirm plans for Sonnyboyliston following his fine run in defeat in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Sonnyboyliston has answered every bell for Johnny Murtagh and the trainer hopes the Irish St Leger winner can floor the opposition in Saudi Arabia this weekend.

Having won the Victoria Derby, Denis Pagan dares to dream of victory in the Melbourne Cup with Johnny Get Angry.

The Lloyd and Nick Williams-owned Twilight Payment heads Melbourne Cup weights with 58kg, a rise of 2.5kg on last year’s winning weight.