Taking the same owner to win the 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday for the third year in a row.
Yucatan was arrogant last time and must go close at around $5.50 in the 2018 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on Tuesday.
2018 Melbourne Cup: Final Field, Barriers and Market
2018 Melbourne Cup: Race History
2018 Melbourne Cup: Nominations
2018 MELBOURNE CUP – RACE ANALYSIS AND TIPS
Vengeur Masque is expected to go forward and look to lead with Runaway the one he will have to wrestle that from. Even tempo tipped in the Cup.
YUCATAN could hardly have been more impressive at his Australian debut, taking control of the Herbert Power a long way out and putting a space on his rivals before being shut down late. Hard to know how much more there was in the tank there but he looked fantastic, the time was strong, and the form has already worked out. He's top pick.
MAGIC CIRCLE has been dominant in two runs since joining this stable. Stays well and has a powerful finishing burst. Set for this and looming as a key threat.
CROSS COUNTER has a similar profile as last year's winner Rekindling. Smart form and runs for a top trainer and jockey. Best roughie might be Finche. Beaten at Geelong but lightly raced and no shock to see him improve sharply now.
2018 MELBOURNE CUP – SELECTIONS
1st – 11 Yucatan
2nd – 3 Magic Circle
3rd – 23 Cross Counter
4th – 13 Finche
WHEN IS THE 2018 MELBOURNE CUP?
WHEN: – Race 7 @ 3:00pm
WHERE: Flemington Racecourse
