Melbourne Cup hopeful Military Mission will trial at Sale on Wednesday as his final lead up to Tuesday’s feature.

Nine-year-old Spirit Ridge continues to turn back the clock.

Just Fine has been nothing short of a revelation since he landed down under and, if he remains popular, could easily become the shortest priced winner of the Group 1 $750,000 James Squire Metropolitan (2400m) if successful at Randwick on Saturday.

Hot favourite leads strong hand in Sydney staying feature for Gai Waterhouse.

The Winx Stakes is among the first-up options for the Michael Freedman-trained Communist.