A start in the Melbourne Cup is up for grabs for the winner of the Archer Stakes at Flemington.

Interpretation has taken out the Bendigo Cup to move within sight of gaining a Melbourne Cup start.

Trainer and jockey quotes following the Melbourne Cup Carnival on sale now won by Mostly Cloudy at Flemington on Saturday.

A look at some of the lesser races on the Makybe Diva Stakes card.

After disappointing at his previous run at 2500m, Trent Busuttin is keen to get another look at the stayer at that trip at Flemington.