Ed Dunlop plans to gallop Red Verdon tomorrow to make sure he’s right to go in the Melbourne Cup.

After moving a plate, English galloper Red Verdon has a bruised heel and is being watched in the preparation for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

驯马师盖里·波特里透露，如果一切顺利，「统治时代」将是他明年的金拖鞋大赛代表。去年的金拖鞋大赛上，波特里调教的「女王储」夺得了冠军，「统治时代」是它同母系的弟弟。出道至今，「统治时代」只参加过一场比赛，赢得非常轻松。

After bruising his foot on Wednesday in an incident at the track, Damien Oliver will be right to ride on Derby Day.

Three-time Melbourne Cup-winning rider Damien Oliver has taken the mount on UK stayer Red Verdon.