A start in the Melbourne Cup will be on offer for The Map if successful in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington.

Trainer and jockey quotes after The Map claims the Group 3 Sportsbet Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the Morphettville on Saturday.

A brilliantly judged ride by Harry Coffey aboard Excelleration denied South Australia and The Map a fairytale victory in the $350,000 Group 2 TAB Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville on Monday.

Excelleration has won a drama-filled edition of the Adelaide Cup.

The final round of heats for the inaugural National Pony Racing Series take place on Adelaide Cup Day at Morphettville this Monday, 11th March.