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International runners have dominated the Melbourne Cup in recent years. Gold Trip was able to get the job done last year and starts second favourite this year. Drew Patchell has taken a look at what it takes to win the Melbourne Cup according to the Timeform ratings and also looked at each individual international runner for the race.

Welcome to what is now my 9th Melbourne Cup preview i’ve posted online, previously on TheProfits website and now on the RacingWorldwide website! I love the International fields and the task of finding the winner in this race. This year we have a short-priced favourite that deserves the quote. There are a few with chances…
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Last seen winning in style over 3000m in France on the 21st of June 2021, Sheraz has snuck under the radar of most as a Melbourne Cup runner. Sheraz rated 114+ for the dominant 4.5L victory last start on a Good to Soft surface and has previously rated 114+ in Group 3 company when running…
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The early ‘tip’ around town back in July, Dawn Patrol resumed with an 11th beaten 3L in Group 2 company earlier this month behind Superstorm. Dawn Patrol needs no less ground than 2000m to actually ‘get going’ on a track and 2400m+ is the ideal for the son of Galileo. Those who expected something first…
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Previously with Aidan O’Brien in Ireland. Delphi won four in a row including a 4L Listed win and G3 St Leger beating the likes of Master of Reality over 2800m. Now with the Freedman stable, he is on the path to a Melbourne Cup. Best seen when ridden hard out front leading and pushing tempo.…
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The best ‘Australian’ based Melbourne Cup chance for 2021 is already here in the care of Peter Moody after missing last years cup due to being given time to acclimatise.