IT was a case of first past the post at track work last week for Melbourne Cup favourite Americain – but will it be first past the post in today’s race that stops a nation? Last year’s winner has had the ideal preparation leading in to the event and the French-based horse may be about to take owners, connections and punters on another exciting Melbourne Cup day ride. 72613 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT
Racing ahead
IT was a case of first past the post at track work last week for Melbourne Cup favourite Americain – but will it be first past the post in today’s race that stops a nation? Last year’s winner has had the ideal preparation leading in to the event and the French-based horse may be about to take owners, connections and punters on another exciting Melbourne Cup day ride. 72613 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT
