HALF YOURS CAN HAVE IT ALL AT FLEMINGTON

Group I Melbourne Cup (3,200m): Race 7, Flemington. Start time: 12pm (S'pore)

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The Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained Half Yours (Jamie Melham) leading the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2,400m) on Oct 18. The St Jean gelding has strong claims in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3,200m) at Flemington on Nov 4. PHOTO: RACING PHOTOS

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1 AL RIFFA

Well-credentialled Irish stayer with wins in the Group 2 Curragh Cup (2,800m) and Group 1 Irish St Leger (2,800m) in his last two starts at Curragh. Go close.

2 BUCKAROO

At his last start he was narrowly beaten in the Group 1 Cox Plate (2,040m) at Moonee Valley by Via Sistina. He finished ninth in 2024 but had little luck.

3 ARAPAHO

2025 Group 1 Sydney Cup (3,200m) winner who made up ground with big weight of 135lb (6ikg) to finish 6L eighth in the Group 3 Bendigo Cup (2,400m) on Oct 29.

4 VAUBAN

Former Irish stayer now trained in Australia and back for his third Melbourne Cup. He needs to improve on his last-start 13th in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2,400m).

5 CHEVALIER ROSE

Group 2 winner in November 2024 in Japan over 3,600m. He has raced below his best in strong company in four runs in 2025.

6 PRESAGE NOCTURNE