Countdown to the 2008 Melbourne Cup: News, Odds & More
With just over a month to go until the 2008 Melbourne Cup (Tuesday 4 November), the lead-ups are over and the champions of the turf now charge towards Australia’s richest races. Entering into the business end of the Spring Carnival, here’s the latest Melbourne Cup news:European Raiders in Quarantine
Australia’s best will face a European mission led by master trainers Aidan O’Brien and Dermot Weld, after they both received the all clear from quarantine officials post a stable inspection in Ireland. O’Brien will be aiming Septimus, Honolulu and possibly Alessandra Volta at the Spring centerpiece, while Weld has highlighted Profound Beauty as his chance in the race. Elsewhere, England stayers Yellowstone and Varevees have entered quarantine.
Japanese Contingent Ruled Out
2006 Melbourne Cup champion Delta Blues an stable mate Pop Rock have been ruled out of this year’s event due to Strict quarantine measures, including the extension of the quarantine period from 14 to 21 days, as well as travel via an approved third country. Despite these restrictions official are confident of a strong European showing.
Melbourne Cup Weights Announced
The Aidan O’Brien trained and triple Ascot Gold Cup winner Yeats has been allocated the top weight of 59 kilograms for Spring’s feature event, followed by the 2007 European Stayer of the Year Septimus at 58.5 kilograms. Last year’s victor Efficient received 58 kilograms and should Australian racing sensation Weekend Hussler jump in the race, he will carry 55.5 kilograms.
Latest Melbourne Cup Odds - 27 September 2008
| Efficient | 12.00 |
| Septimus | 15.00 |
| Kibbutz | 19.00 |
| Tuesday Joy | 19.00 |
| Viewed | 21.00 |
| Weekend Hussler | 21.00 |
| Alexander Of Hales | 26.00 |
| Cest La Guerre | 26.00 |
| Littorio | 26.00 |
| Nom Du Jeu | 26.00 |
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