Set to start one of the heaviest favourites of the modern era, Vauban’s Melbourne Cup rivals have handed him the ultimate compliment - but say he’s not over the line yet.
Rival connections of Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban have conceded they wouldn’t be surprised if he thrashes his opposition despite the Irish stayer losing his stranglehold on betting for the race that stops the nation.
“They’re all beatable and $3 or $4 in a Melbourne Cup, you’d be a braver man than me,” said two-time Cup-winning syndicator Jamie Lovett, whose Australian Bloodstock will rely on Gold Trip, as well as Lastotchka and Ashrun. Vauban has won his last two races – including a demolition of Melbourne Cup rivals Absurde and More Felons during the Royal Ascot carnival earlier this year – and will carry 55.5kg at Flemington with his supporters on good terms when he drew barrier three.Gold Trip’s co-trainer Ciaron Maher, who will saddle up five runners, said he couldn’t have been more impressed with Vauban after eyeing him at Werribee trackwork.
Vauban has been schooled over the jumps, but restricted to flat racing this campaign as his eccentric owner, former investment banker Rich Ricci, tries to atone for Max Dynamite’s second in 2015 and third two years later.For the second year running, Maher will saddle up the proverbial army with Gold Trip to be joined by Future History , Ashrun , Right You Are and Interpretation .
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