Internationals put their awesome spring firepower on display

OVERSHADOWED by Breakfast with the Best at Moonee Valley, Europe and British gallopers delivered a reminder of awesome firepower at Werribee today.

Werribee trackwork

OVERSHADOWED by their rivals showcasing in this morning's Breakfast with the Best at Moonee Valley, Europe and British gallopers delivered a timely reminder of awesome firepower at Werribee today.

Red Cadeaux, denied two years ago in the tightest Melbourne Cup finish in history, worked stylishly only three days after flying into Melbourne from England to underline claims to more high-level success.

And, emphasising the seemingly bottomless depth of the international brigade, Ed Dunlop's veteran was joined by Melbourne Cup nemesis (and Caulfield Cup winner) Dunaden and a string of other quality gallopers.

Saturday's luckless Caulfield Cup runner-up Dandino, Voleuse de Coeurs, Verema, Stipulate and Manikato Stakes second favourite Lucky Nine all worked lightly.

Herbert Power Stakes placegetter Simenon impressed in the drizzle as Forgotten Voice completed preparations for Wednesday's  Geelong Cup (2400m).

The nine-year-old needs to win in the hope of earning a weight penalty for the Emirates Melbourne Cup on November 5.

Winner of his two most recent starts at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, Forgotten Voice has been heavily backed into $2.40 TAB favouritism for the Geelong Cup.

He will attempt to emulate the victories of fellow imports Americain, Dunaden and Gatewood.

With the arrival of Verema and Tres Blues, among others, there will be 12 Cup contenders at Werribee.

Godolphin's Royal Empire is scheduled to arrive later today.