Melbourne Cup 2019: Favourites draw well for Group 1 feature at Flemington
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Caulfield Cup winner Mer De Glace has been backed to repeat his heroics in the the Melbourne Cup after faring well at the all-important barrier draw.
Racing officials tonight revealed the full list of 24 starters for this year’s race, with the barrier draw following the Derby Day program at Flemington Racecourse.
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Mer De Glace, to be ridden by the country's hottest jockey Damian Lane, firmed into $7 with betting agencies after drawing barrier 2 for Tuesday's 3200m staying test.
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Lane has already captured wins this spring in the Caulfield Cup - aboard the Japanese stayer - and Cox Plate on another Japanese raider, Lys Gracieux.
Constantinople, trained by David Hayes, is an $8 second pick, with Finche third-pick at $9.
Surprise Baby drew barrier 20 while the Danny O'Brien-trained Vow And Declare drew alongside in barrier 21.
Originally published as Melbourne Cup 2019: Favourites draw well for Group 1 feature at Flemington