News About: 2011 Melbourne Cup

International horse ratings – Americain on top

International horse ratings – Americain on top
October 26th, 2011

International horse ratings (below) for the 2011 $6m Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) overseas contingent seem to back the bookmakers’ view that Americain is best. Many experts are tipping the 2011 Melbourne Cup will have an international first four finish. This theory is well founded – especially with the French…

2011 Melbourne Cup – Internationals have a stanglehold

2011 Melbourne Cup – Internationals have a stanglehold
October 24th, 2011

The 2011 $6m Group 1 Melbourne Cup form guide will have more overseas races for student’s analysis than any in other year. Up to 13 internationals could take part in the 2011 Melbourne Cup after second declarations were taken today. Ten of those horses are in the top 24 ranked…