Which country can boast of having a public holiday because of the running of a horse race since the 19th century? Australia… For its legendary Melbourne Cup (gr.I – 3AP – 3200 meters – Hcp, Tuesday November 5, 2024), contested in Flemington (Victoria, AUS) since 1861. And this year, which country will pride itself on having Vaubanone of the favorites of the 2024 edition? France. Once again, we want to say. Indeed, after the coronation of the “FR” Gold Trip (ex-protege of Fabrice Chappet), winner in 2022, of “Delzangles” Dunadenin 2011 (one year after the victory of “Royer Dupré” American), France will claim the breeding of the eclectic Vauban (6 years old), without forgetting Absurd (6 years old) – Wertheimer et Frère breeding -. Co breeder of VaubanOlivier de Seyssel said a little more about him to Sylvain Copier: “ Unlike last year when I was present for the Melbourne Cup, I will not be there this year. Willie Mullins made a point of going to see the horse’s last training session about ten days ago. He hadn’t done it last year and regretted it. Unfortunately, there were delays with the flights and ultimately, he arrived too late and left just as dry. Vauban is the second favorite of the bookmakers and his trainer says he is very confident this year. It is an event that is close to his heart to win, because it is missing from his list of achievements. Willie Mullins says he made some mistakes last year (Editor’s note: Vauban had finished 14th even though he started as favorite) in terms of preparation and that he has changed his mind. The horse is very well within sight of this objective. Vauban finished second in Kyprios in a group I on September 15 at the Curragh and was therefore carefully prepared for this Australian summit contested in front of 120,000 people, with nearly 4.5 million Australian dollars to the winner (i.e. €2.7 million). “.
A very European flavor whatever happens (that part on the web?)
Whatever happens, there will be a very European flavor at the end of this Melbourne Cup with the 7 most played horses (Buckaroo, Vauban, Onesmoothoperator, Absurd, Sea King, Interpretation, Land Legend), being trained in Europe or having been shaped in Europe. Over the last 15 editions, this was the case for 12 winners… (American, Dunaden, Green Moon, Flourishing, Protectionist, Prince of Penzance, Almandin, Rekindling, Cross Counter, Twilight Payment, Gold Trip, Without A Fight).
Finally, if we can assume that the Melbourne Cup is very far from our news, it is close in reality. This year again, this was the case with the purchase of the “ex-Rouget” Delius (for €1.7 million at Tattersalls sales in Newmarket, GB), acquired by foreign investors with a view to winning the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
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