I haven't really been keeping up with overseas racing, but an important race was held in Ireland overnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psSlsESV6Oc.

Melbourne Cup nominees were at the forefront with Sonnyboyliston winning a tough battle impressively and denying Search For A Song a threepeat. Twilight Payment was close behind, finishing within a length. Master of Reality faded badly and brought the field home.

Sonnyboyliston also had an impressive win in the Ebor Cup a three weeks ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o31l3BMRNc

His trainer says a Melbourne Cup start is unlikely, thinking that it's too soon. A huge purchase offer from an Australian syndicate could change the owner's mind though. Despite the speculation, he's reported to now be second favourite at $11.


Weights for the Melbourne Cup are coming out tomorrow.