Hunter owners Australian Bloodstock happy with Melbourne Cup draw for Gold Trip

Hunter syndicators Australian Bloodstock hope speed on the outside of Gold Trip will help him gain an economical run from gate 14 in the Melbourne Cup (3200 metres) on Tuesday. Gold Tops was a close runner-up in Caulfield Cup and came ninth in Cox Plate. He was blocked for a run and not fully extended in October 22 Cox plate. The six-year-old French-bred was born in July and is a $13 TAB chance.

Deauville Legend is the favourite to win the Melbourne Cup. He will start from barrier nine. Montefilia and Without A Fight share the second line of betting at $11. Vow And Declare will be starting from gate four. Grand Promenade has the inside gate. Knights Order has drawn the widest. imported stayer Serpentine finished second to Surefire in the Archer Stakes at Flemington. He is a $34 chance to go one better on Tuesday. The Williams stable doubled its Cup representation. It will accept Serpentin's entry. His owner is Lloyd Williams.