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James McDonald partners 2022 Melbourne Cup hope in gallop

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James McDonald partners 2022 Melbourne Cup hope in gallop

James McDonald is riding German-bred gelding Loft in the 2022 Melbourne Cup. He is aiming for a second straight Cup win after riding Verry Elleegant to victory last year. McDonald took the ride on the gelderly gearding at the recommendation of co-owners John O’Neil and Ozzie Kheir. The gealding is being prepared for the feature by his German trainer Marcel Weiss. Loft is on TAB's second line of Cup betting at $7 behind Deauville Legend at$6.

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