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Joe Pride putting a fresh spin on an old school Melbourne Cup formula

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Joe Pride putting a fresh spin on an old school Melbourne Cup formula

Joe Pride's horse, Stockman, will be his first runner in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Pride will focus on the Nature Strip Stakes this weekend. Private Eye, Eduardo and Brutality are his other horses. The race is not on Victoria Derby day. It is held at Rosehill Gold Cup (2000m). It will take place on Saturday. Sam Clipperton has been secured for the ride. The horse will race in Sydney on Friday before travelling to Melbourne a day later.

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