Mascot keeps Flying the flag for Tom Dabernig

Flying Mascot is preparing for the Group 2 Let's Elope Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Her main goal is the Empire Rose Stake at the Flemmons on October 29. Tom Dabernig is planning a five-run campaign through to Melbourne Cup week. The mare finished fifth in the Cockram Stages at Caulfield on August 27. She is still wearing a winter coat. The trainer is trying to have her ready for Melbourne Cups week, so he has taken a softly, softly approach with two weeks between runs.