Melbourne Cup 2022: Deauville Legend trainer James Ferguson wary despite raging favouritism

Deauville Legend is the favourite to win the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. El Bodegon finished third in the Cox Plate under James Ferguson's guidance. Hoo Ya Mal will make his Australian debut in this year's race. Gai Waterhouse believes she has an import with the credentials to challenge Deauville Legend. 2019 Melbourne Cups winner Craig Williams will ride Hoo Yah Mal. He is also an Epsom Derby runner-up. The horse is trained by Adrian Bott. It will be his first race in Australia. His co-trainer is Adrianbott. They are working with Hoo yah. Waterhouses will try to take the Cup.