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No jockey ‘locked in’ for Durston in the Melbourne Cup

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No jockey ‘locked in’ for Durston in the Melbourne Cup

Zac Purton is interested in riding Caulfield Cup winner Durston in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington next month. Michael Dee has already been snapped up for the ride on Lunar Flare. Damien Oliver and Tommy Berry are also interested. Sheraz, who was set to ride for Chris Waller, has withdrawn from the race. He was a $41 chance in betting before being removed from markets. He finished a competitive fifth last start in a Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes (2400m).

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