Local horse favourite

The impressive Caulfield Cup winner, Might And Power, is the favourite for the Melboure Cup, which will be run tomorrow (04

The impressive Caulfield Cup winner, Might And Power, is the favourite for the Melboure Cup, which will be run tomorrow (04.20 GMT). His main market rivals are Ebony Grove and Doriemus Two British-trained horses, Arabian Story and Harbour Dues, also challenge for the prize. Arabian Story, the mount of Frankie Dettori, is quoted at 16 to 1.

Vintage Crop, in 1993, is the only European horse to win Australia's most famous race.

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