Entries for 2020 Melbourne Cup released

A total of 174 nominations are in for the 2020 Melbourne Cup.

Up to contend the $8 million Cup is defending champion Vow and Declare from the Danny O’Brien stable.

The stable has also nominated a number of other contenders, including SA Derby winner Russian Camelot, RC Oaks winner Miami Bound and Adelaide Cup winner King Of Leogrance.

Flemington-based trainers are entering star gallopers Verry Elleegant, Warning, Constantinople, Finche and Master of Wine.

Despite continued pandemic travel restrictions, the Cup received a number of European entries. These included Prince of Arran, Le Don De Vie, Sir Dragonet, Dashing Willoughby and Nickajack Cave.

[Source: TV NZ]