The New Zealand horse Who Shot Thebarman is getting get plenty of backing in New Zealand for this afternoon's running of the Melbourne Cup.
The eight‑year‑old is the leading New‑Zealand contender for the 6.4 million dollar race.
Pentathlon and Rose of Virginia are the other New‑Zealand‑bred runners.
There is just one Australian‑bred horse in the race, Jameka.
The British horse Hartnell is the favourite and second favourite is Oceanographer.
Hartnell finished 15th last year in the Melbourne Cup.
The Melbourne Cup race is at 4pm today.
Source: Radio NZ
