While the Everest party for the glam sprinters is going full bore in Sydney, Melbourne will be decked out in full finery to celebrate the first of its two iconic and venerable Cups.
Ellerslie has been the scene of some of El Vencedor’s most memorable performances, and Saturday’s Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) could see the reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year become only the second horse to win four Group One races at the Auckland track.