Australia's big prize can go for export again

League of his own: Thomas Hobson runs out an easy winner of the Ascot StakesCredit: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

Thomas Hobson
4.00 Flemington
2pts win 12-1 general

Wicklow Brave
4.00 Flemington
1pt each-way 66-1 bet365

Willie Mullins has never won the Melbourne Cup but he has got closer than most and, now he knows exactly what it takes to get the job done, it could be worth focusing on his team in the world's richest handicap at Flemington.

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Published on 5 November 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 20:25, 5 November 2017

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