Flemington

38 LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY 5 Explosive Jack (NZ) 4 year old bay horse Jockey John Allen Weight 54kg Barrier 4 Trainer Ciaron Maher & David Eustace (Caulfield) Groom Anna Weatherlake Breeder Explosive Breeding Ltd Explosive Jack (NZ) Jakkalberry (IRE) Extra Explosive (NZ) Storming Home (GB) Ekraar (USA) Claba Di San Jore (IRE) Explosive (NZ) Barathea (IRE) Exploding Prospect (USA) Claw (IRE) Tina’s Spirit Machiavellian (USA) Red Ransom (USA) Try to Catch Me (USA) Sacahuista (USA) David Gately’s Analysis Had a sensational 3yo campaign winning the Tasmanian, ATC and South Australian Derbies in the space of 5 starts. He then ran third in a 3rd Queensland Derby. He was going beautifully before the Caulfield Cup but was was below his best there. Can always forgive one ordinary run. Back to Flemington should help him also.