Reigning Melbourne Cup champion Half Yours is likely to go for a spell after being involved in the Caulfield Cup two-horse fall last Saturday.
Half Yours, trained by Tony and Calvin McEvoy, enjoyed a walk and pick of grass in the sun outside the Flemington stable on Sunday.
No decision has been made as yet for the Melbourne Cup top weight but the paddock is the “most likely” option.
International raiders Defiantly ($8), Trustyourinstinct ($9) and James J Braddock ($11) head the 2026 Melbourne Cup market with wagering suspended currently on Half Yours.
Half Yours was a $9 chance to defend the Melbourne Cup crown prior to the Caulfield Cup last Saturday.
The Victorian Jockeys’ Association on Sunday also confirmed Melbourne Cup-winning jockeys Mark Zahra and Jye McNeil “escaped any serious injury” from a tragic Caulfield Cup incident.
