Racing News: Just under 300 nominations have been made for the Melbourne Cup at Flemington in November. They include 51 international entries, with Dermot Weld having six possibles as he seeks a third success in the valuable two-mile feature.

Media Puzzle and Vinnie Roe, first and fourth respectively in the 2002 renewal, head his squad.

Victory in the Melbourne Cup has long been an ambition of Sheikh Mohammed, and his Godolphin outfit have a strong team of nine, led by Gold Cup hero Papineau.

Other notable British entries include Marcus Tregoning's High Accolade, Luca Cumani's Alkaased, Bandari and the Mick Channon-trained Misternando.