Breeders' Cup Challenge Series Expands

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

The Melbourne Cup is practically on top of the BC now. I think we're looking at 3-4 days difference. I'd love a top American horse to go there, or one of their top routers to come here, but I suspect they'd each stay closer to home for at least their first attempt at the home prize. I guess they might show if we're talking Lasix or dirt. Right now, the Aussie challenge races are a turf sprint and a mile race.

What American horse would possibly be considered as having even the slightest chance in the Melbourne Cup?