Chris Waller 50/50 on Melbourne Cup start for Buckaroo

by | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Chris Waller says he’ll wait until Saturday’s acceptance deadline before deciding if Cox Plate runner-up Buckaroo will line up in the $10 million Melbourne Cup on November 4. “Deadline is Saturday and we’ll use all that time,” Waller said during Tuesday’s Flemington gallops. “Like we did with Verry Elleegant, we… Read More »

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