Weld wary of Distinction

DERMOT WELD believes Distinction stands a good chance of making history at Flemington on Tuesday by becoming the first British-trained horse to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

The Irish trainer knows what it takes to win the prestigious two-mile race after enjoying success with Vintage Crop in 1993 and Media Puzzle in 2002.

Weld is the only European-based trainer to have won ‘the race that stops a nation’ and he could be double-handed this year with Media Puzzle and Vinnie Roe.