Melbourne Cup puzzle for Weld

DERMOT WELD'S Melbourne Cup plans are in the balance.

“Media Puzzle had a setback in Dubai and I’m just hoping to have him ready for the Leger although his preparation has not been helped by the continuing fast ground here.

“Maharib will run in the English St Leger and Lowlander, who is unlikely to get in the Melbourne Cup, will run in the Irish Cesarewitch. He’d probably have to win it well to convince me that he’d go to Melbourne.