Simenon ‘committed’ to Cup bid

Connections of Simenon are “committed” in their pursuit of the Emirates Melbourne Cup – even though the talented stayer is not yet guaranteed a place in the final line-up.

The six-year-old gelding, runner-up in both the Ascot Gold Cup and the Lonsdale Cup at York this season, has been allotted 8st 6lb for the world’s richest handicap at Flemington on November 5.

Trainer Willie Mullins accepts Simonen’s participation could be a closely-run thing.