Vinnie top-weight again in Melbourne Cup

Dermot Weld is a name which strikes fear into the heart of Australia's racing community when it comes to the Melbourne Cup.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2003 - 11:19

Dermot Weld is a name which strikes fear into the heart of Australia's racing community when it comes to the Melbourne Cup.

The master Irish trainer has twice landed "the race that stops a nation" and his Vinnie Roe has been allotted top-weight of 9st 4lb in this year's renewal of the Tooheys New-sponsored showpiece.

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