Rekindling to have break in Oz before returning to Europe for 2018 campaign

Melbourne Cup hero Rekindling is set for a short break in Australia before returning to Europe with next year's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot a possible target.

The Joseph O'Brien-trained three-year-old grabbed victory in the final strides of the Group One feature on Tuesday, denying Johannes Vermeer, who is handled by O'Brien's father Aidan, by half a length.