But not all gloom
We did provide the winner of the Grand National Hurdle,,kiwi Tallyho Twinkletoe :)
Did it easy

And as a result,,Tallyho Twinkletoe became the first horse since the legendary Mosstrooper in 1930 to win the Grand National Hurdle and Grand National Steeplechase in the same year

Quick look at this years Melbourne Cup current acceptances

We still have:

Verry Elleegant
Glory Days
Patrick Erin
Zacada
Humidor
The Chosen One
The Good Fight
Sir Charles Road

Hey kiwiz
There's also a few not raced in NZ but are NZ-bred
Surprise Baby, Sully & Top of the Range
Surprise Baby easily the best of those three

Verry Elleegant, Glory Days & Surprise Baby would also be worth a look if they start in the Caulfield Cup
Humidor probably best suited in the Caulfield Cup, failed badly 2017 Melbourne Cup

Like Verry Elleegant a lot for the Caulfield
Kings Will Dream & Avilius, earlies I've had for the same race

These still in the Caulfield Cup so far

Verry Elleegant
Glory Days
Humidor
The Chosen One
Sir Charles Road
Crown Prosecutor
Sully

The Chosen One makes the final field

Surprise Baby put in a top effort in the big one from that wide barrier
Jockey Jordan Childs comments after the race “He ran super. Just had nothing taking me into the race at the 800 (metre mark) but he’ll be back bigger and better next year.”

Verry Elleegant didn't get a start in the Caulfield Cup then never out of trouble in the Cox Plate
Looking forward to her return