Tips from those who've been there

Sea Moon, ridden by Hugh Bowman, wins the Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Wayne Ludbey. / News Limited

SEVILLE, Dear Demi and Sea Moon are the way to go, according to a sextet of trainers and jockeys who have won the Melbourne Cup.

Brian Jenkins, who trained 1998 winner Jezabeel, said Dear Demi had beaten the handicapper.

"She has a remarkable number of similarities to Jezabeel in the same weight, jockey, barrier and saddlecloth," said Jenkins, who will be an interested spectator at the Cup.

"Whether she will be able to push forward then come back under Chris Munce like Jezabeel did is the unknown."

PROFILES OF THE CUP CONTENDERS

Cup-winning jockeys Steven King and Wayne Harris would love to see Steven Arnold ride Sea Moon to victory, given the battle 175cm Arnold has fought with weight.

Queensland-based John Meagher has noticed a distinct change in the race since he won it in 1985, then spent years training in Singapore.

"It is almost a weight-for-age race, very different to the Anzac Day handicaps of the old days,'' Meagher said. "It has become a fantastic race."

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TRAINERS

John Meagher (What A Nuisance, 1985): Arguably too hard to tip but Sea Moon has had two mile-and-a-half runs leading in. Dandino, Dear Demi, Fawkner and Seville have all had good preparations.

David Hayes (Jeune, 1994): In a very open Cup, I will tip Dear Demi. I really liked her late in the Mackinnon, although her barrier (16) is an obvious hurdle.

Brian Jenkins (Jezabeel, 1998): Dear Demi is the same number (22), has the same barrier (16), the same weight (51kg) and same jockey (Chris Munce) as Jezabeel, so I have to tip her.

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JOCKEYS

Pat Hyland (What A Nuisance, 1985): The Caulfield Cup is always a good guide, so based on that Fawkner is the horse to beat, and you know he will be right on the day.

Steven King (Let's Elope, 1991): I think Seville has largely flown under the radar and his Cox Plate run was spot-on. But I would love to see Steven Arnold (Sea Moon) win one, given the battle he has with weight.

Wayne Harris (Jeune, 1994): Sea Moon's European form is superior to most of his rivals, although maybe I'm biased because I would love Steven Arnold to win a Cup.

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