Cima De Triomphe's

8 Sep 2009


Punters will no doubt be intrigued to hear that a final decision on Cima De Triomphe's participation in the Emirates Melbourne Cup is fast approaching.

Reports in Australia are claiming that his trainer Luca Cumani has confirmed the colt and he will join stablemate Basaltico on the journey to Melbourne. The horse was last seen finishing fourth in the Arlington Million after beating King George winner Conduit in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes.

Patrick Barbe, racing manager for Cima De Triomphe's owner Teruya Yoshida, said: "It is not yet finalised 100%. I believe he has to enter quarantine before next Thursday, but at the moment Mr Cumani and Mr Yoshida are discussing it. If he did not go to Melbourne, he would run in the Arc de Triomphe."

Despite being successful in last year’s Italian Derby, Cima De Triomphe would be called on to race over more than half a mile further than his usual distances if he were to take his place in the legendary race.

Tuesday was the first forfeit stage for November's race and there remain 18 exciting overseas entries, including Aidan O'Brien's St Leger pair, Changingoftheguard and Age Of Aquarius while Dermot Weld has left in Profound Beauty, Directa King and Ghimaar.

Cima De Triomphe can be backed for the race at odds of 75.00 (Betfair). The same firm make Profound Beauty their 14.5 favourite.