Agree, waste of a plane fare imo. Spirit deserves a go, he is an ex kiwi horse and one of the best Sweet Lou,s so far. Would have to be held up for a run at them but quite capable. Hope my smokey Old Town Road gets a good run and is handy as he possesses a lethal finish. And my fav Self Assured who should be cherry ripe and fit after plenty of lead up races , and never runs a bad race. Older horses have won the Cup before, going back to James 8 yr, Blossom Lady 8yr, Monkey King 8yr, Cruz Bromac 8yr, Flashing Red both as a 9 and 10 yr old,and Bonnies Chance -Robalan at 7yrs.