Melbourne Cup: Ashrun's wide draw dampens excitement of brilliant Hotham victory

Craig Kerry
Updated November 1 2020 - 7:19pm, first published 6:30pm
Ashrun, left, winning the Lexus Hotham Stakes on Saturday. Picture: Victoria Race Club
Ashrun, left, winning the Lexus Hotham Stakes on Saturday. Picture: Victoria Race Club

Hunter connections of Ashrun were lamenting the worst possible draw in the Melbourne Cup after a roller-coaster day for syndicators Australian Bloodstock at Flemington.

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Craig Kerry

Craig Kerry

Sports reporter, Newcastle Herald

Craig Kerry is a sports reporter for the Newcastle Herald.

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