Waller says Buckaroo can emulate Verry Elleegant to take out Melbourne Cup

Waller says Buckaroo can emulate Verry Elleegant to take out Melbourne Cup

Buckaroo might have failed to get the job done at last year's Melbourne Cup and this year's Cox Plate, but trainer Chris Waller believes its build-up is tracking perfectly.

Buckaroo 'class' leads Waller's five-strong Cup assault

Chris Waller has likened Buckaroo's Melbourne Cup preparation to that of 2021 winner Verry Elleegant as the master trainer eyes a second win in the great race.

Kheir: Last-placed Buckaroo ok

Buckaroo eased out of the Melbourne Cup in the home straight