Tasmania will have representation at Flemington on the first Tuesday in November, after Tasmanian-bred 5YO mare, The Map, guaranteed herself a spot in the $8 million Melbourne Cup by winning the Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m) at Flemington last Saturday.

Trainer and jockey quotes following the Catanach’s 150 Years The Mystic Journey won by Waltz On By at Caulfield on Saturday.

A look at the make-up of this year’s All-Star Mile field compared with past years.

A couple of youngsters with links to Blue Diamond winners will be offered on Monday.

Connections of expectant mum Sirene Stryker hope she can finish her racing career on a high when she contests the two fillies and mares feature races over the Ladbrokes Summer Racing Festival.