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.

The Map has secured a Melbourne Cup berth with her victory in the Andrew Ramsden at Flemington.

South Australian stayer The Map will carry the hopes of a state when she tries to gain automatic entry into the Melbourne Cup in Saturday’s $500,000 Listed Andrew Ramsden at Flemington.

A start in the Melbourne Cup will be on offer for The Map if successful in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington.

Trainer and jockey quotes after The Map claims the Group 3 Sportsbet Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the Morphettville on Saturday.