Master trainer Luca Cumani reckons it has lost some standing as a Melbourne Cup guide but the historic Ebor Handicap at York on Saturday will still be a make or break race for numerous contenders for the spring carnival.

Master trainer Luca Cumani reckons it has lost some standing as a Melbourne Cup guide but the historic Ebor Handicap at York on Saturday will still be a make or break race for numerous contenders for the spring carnival.

2011 Emirates Melbourne Cup weights have been released where last years winner Americain has been assigned the topweight for the event with 58kg.

2011 Emirates Melbourne Cup weights have been released where last years winner Americain has been assigned the topweight for the event with 58kg.

Saturday's Caulfield meeting will have a huge bearing on Caulfield and Melbourne Cups betting with the top seven horses in latest markets nominated for key lead-up races.