Recently retired Melbourne Cup winner Americain will stand at the Calumet Farm in Kentucky after the world-famous stud purchased a 50 per cent share in the horse.

Sam Pritchard-Gordon plans to catch up with Gai Waterhouse for a coffee before the Metropolitan, but come Saturday it'll be all business for the Mornington trainer.

Sam Pritchard-Gordon plans to catch up with Gai Waterhouse for a coffee before the Metropolitan, but come Saturday it’ll be all business for the Mornington trainer.

Multiple Group winner Americain will return to France next month where the stayer is to be prepared for a third attempt at Melbourne Cup success before commencing stallion duties.

Roberto's great sire son Dynaformer, sire of Melbourne Cup winner Americain, has died at Three Chimmeys Farm in Kentucky.