Interpretation will begin his preparation for a third Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) start with a fresh run in a 1620-metre event at Flemington on Saturday.
Unlike his 2022 Melbourne Cup effort where he failed to finish, Interpretation delivered an impressive sixth-place finish in last year’s Melbourne Cup, making a strong move from near last on the home turn.
Hopes are high that he can surpass that performance this November.
“He ran enormous in the Cup last year,” Ciaron Maher’s assistant trainer Jack Turnbull told Racing.com.
“We gelded him last prep and he’s much more honest.
“We’ve taken our time with him and let him get over it.
“He’s had a long, slow build-up and it’s always been our plan to do this.
“The Melbourne Cup is not easy to run in and to get to, so he’s had plenty of time to prep up for the spring.
“He’s had three jump-outs and he’s been primarily placed at Ballarat, but he looks fantastic and is ready to kick-off.”
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