Simone Fisher talks to the trainers of the 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup contenders to provide you the inside word ahead of Friday night’s Group 1 event.

The Inside Word – 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup – MY REDEEMER
Simone Fisher talks to trainer David Geall about My Redeemer’s chances in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.

The Inside Word – 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup – SHE’S GIFTED
Simone Fisher talks to trainer Deborah Coleman about She’s Gifted’s chances in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.

The Inside Word – 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup – DYNA HARPA
Simone Fisher talks to co-trainer Tom Dailly about Dyna Harpa’s chances in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.

The Inside Word – 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup – NOTORIOUS MAC
Simone Fisher talks to trainer Des Douch about Notorious Mac’s chances in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.

The Inside Word – 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup – BLACK OPIUM
Simone Fisher talks to trainer Seona Thompson about Black Opium’s chances in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.

The Inside Word – 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup – POKE THE BEAR
Simone Fisher talks to trainer Seona Thompson about Poke The Bear’s chances in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.

The Inside Word – 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup – DEGANI
Simone Fisher talks to trainer William McMahon about Degani’s chances in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.

The Inside Word – 2018 TAB Melbourne Cup – WEST ON AUGIE
Simone Fisher talks to trainer Robert Britton about West On Augie’s chances in Friday night’s Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park.