Willie Mullins’ two Melbourne Cup runners Vauban and Absurde have landed in Australia and will be placed in quarantine at Werribee.

Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban gets 55kg for the race at Flemington.

Melbourne Cup favourite passes first ballot clause in Ireland

Top-three finish required for Cup favourite to pass first ballot clause.

Willie Mullins' high-class hurdler made a successful return to the flat when landing the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot in June and will attempt to book his Melbourne Cup ticket in the Ballyroan Stakes at Naas on Monday.