The win of Team Captain in the Macca’s Run has given Matt Cumani something to smile about.

Racing Victoria vets have passed 22 of the 24 runners in the Melbourne Cup with another two needing to be reinspected.

Anthony and Sam Freedman are banking on a firmer track being advantageous for Delphi in the Melbourne Cup.

Spanish Mission has been taken to the Werribee veterinary hospital after failing a second Racing Victoria vets' examination.

A total of 22 of the 25 horses inspected by RV vets have been passed fit to accept in the Melbourne Cup with a further four still to be examined.