The international countdown to the spring carnival continues this weekend with two races in the UK and two in France likely to play a role in determining more Melbourne visitors.

The international countdown to the spring carnival continues this weekend with two races in the UK and two in France likely to play a role in determining more Melbourne visitors.

The international countdown to the spring carnival continues this weekend with two races in the UK and two in France likely to play a role in determining more Melbourne visitors.

The £200,000 Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes is the Group One highlight on the fifth and final day of Glorious Goodwood this Saturday and has 18 fillies and mares going forward after today's confirmation stage.

Invitations have been issued to 20 overseas horses in the hope of attracting them to the $3 million WS Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in October.