McDonald will pilot Voleuse De Coeurs in the Melbourne Cup. Source: Getty Images
KIWI jockey James McDonald has clinched the prized Melbourne Cup ride on Voleuse De Coeurs.
McDonald was booked after discussions between trainer Mike Moroney and the Irish St Leger winner's new owners.
Moroney travelled to Werribee on Tuesday to watch the mare work and was pleased with the five-year-old's progress.
Moroney said Voleuse De Coeurs "scrambled" when being unloaded at Melbourne Airport on Saturday but had flourished since.
"She'll eat as much as you can give her," he said.
"When we take her out for a pick, she's like a lawnmower - she's got her head down the whole time."
An estimated $1.8 million purchase from Dermot Weld's stable, Voleuse De Coeurs is a $15 chance with TAB.
Frenchman Olivier Doleuze was initially considered for Voleuse De Coeurs before McDonald's appointment was confirmed on Racing Network.
Overshadowed by Breakfast with the Best at Moonee Valley, Europe and British gallopers delivered a timely reminder of awesome firepower at Werribee.
Red Cadeaux, denied two years ago in the tightest Melbourne Cup finish in history, worked stylishly at Werribee on Tuesday only three days after flying in from England.
And, emphasising the seemingly bottomless depth of the international brigade, Ed Dunlop's veteran was joined by Melbourne Cup nemesis (and Caulfield Cup winner) Dunaden and a string of other quality gallopers.
Caulfield Cup runner-up Dandino, Voleuse De Coeurs, Verema, Emirates Stakes hopeful Stipulate and Manikato Stakes second favourite Lucky Nine all worked lightly.
Herbert Power Stakes placegetter Simenon impressed in the drizzle as Forgotten Voice completed his preparations for Wednesday's Geelong Cup.
The nine-year-old needs to win in the hope of earning a weight penalty for the Emirates Melbourne Cup.
With the arrival of Verema and Tres Blues, among others, there will be 12 Cup contenders at Werribee.
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