Stable staff have started at 4am for more than a century. Some, including the former Melbourne Racing Club boss, say it is time for change.

Master trainer Chris Waller has his eye on a seventh Coolmore Stud Stakes and a monster pay-off for connections.

The Melbourne Cup field won’t be finalised until Saturday. But the search for winner has already started, as the field takes shape.

The Melbourne Cup field won’t be finalised until Saturday. But the search for winner has already started, as the field takes shape.