Half Yours faces topweight challenge in Caulfield Cup defense

The training partnership of Tony and Calvin McEvoy is preparing the horse Half Yours for a bid to win consecutive Caulfield Cups. After winning last year’s race with a low weight, the horse will carry the topweight of 57.5kg in the 150th running of the 2400m handicap.

Calvin McEvoy expressed confidence in the horse’s ability to handle the increased weight, noting that historical data shows topweights can succeed in the event. While Half Yours has not won in six starts since his Melbourne Cup victory last year, his trainers believe his recent performance in the Turnbull Stakes served as effective preparation for Saturday’s race.

Mark Zahra will replace Jamie Melham as the jockey for this attempt to secure back-to-back titles.