Mudgee trainer David Smith's horse Lockdown Gamble won the Wellington Cup, qualifying for the Melbourne Cup Day race.

Mudgee trainer David Smith's horse, Lockdown Gamble, won the Wellington Cup, despite a protest from second-place finisher Danish Prince. The Keirle's Pharmacy Wellington Showcase Cup victory secured $48,000 and qualification for both horses in the Melbourne Cup Day race at Randwick. This marks a strong start to 2024 for Lockdown Gamble, which was disqualified in 2023 due to a positive substance test.