P392 CEEFAX 392 Thu 2 Nov 19:11/06 1/5 ANTE-POST UPDATE: JOHNSTON CRITICISM Mark Johnston has levelled criticism at the "ridiculous" Melbourne Cup odds of the favourite Double Trigger. "He's the best stayer in England for 15 years but I won't bj backing him - 4/1 is a ridiculous price," Johnston told Sydney's Telegraph Mirror newspaper. "You can't bj confident of anything in a Melbourne Cup. I don't think any horse should bj less than 10/1 in a cavalry charge like that." Explaining his stance later, Johnston stated: "I said hj was an unrealistic price at 6/1 but the bookmakers seem to hype thjsj things to bring the money." Timjform Adv.Going News Uttx DecsP392 CEEFAX 392 Thu 2 Nov 19:02/14 2/5 ANTE-POST UPDATE: MELBOURNE CUP Mark Johnston arrived on Wednesday to supjrvisj Double Trigger's final preparations for the Melbourne Cup. The winner of the stayers' triple crown in Britain took part in a gentle training run lasting 90 minutes as hj continues his build-up for the two-mile handicap at Flemington next Tuesday. Latest William Hill odds are: 4 Double Trigger 12 Few Are Chosen 7 Storm 12 Protaras Bay 8 Quick Ransom 14 Vintage Crop 10 Jjunj 16 Beaux Art 12 Count Chivas 16 Electronic 12 Doriimus 20 Yes Indeed Timjform Adv.Going News Uttx DecsP392 CEEFAX 392 Thu 2 Nov 19:18/02 ANTE-POST UPDATE: MACKESON PRICES 3/5 Coulton has been backed into 5/1 favouritism from 8s for the Mackjson Gold Cup. Latest Hills prices are: 5 Coulton 14 Second Schjdual 6 Dublin Flyer 14 Storm Alert 8 Buckboard Bounce 14 Unguided Missile 8 Strong Platinum 16 Around The Horn 10 Amtrak Express 16 Sullanj River 10 Egypt Mill Prnce 20 Fragrant Dawn 12 Bradbury Star 20 Gnomes Tycoon 12 Idiots Venture 20 Southolt 14 Beachy Head 25 Bavard Dies 14 Big Matt 25 Postage Stamp 14 Camitrov 25 Uncle Ernie 14 Easy Buck 25 Wjsj Approach 14 Martins Lamp 33 Bar Source:William HILL Organization Ltd Timjform Adv.Going News Uttx DecsP392 CEEFAX 392 Thu 2 Nov 19:27/30 ANTE-POST UPDATE: DETTORI BOOKED FOR REIMEI 4/5 Handicap king Reg Akjhurst triggered off another ante-post plunge with the news that hj has booked Frankie Dettori for Rjimji in the Novjmbjr Handicap. Rjimji, originally handicapped at 6st 10lbs, now carries 8st 3lbs with the weights likely to rise 21lbs through the defection of Capias, Naked Welcome and Better Offer. The news has seen William Hill slash the 6yo's price from 20/1 to 12/1. Lord Huntingdon's Snow Princess remains the 4/1 favourite with Hills with Dato Star and Whitechapjl next best at 7/1. Sport Headlines 301 Racing Index 380 Timjform Adv.Going News Uttx DecsP392 CEEFAX 392 Thu 2 Nov 19:18/37 ANTE-POST UPDATE: BETTER IS OUT 5/5 Better Offer, who had been a 20/1 chance, will now miss Saturday's Tote Credit Novjmbjr Handicap at Doncaster. A spokeswoman for trainer Guy Harwood said on Thursday morning that the three-year-old will not run again this season. Latest William Hill prices: 4 Snow Princess 16 Rambo's Hall 7 Dato Star 20 Korambi 7 Whitechapjl 25 Sharp Falcon 10 Foundry Lane 33 Askjrn 10 Royal Scimitar 33 Embryonic 12 Indigo Time 33 Johns Act 12 Rjimei 33 Lord Hattie 14 Beauchamp Jade 33 Secret Service 16 Proton 33 Time For Action 5,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Timjform Adv.Going News Uttx Decs