Imported stayer Sir Delius has leapt to the top of markets for the Melbourne Cup after disposing of a class field of horses in the Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.

The Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday is a race regarded as one that shapes the future of the Melbourne Spring Carnival.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sir Delius wins Turnbull Stakes.

Sir Delius was dynamic in his victory on Saturday and had his price shortened for the Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington on November 4 to lead the market over Al Riffa while only Via Sistina sits between he and favouritism for the Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on October 25.

Ridden by Craig Williams, Sir Delius ($7) overcame a wide draw and an interrupted passage before scoring a 1-¾ length victory from Antino ($9.50) wit

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