It's a long way from Dannevirke to Melbourne, but Steve Prenter has made the journey in order to watch his horse, Smokin' Romans, compete in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday afternoon.
The horse, one of six New Zealand chances at Flemington, will be ridden by Jamie Kah and is the favourite of the Kiwi hopes.
The six year old gelding has already had some success over in Australia, winning the $1 million Turnbull Stakes last month.
Prenter will be hoping for an even bigger success.
He spoke to Māni Dunlop.
