Max Dynamite finishing 2nd in 2015 Melbourne Cup© Photo Healy Racing
Willie Mullins reports Melbourne Cup contenders Thomas Hobson and Max Dynamite in top trim ahead of the big race at Flemington on November 7.
The County Carlow handler has recruited Joau Moreira to ride the former, but he is still on the lookout for a jockey for 2015 Melbourne Cup runner-up Max Dynamite.
Mullins said: "Both travelled very well and lost very little weight, which is a great sign.
"Thomas is in good shape, fit and raring to go.
"So is Max although he will probably need a little more work.
"We'll see how that goes before thinking about a jockey for him."
Stablemate Riven Light had also been part of Mullins' Australian team, but his journey was cut short after he fractured an off-fore joint during the Caulfield Stakes last weekend.
His trainer is, however, optimistic the Rich Ricci-owned five-year-old will make a full recovery.
Mullins said: " He's had two screws put in and the prognosis is good.
"It will take time but he should be back next season."
