Breakfast with the stars at WRC

Melbourne Cup favourite Vauban (right) leads stable mate Absurde during the IRT International Breakfast of Stars gallop at Werribee on Thursday November 2. (supplied)

The IRT International Breakfast of Stars was held at TAB Park Werribee, the home of the

International Horse Centre, on Thursday November 2.

The morning consisted of interviews and insights of the horses and Spring Carnival

from guests, such as Joe McGrath, Micheal Ramsden Micheal Kent Jnr, Paul

Bloodworth, Lee Mottershead, Jim McGrath and Dave Casey.

The international superstars had their turn to go through their paces on the track throughout the

morning, which was visible for guests from their seats at breakfast.

This years lineup included Melbourne Cup Favourite Vauban and stable mate Absurde, Japanese

raider, Breakup, Joseph O’Brien trained Valiant King and Okita Soushi, as well as Mick Price and

Michael Kent Jnr trained Lastotchka.

The Melbourne Cup even made a special appearance giving guests a photo opportunity

before the big race.

“Our annual IRT International Breakfast with the Stars was a fantastic morning, bringing together

many racing dignitaries, members, sponsors, and people from the Wyndham community to

recognise and celebrate the stars of the world racing scene,” said Werribee Racing Club General Manager Adam Wilkinson, .

“We are very proud of our contribution to the local economy and look forward to further success in

some of the major races over the Spring Racing Carnival.”