GazetteNewsSport Allen’s ultimate pick-up ride 07/11/2017 FacebookTwitterEmail Cranbourne-based apprentice Ben Allen has picked up a late ride in today's Melbourne Cup. 167721 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS By David Nagel The chances of a local jockey winning this afternoon’s $6 million Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m) have improved […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password