Williams has faith in Vow And Declare

MELBOURNE: Jockey Craig Williams is confident Australian-bred and trained Vow And Declare has the right credentials to fight off a strong international contingent in the Melbourne Cup.
The Cup is the missing link in Williams quest for the ‘Grand Slam’ consisting of today’s race, the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate and Golden Slipper.
Williams was close to winning the three major Melbourne races in 2011 after claiming the Caulfield Cup on Dunaden and Cox Plate on Pinker Pinker.
He failed in his bid to have a suspension overturned with the winning ride on Dunaden going to Japanese-based Frenchman Christophe Lemaire.
“I wouldn’t say he’s my best chance,” Williams said.
“But he’s a great chance and I’m looking forward to it.” – AAP