Miss Mini Mouse, the winner of 13 of her 37 career starts, was runner-up behind her more famous litter sister Betty's Angel in the 2006 cup.

Miss Mini Mouse (pictured) powered to the line to defeat Tonka Baleby by a neck. Only two greyhounds have won the cup after placing second the previous year [Cheltenham Lass in 1966, and Classic Capri 2001], and she faces some tough opposition if she is to achieve that. Paul's wife Diane prepares Talk's Cheap - an impressive winner over group1 Australian Cup winner Pete's Conquest, chasing strongly through the first turn to win.

Darren McDonald has a two-pronged attack in his bid to win a second Melbourne Cup. Recent acquisition All Caution won in slick time, while group 2 shoot-out runner-up Shanlyn Prince was never threatened in his run. McDonald will also prepare both reserves, Bye Bye Bones and Cool Effort.

Dual group 1 winning superstar Slater returned to his brilliant best to win, holding out the fast-finishing Hot To Rumble.

The consistent Tasman Queen was the fastest heat winner of the night, Rob Britton's blue bitch stopping the clock in 29.63 for trainer Rob Britton.

Give Me Five caused one of the upsets of the night by defeating group 2 shoot-out winner Cool Effort by 2.75 lengths, while Jason Thompson will be represented by Uno Joel, who was too good for One Tree Hill, and Betty's Angel. The boxdraw for the 2007 group 1 Schweppes Melbourne Cup was conducted at the Melbourne Cup Ball on Saturday and is available online at www.sandowngreyhounds.com.au