German winner firms

BEST Solution has confirmed a trip to Australia for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with victory in Germany’s most prestigious race, the Grosser Preis Von Baden at BadenBaden.

Having struck at the top level at Hoppegarten last month, the Godolphin-owned four-year-old produced another big performance to give trainer Saeed bin Suroor a third win in the 2400m showpiece yesterday.

Bookmakers cut best Solution to 16-1 for the Caulfield Cup and 25-1 for the Melbourne Cup. The horse will enter quarantine shortly.