The Melbourne Cup is generating excitement with the arrival of European superstar Vauban, who has never raced in Australia before. Trainers and rival connections are impressed by the Willie Mullins-trained gelding, with one prominent owner calling him "as good a thing as I’ve seen in the Melbourne Cup." Vauban's trackwork runs have created a buzz, and top Australian trainer Ciaron Maher believes the horse will make his presence felt in the race. Mullins himself believes Vauban is the best chance he has ever had in the Melbourne Cup. However, not everyone is convinced, with one expert suggesting Vauban's price is too low.

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