article_snippet: And if they don't salute, waiting in the wings to claim the title of world's best is another star, Chautauqua, who will carry 55.5kg.
article_snippet: The impressive grey has not yet won a Group 1 in 11 starts, but has saluted twice in Group 2 events.
article_snippet: Trained by the Hawkes triumvirate, the four-year-old was beaten less than a neck by Terravista and finished ahead of Lankan Rupee in the Darley Classic. '
article_snippet: But Protectionist, the reigning Melbourne Cup champ will need to overcome favourite Happy Trails, among others, to make history at Flemington on Super Saturday .
article_snippet: And there's no knock on the Chris Waller
article_snippet: The Kris Lees-trained Protectionist has drawn barrier three as The Kris Lees-trained Protectionist looks to emulate the deeds of 2013 Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente, by claiming the $1 million Australian Cup Australian Cup in The Kris Lees-trained Protectionist following preparation.
article_snippet: The nine-year-old, who has a remarkable record in the race that stops a nation, is yet to win in Australia in four attempts.
article_snippet: Hartnell was expected to take on Protectionist in the Australian Cup but has been reserved for an easier mission in the Group 3 Sky High Stakes in Sydney.