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Trainer Michael Bell is confident Big Orange will run a massive race in Tuesdays Melbourne Cup after faring well in the all-important barrier draw. The dual Goodwood Cup hero finished fifth in the Flemington showpiece last year from stall 23 and the Newmarket handler admitted to being thrilled after receiving a far more favourable starting berth this time around in stall seven.He said: Were absolutely delighted. Its obviously a much better position than last year and we think the horse is in better shape than he was 12 months ago.Its got to be a positive weve drawn a low number when you consider how well he ran from a wide draw last year and were very much looking forward to the race.We just need the rain stay away - the track is riding quick today which would have suited him - and Im sure hell run a massive race.There were mixed results for British and Irish challengers overall.Charlie Applebys Oceanographer, who confirmed his place in the 24-strong field with a last-gasp victory in the Lexus Stakes earlier in the day, will break from stall 11, with Geelong Cup-winning stable companion Qewy in stall 15.A formidable Godolphin squad also includes the Saeed bin Suroor-trained pair of Beautiful Romance (stall one) and Secret Number (stall 10) and John OSheas ante-post favourite Hartnell (stall 12).Aidan OBriens Bondi Beach fared best of the Irish contingent, with connections drawing stall five.However, Tony Martins Ebor winner Heartbreak City and the Willie Mullins-trained Irish St Leger hero Wicklow Brave are widest of all in stalls 23 and 24 respectively.Mullins said: Its not the stall youd pick, but what can you do?He did it in the County Hurdle, coming widest of all and winning well, so Im hoping lightning can strike twice.Its not ideal, but the horse is in great shape and were focusing on the positives.Ciaron Mahers Caulfield Cup heroine Jameka appears well positioned in stall three.Sky Bet are paying six places on each-way bets in the Emirates Melbourne Cup Also See: Live results service Full racecards Get Sky Sports ￡10 completely free bet! Marvin Bagley Jersey . A statement from the worlds top-ranked player says all checks "were satisfactory and showed positive evolution" regarding the injury, which contributed to his loss to Stanislas Wawrinka in the final in Melbourne. Mike Bibby Jersey . Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury. https://www.kingslockerroom.com/Caleb-Swanigan-City-Edition-Jersey/ .Y. -- Leading 3-0 with only 11:25 left, the Colorado Avalanche committed a seemingly meaningless penalty to give the New York Islanders a power play. DeAaron Fox Kings Jersey . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium. Marvin Bagley Kings Jersey . The head of USA Boxing came out swinging Tuesday with an open letter to Tyson -- a former Olympic hopeful himself -- that accuses the former heavyweight champion of trying to poach fighters who might be candidates for the U. Greeny and Golic welcome ESPN NFL analyst Herm Edwards (6:30 a.m. ET), ESPN CFB analysts Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard (7:30), ESPN MLB Insider Jayson Stark (8:30) and His & Hers Jemele Hill (9:00) to the show on Thursday.Get in touch with Mike & Mike by emailing (mikeandmike@espnradio..dddddddddddd.com) or tweeting (@MikeAndMike) the guys -- we will be with you from 6-10 a.m. ET. Follow all of the action on ESPN2, ESPN Radio and ESPNRadio.com. ' ' '