Trainer Charlie Appleby says Cross Counter has recovered well from his victory in the Melbourne Cup.

The northern hemisphere-bred three-year-old gave Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation its first Cup winner after three previous seconds.

“He ate up last night. His legs are clean. He’s had a little lead out there this morning with a pick of grass and he’s taken it well,” Appleby said.

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