Chad Schofield with his Dad Glyn
Jockeys Glyn and Chad Schofield will create a piece of Melbourne Cup history at Flemington on Tuesday even if neither rider wins the race.
The Schofields will become the first father and son to ride in the same Melbourne Cup since George and Gary Moore almost half a century ago.
Glyn Schofield will ride French stayer Au Revoir and Chad has picked up the mount on Mr O’Ceirin.
The Schofields only secured their Cup rides late on Saturday’s Derby Day meeting at Flemington.
“Riding in the Melbourne Cup is fantastic, but having Chad ride in the race is great,” Glyn Schofield said.
“We’re next to each other in the race card as well. It will make it a special day.
“They tell me we are creating a bit of Cup history which is nice.’’
Au Revoir is the first Melbourne Cup runner for celebrated French trainer, Andre Fabre.
“I feel privileged to be riding for Andre Fabre, he has a deserved reputation as one of the world’s best trainers,’’ Schofield said.
“I haven’t had the chance to speak to him yet but I has spoken to Terry Henderson and the OTI boys about the horse.
“I had the opportunity to ride Au Revoir at trackwork at Werribee last Friday so I’ve had a sit on the horse.’’
The last time father and son rode in the same Melbourne Cup was in 1968.
George Moore, one of the all-time greats of Australian racing, rode Sandy’s Hope into 13th place while his son Gary, riding Precedent, came in 22nd.
The race was won by Rain Lover, who streaked home eight lengths clear of his rivals.
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