<h2>Half Yours Eyes Melbourne and Caulfield Cup Double – Trifecta Summary:</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>- &nbsp; Half Yours trainer Calvin McEvoy weighing up Melbourne Cup tilt after Caulfield Cup triumph</p> <p>- &nbsp; Melbourne Cup favourite could attempt rare cups double with only 12 horses achieving feat previously</p> <p>- &nbsp; Decision expected within six days as connections consider once-in-a-lifetime opportunity</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Melbourne Cup Decision Looms for Half Yours</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The emphatic Caulfield Cup victory has thrust Half Yours into Melbourne Cup contention, with the gelding now installed as the favourite for Australian racing's most prestigious event.&nbsp;</p> <p>McEvoy, who trains in partnership with father Tony, acknowledged the magnitude of the opportunity facing connections.</p> <p>"These are once in a lifetime opportunities, to find a horse like this," McEvoy said following Half Yours' recovery swim at Altona on Sunday. "The horse will come first, if he looks for whatever reason like he's had enough for the preparation, there'll be no issue going to the paddock."</p> <p>The trainer indicated a decision would be made within the coming week, emphasising that Half Yours' welfare remains the priority despite the tantalising prospect of attempting the prestigious cups double.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Rare Air: The Challenge of the Cups Double</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Half Yours faces a daunting historical challenge should connections opt for the Melbourne Cup.</p> <p>Only 12 horses have successfully completed the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double in 103 attempts, with Without A Fight achieving the feat as recently as 2023.</p> <p>McEvoy admitted the Caulfield Cup had "always been the grand final" but recognised the unique position his stable now finds itself in. "It's rare air, this was always the grand final, the Caulfield Cup was always the grand final," he reflected.</p> <p>The trainer highlighted the privilege of approaching the Melbourne Cup with genuine winning prospects, noting many experienced trainers never receive such opportunities throughout their careers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Family Triumph and Racing Legacy</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The potential Melbourne Cup bid carries additional significance for the McEvoy training partnership.</p> <p>Tony McEvoy experienced near-miss heartbreak when Fields Of Omagh finished runner-up in the 2002 Caulfield Cup behind Northerly, making Saturday's triumph particularly meaningful.</p> <p>"For us to do it together, he's been training for a long time, he ran second in the Caulfield Cup about 20 years ago, it was a little bit of redemption for him," Calvin explained.</p> <p>Half Yours represents a remarkable success story, having been bred by the late Colin McKenna and purchased for $305,000 at a special Inglis Digital auction last year. The horse's connections include McKenna's widow Janice, who was among the first to congratulate McEvoy following Saturday's victory.</p> <p>The rising star's immediate condition appears promising, with McEvoy reporting Half Yours "looks great this morning, he's bright and well, ate up" during Sunday's assessment.</p> <p>The trainer's cautious optimism suggests genuine consideration for the Melbourne Cup challenge, though the final decision will prioritise the horse's wellbeing above all commercial considerations.</p> <p>With Melbourne Cup markets already reflecting serious expectation around Half Yours' participation, racing enthusiasts await what could be another chapter in one of the spring carnival's most compelling stories.</p> <p>The coming days will determine whether this Caulfield Cup hero attempts to join elite company in pursuing racing's ultimate double.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Melbourne Cup 2025 Odds</h2>