Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has run second in a barrier trial at Cranbourne as he prepares for his return.

Ridden by Cup-winning jockey Craig Williams, Vow And Declare worked home well behind the David Brideoake-trained Shepard at the end of Tuesday’s 1190m-heat.

Trainer Danny O’Brien will decide between options in Melbourne and Sydney for the stayer’s race return.

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