Several leading British and Irish Melbourne Cup contenders at risk of scratching

Reports say several top British and Irish Melbourne Cup contenders face possible scratching, with trainer Joseph O'Brien reportedly calm. Saint George is reported out of the race, and a second-favourite horse is reported ruled out.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 16:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 29 Oct, 16:10 UTCPicked up on News
3. 29 Oct, 16:10 UTCRacing Post covers contenders at risk
4. 29 Oct, 16:10 UTCSaint George reported out of Cup

Top sources

• melbourne cup horses veterinary checksGoogle Trends
• Major twist for Jamie Melham as second-favourite horse ruled out of $10m Melbourne CupYahoo News Australia
• Ciaron Maher stayer Saint George out of Melbourne CupGeelong Advertiser