The Melbourne Cup will be run with just 23 horses this year, with King Of Leogrance being scratched this morning.
Veterinary Information: King of Leogrance has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup (Flemington Race 7) at 7.38am by the Stewards acting on veterinary advice. The horse was inspected by RV veterinarians upon request of the stable and was found to be lame in its off fore leg.
— RVStewards (@RVStewards) November 2, 2020
BREAKING: King Of Leogrance has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup. Lame in the off foreleg. More to come soon @Racing
— Racing.com (@Racing) November 2, 2020
The race that stops a nation will jump at 3pm AEDST.