Cavalryman has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup due to a leg problem, meaning the field has been reduced to 22 for the $6.2 million race.
Scratched: Cavalryman. Photo: Pat Scala/Getty Images
The scratching comes after the powerful Godolphin outfit sought veterinary advicefrom Melbourne and overseas on Monday night in relation to swelling in the leg of Cavalryman.
Those supervising the stayer had contacted Racing Victoria stewards during the evening to assure them the best veterinary advice was being sought.
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The scratching means Willing Foe is now Godolphin's only horse in the race.
The Cup was reduced to a field of 23 on Monday after Sea Moon was withdrawn due to a high temperature.
But owner Lloyd Williams' bid for a fifth Melbourne Cup was still alive though as he had third favourite and Cox Plate runner-up Fawkner in the race.