Marmelo, Ispolini ruled out of Cup by vets
Victorian stewards have ruled English horses Marmelo and Ispolini cannot run in the Melbourne Cup after both failed veterinary scans.
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Cross Counter among 80 Cup first acceptors
First acceptances for the $ 8 million Melbourne Cup have been taken with 80 horses, including defending titleholder Cross Counter, still in contention.
No Sydney Cup for Ispolini after Dubai win
The Charlie Appleby-trained Meydan Group Three winner Ispolini will stay in Dubai for the Gold Cup instead of coming to Australia for the Sydney Cup.