CASUAL Conquest, placed in both the Epsom Derby and its Irish equivalent this summer, has been put away for the season.

The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) has granted quarantine approval at the Ballydoyle stables of Aidan O'Brien, according to Racing Victoria's website.

Racing authorities in Australia are adamant the Melbourne Cup will not be affected by what is believed to be an equine influenza outbreak in Sydney.

The Australian Rugby Union have confirmed that the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Britain will not prevent the Lions from making their summer tour Down Under.