Scorpion a Melbourne doubt

Aidan O’Brien was dealt another blow with the news Scorpion could miss the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Tuesday week.

Scorpion a Melbourne doubt
Mon, 29 Oct, 2007 - 10:36

Aidan O’Brien was dealt another blow with the news Scorpion could miss the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Tuesday week.

The three-time Group One winner pulled up lame after a track gallop and is rated a doubtful starter for the world’s richest handicap at Flemington.

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