Scorpion a Melbourne doubt

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

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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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: MelbournePlace: FlemingtonPlace: Sandown RacecoursePlace: Los AngelesPlace: AustraliaPerson: ScorpionPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: MahlerPerson: MontjeuPerson: James BesterPerson: John MagnierPerson: Tom MagnierPerson: BesterPerson: AidanPerson: O’BrienPerson: George WashingtonEvent: Emirates Melbourne CupEvent: 2005 St LegerEvent: Coronation CupEvent: Melbourne CupEvent: Breeders’ CupEvent: 5million ClassicOrganisation: CoolmoreOrganisation: Daily Telegraph
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