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In a bold and dynamic move tonight's all-important Melbourne Cup barrier will be held in the outdoor parading enclosure at Flemington.
It is the first time the Victoria Racing Club has used the area which is adjacent to the new club and has been extended during the $ 180 million grandstand redevelopment.
The official Melbourne Cup draw – at 6.30pm (EDT) – is an important aspect of the famous race, and the decision to hold it in the mounting yard is sure to add to the occasion.
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Meanwhile, Red Verdon 's Melbourne Cup will continue to be accepted.
The raider pbaded a test after exercising early at Werribee today. He then did another piece of work, prompting him to re-examine the horse's nearside foreleg hoof.
The result of the second examination has yet to be relayed to stewards. If pbaded, Ed Dunlop's contender will be among the 24 acceptors at final declarations at 4.30 pm today – an hour after a decision is made on his suitability to accept for the Cup.
Damien Oliver on Thursday morning.
Traveling foreman Robin Trevor-Jones, RVs and vets.
The horse has been treated with hot and cold poultices to relieve the issue.
Godolphin 's Prize Money, last year' s Cup fifth Nakeeta and Lord Fandango are also the subject of veterinary scrutiny.
The VRC added 10m to the enclosure when it was lengthened and widened to better accommodate all 24 runners – and their connections – in the Melbourne Cup.
How the marbles roll for owners and connections always adds excitement to the world.
Last year's winner, the Lloyd Williams-owned Rekindling, jumped from the barrier 4 – considered an excellent gate.
Some owners and trainers will say that you want to be too close to the prince of Penzance 2015, jumped from barrier one.
Then there's always the dreaded barrier 18, from which there has never been a winner in the 158-year history of the Cup.
Final acceptances for the Cup are taken at 4.30pm, with the field announced before the barrier draw
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