Stinger Glass among six Cup hopes yet to get vet clearance

Six Melbourne Cup hopefuls are yet to pass crucial veterinary inspections ahead of next Tuesday’s race.

According to Racing Victoria, Defiantly, equal first in the order of entry, presented without a right hind shoe and displayed a change in gait. The horse will be re-examined on Saturday morning after being re-shod.

Vauban, 13th in the order of entry, and Litzdeel, 32nd, also displayed changes in gait compared with previous veterinary examinations. Both will undergo further checks on Friday morning.

Enfjaar, 17th in the order of entry, and Wine Dark Sea, 18th, were also flagged for changes in gait and will be re-examined on Saturday morning.

Japanese star Stinger Glass, who has been at the centre of speculation regarding his fitness, ”was not inspected today and will undergo his first mandatory pre-race veterinary examination tomorrow”, according to Racing Victoria.

Cup fancy Saint George failed his scans and will not compete in the Cup, Racing Victoria confirmed on Thursday.

The Euphrates and Kings Valley were not inspected by vets as they have been withdrawn from the race.

The remaining 29 horses have been passed fit to run.