Defending champion ruled out of Melbourne Cup 2025

by | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Defending Melbourne Cup champion Knight’s Choice has been ruled out of this year’s race after being caught in the Macedon Lodge quarantine. The Queensland star, who stunned the field at $91 last spring, is among horses restricted after an unraced stablemate tested positive for the infectious disease strangles. Trainer John… Read More »

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