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Fancied Melbourne Cup horse Defiantly ruled out by vets

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Published 31 Oct 2026, 12:18 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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The Melbourne Cup field changes again, with international challenger Defiantly ruled out of the race after failing a vet inspection on Derby Day.

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