Athabascan will not take his place in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup after Racing Victoria vets deemed he had an increased risk of a cardiac episode. All 24 Melbourne Cup final acceptors underwent a ...

Just 20 hours before the barriers are set to fly back at Flemington for the 2024 Melbourne Cup, outsider Athabascan has been scratched from the race, bringing the field down to 23 runners.

“They each independently advised that, due to the nature of the cardiac arrhythmia, Athabascan should undergo further extensive testing before being permitted to race again on the grounds of ...

Sydney stayer Athabascan is on a mission to secure a Melbourne Cup berth in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes after he was agonisingly scratched from the race last year. Athabascan, a $4.40 favourite ...