The Melbourne Cup will have field of 23 after Future Score was scratched on race morning.
However, Delphi, the other horse to undergo a vet check on Tuesday, passed his examination and is free to take his place in the field.
While the 22 other horses were passed fit on Monday, Delphi presented with signs of lameness in his left foreleg, while Future Score showed lameness in his right foreleg.
Both needed re-examination in order to race.
The duo underwent veterinary examinations on Tuesday morning before the final scratching time of 7.30, and despite inital reports stating the contrary, Future Score was scratched while Delphi was given the green light to run.
Future Score (Matt Cumani) has been re-examined by veterinarians this morning and will be withdrawn from today’s Lexus Melbourne Cup after again presenting with lameness in his right foreleg.
— Racing Victoria (@RacingVictoria) November 1, 2021
Delphi (Anthony and Sam Freedman) has been re-examined by veterinarians this morning and passed suitable to race in today’s Lexus Melbourne Cup
— Racing Victoria (@RacingVictoria) November 1, 2021
Champion jockey Damien Oliver is booked to ride Delphi, who was the second favourite in the Caulfield Cup last month and is $19 for the race that stops the nation.
Future Score was one of the outsiders of the field for trainer Matt Cumani before his scratching.
Flemington Racecourse will welcome up to 10,000 patrons for the iconic raceday.