Trainer left baffled as racing stewards scratch Melbourne Cup hopeful from Tuesday's big race due to a heart issue

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Trainer left baffled as racing stewards scratch Melbourne Cup hopeful from Tuesday's big race due to a heart issue

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Athabascan has been forced to withdraw from Tuesday's Melbourne Cup after veterinary professionals advised the horse should not run. The decision has been contested by the five-year-old's owners OTI Racing with his trainer John O'Shea admitting his bewilderment at the decision. The horse underwent a final vet inspection on Monday but was found to have a cardiac arrhythmia, according to Channel Seven. It means that only 23 horses will participate in this week's showcase event at Flemington, with Athabascan being backed at $61 outsider to win the race.
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