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‘I don’t feel that’s good enough’: International manager hits out Melbourne Cup technology

Joseph O’Brien’s racing manager Kevin Blake has called for emergencies to become part of the Melbourne Cup after stewards scratched Defiantly on Saturday due to concerns about his gait.

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What happened Joseph O’Brien’s racing manager Kevin Blake has called for emergencies to become part of the Melbourne Cup after stewards scratched Defiantly on Saturday due to concerns about his gait.
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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Nov 1, 1:33 AM

‘I don’t feel that’s good enough’: International manager hits out Melbourne Cup technology

Joseph O’Brien’s racing manager Kevin Blake has called for emergencies to become part of the Melbourne Cup after stewards scratched Defiantly on Saturday due to concerns about his gait.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Nov 1, 1:33 AM

‘I don’t feel that’s good enough’: International manager hits out Melbourne Cup technology

Joseph O’Brien’s racing manager Kevin Blake has called for emergencies to become part of the Melbourne Cup after stewards scratched Defiantly on Saturday due to concerns about his gait.

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Nov 1, 1:33 AM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.

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