The connections of Geelong Cup winner Onesmoothoperator breathed a sigh relief on Saturday morning after vets cleared their horse to run in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
The UK gelding was reported to have a cut to its right hind heel bulb on Friday and had to have a follow-up examination after being re-shod.
Racing Victoria stewards announced in the lead up to Derby Day at Flemington that Onesmoothoperator had been “passed suitable to accept”.
The Brian Ellison-trained runner is one of the favourites for the Cup after his comprehensive Geelong victory.
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