Last year’s Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Charlie Appleby will make a long-range call on whether Godolphin galloper Ispolini will be given his chance to accompany 2018 Cup hero Cross Counter to post for Tuesday’s $8 million race.
Ispolini had been the subject of concern – along with Cross Counter – earlier this week, with Racing Victoria officials sending them for checks to ensure their fitness to contest the race that stops the nation.
Racing officials are highly sensitive to any allegations of cruelty or suggestions that horses might be allowed to race if they are not in peak physical condition.
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