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One in, one out of Melbourne Cup 2026 field

A one-kilogram penalty for in form stayer So You Are after his win in the Bendigo Cup is enough to secure the Bjorn Baker-trained galloper a start in the Melbourne Cup. So You Are is now number 24 in the…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 3:58 AM
One in, one out of Melbourne Cup 2026 field
Key Things to Know
  • So You Are entered the Melbourne Cup field as Saint George was ruled out due to injury risks.
  • A one-kilogram penalty for winning the Bendigo Cup lifted the Bjorn Baker-trained So You Are to 24th.
  • Saint George was withdrawn following CT and PET scans that showed heightened injury risk.
The Story in 60 Seconds

So You Are has secured a place in the Melbourne Cup field, while Saint George has been withdrawn. The Bjorn Baker-trained stayer moved up to 24th in the Order of Entry after receiving a one-kilogram penalty for winning the Bendigo Cup, combined with the withdrawal of Saint George on Thursday morning.

Saint George, trained by Ciaron Maher and the recent Caulfield Cup runner-up, was ruled out of both the Melbourne Cup and the rest of the Spring Carnival after CT and PET scans revealed a heightened risk of injury. So You Are will carry 54kg at Flemington on Tuesday.

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