Globe ruled out of Cox Plate

[Wandering Eyes]

Group 1-winner Globe (NZ) (Charm Spirit) has been ruled out of Saturday’s Cox Plate.

Racing Victoria stewards confirmed on Thursday morning that the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper had been withdrawn on vet’s advice.

“The horse was found to be lame in its off fore upon inspection by RV veterinarians this morning,” RV stewards tweeted.

Speaking on SEN’s Giddy Up with Gareth Hall, Price backed the decision of RV’s vets.

“I know the horse. We weren’t happy Saturday morning. We have done everything to get him through,” Price said.

“That horse, definitely, was not right. He was not right for two reasons. One on the trot up. I know RV vets have called it, but there was absolutely no disagreement from myself.

“That horse was not 100 per cent. Whilst it is disappointing for the owners .. the other side of that, you could multiply that disappointment by about 50 if you were to run that horse, see him go no good in the Cox Plate and exasperate a small injury.

“It’s the correct decision. I was glad the decision was made. Absolutely the horse should not run.”

Price said Globe had shown signs of cardiac arrythmia as well. 

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