A tweet from a Dubai TV reporter has confirmed that Caulfield Cup runner up Scottish will not line-up in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup field.

Godolphin’s Chief Executive and Racing Manager John Ferguson has told DubaiRacing presenter Laura King that their galloper Scottish will bypass the 2016 Melbourne Cup to run in Saturday weeks Emirates Stakes.

The decision was made easier when it was announced that Cox Plate winner Winx will be sent for a spell after earlier speculation that she may run in the Emirates was squashed.

Scottish who ran a very gallant second in the Caulfield Cup just over a week ago was guaranteed a start in the race and was a $17 chance in Melbourne Cup betting.

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John Ferguson also says Hartnell “has done everything right & deserves to be favourite” and Hauraki and Scottish wait for Emirates Stakes.

— Laura King (@LauraKingDXB) October 25, 2016

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