Caulfield Cup winner Kingswood skips Melbourne Cup after narrow victory
Caulfield Cup winner Kingswood will skip the Melbourne Cup after Saturday's race, while reigning champion Half Yours is also ruled out following injuries from a tragic fall that killed Ohope Wins. Trainer Gavin Bedggood said Kingswood's campaign concludes after winning by half-a-length from Saint George. Co-trainer Tony McEvoy said Half Yours sustained lacerations and cannot.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 23:17 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 23:21 UTC
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