Jan Brueghel out of Melbourne Cup

The Aidan O'Brien-trained 'Jan Brueghel' has been ruled out of next Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.

The three-year-old failed a pre-race veterinary check.

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Thursday's meeting at Thurles has been cancelled due to 'insufficient rain'.

Horse Racing Ireland say the 'unseasonably dry weather' has left the track unsuitable for National Hunt racing.