Raider Magic Wand Scratched From Cox Plate

First emergency Buckhurst has been elevated into the field for the Cox Plate following the withdrawal of international Magic Wand.

is out of the $5 million while her Aidan O’Brien-trained stablemate has been passed fit to start.

The 2019 winner was scratched on Friday after failing to recover from a lameness issue affecting her off fore leg.

Armory had also been under an injury cloud but after undergoing a veterinary inspection, he was cleared to take his place in the elite field.

The withdrawal of Magic Wand has paved the way for , prepared by O’Brien’s son Joseph, to gain a start.

The horse was controversially made an emergency when field was declared on but has earned a belated call-up with to ride.

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