A key runner has been scratched from Saturday’s Group 1 JJ Atkins Stakes at Doomben after excess mucus in his airways was detected.
NZ colt Qiji Phoenix who was an $11 chance with Sportsbet has been officially scratched from the field in which fellow kiwi Melody Belle dominates betting.
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Qiji Phoenix has just been officially scratched from JJ Atkins. Excess mucus in airways. No chances taken with very promising youngster.
— Sky Sports Radio (@SkySportsRadio1) June 9, 2017























