Melbourne Cup jockey to miss race

International star jockey Joao Moreira is been stood down for the remainder of the meeting including today’s Melbourne Cup after a fall in Race 4 on the Flemington card.

Joao Moreira was booked to ride International galloper Thomas Hobson who is a $20 chance in Melbourne Cup markets.

Lightweight jockey Ben Allen has picked up the ride on Thomas Hobson.

The horse who fell Regal Monarch will be transported to Werribee Vet Hospital to be inspected with the extent of the injuries currently unknown.

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Club doctor has stood Joao Moreira down from riding for the rest of the day after falling in R4 @FlemingtonVRC New rider 4 Thomas Hobson.

— Sky Sports Radio (@SkySportsRadio1) November 7, 2017