British horse out of Cup

Changingoftheguard trainer David Hayes. Photo / Getty Images

Angry trainer David Hayes has slammed vets who ordered Changingoftheguard out of the Melbourne Cup.

Racing Victoria's chief vet Paul O'Callaghan inspected the European import yesterday and was not happy with his action.

After another examination this morning, O'Callaghan and two other vets said he couldn't run in the Cup.

Hayes denies the horse is lame.

Changingoftheguard's Cup lead-up was interrupted by a foot abscess two weeks ago but he recovered and worked well on Sunday.

His withdrawal leaves triple Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Glen Boss without a ride.

The Bart Cummings-trained Viewed remains race favourite ahead of Alcopop.

- AAP