One of New Zealand's leading hopes for Melbourne spring cups glory is out of the great races.
Queensland Oaks winner Scarlett Lady was pulled out of the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups after suffering a minor injury.
"It is nothing serious but we decided to put her well-being first because she is so valuable," said co-trainer Graeme Rogerson.
He believes Scarlett Lady suffered slight damage to a bone in her knee when unplaced at Caulfield 12 days ago. "It was a rough race and she got knocked around a bit.
"It isn't anything serious but we have decided to give her three weeks off to get over it.
