The 2022 Melbourne Cup over 3200 metres at Flemington, worth $8 million, was shaped by the new CT scan checks, which ruled out several horses including the Caulfield Cup winner Durston.
The Caulfield Cup placegetters Gold Trip, Knights Order, Montefilia and Numerian all lined up, along with a strong group of imports led by the Great Voltigeur winner Deauville Legend and Without A Fight. The local staying form came through the Bart Cummings, Geelong Cup and Bendigo Cup, with the Geelong Cup winner Emissary and the Bendigo Cup winner High Emocean both in the field.
