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Russian fine after betting drift sparks fitness fears

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Russian fine after betting drift sparks fitness fears

Russian Camelot has been on the wrong side of the betting exchanges. Trainer Danny O'Brien says the SA Derby winner has thrived since his Cox Plate third behind Sir Dragonet and Armory.

Russian Camelot drifted from $11 to $13 with TAB. There were no reports of injuries or illness on the import. Vets declared Oceanex and Warning fit to run in the Melbourne Cup. Nickajack Cave and Chapada failed their tests. The winner of the Lexus Hotham Stakes at Flemington on Saturday will get a ballot exemption into the Cup, while Brimham Rocks is the only other contender without a nomination.

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