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Dangerous Midge lacks bite in vital Cup leadup run

Dangerous Midge lacks bite in vital Cup leadup run

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A Melbourne Cup run by UK stayer Dangerous Midge looks most unlikely after his flop in the Arc Trial 2200m at Newbury UK overnight. The 5YO was btn 20 lengths when 7th of 8 behind Green Destiny. Dangterous Midge is the second top-weighted entry for the Melbourne Cup (57.5kgs), only a half kilo behind Americain.

A Melbourne Cup run by UK stayer Dangerous Midge looks most unlikely after his flop in the Arc Trial 2200m at Newbury UK overnight. The 5YO was btn 20 lengths when 7th of 8 behind Green Destiny. Dangterous Midge is the second top-weighted entry for the Melbourne Cup (57.5kgs), only a half kilo behind Americain.

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