The Aidan O'Brien-trained Jan Brueghel will not run in the Melbourne Cup next week following reports that the undefeated three-year-old has failed a veterinary scan taken last Saturday.

Jan Brueghel was joint-favourite for the race and news of his non-participation is a huge blow for Coolmore and Ballydoyle. Aidan O'Brien has twice had horses placed in the Cup but did not have a runner in the race since 2020 following the introduction of new veterinary checks introduced after the death of the O'Brien-trained Anthony Van Dyck in the race that year.