2 weeks Ago By Cameron Noakes
Superstar jockey Jamie Kah’s Melbourne Cup ride Point King is a shock withdrawal from ‘the race that stops nation’ . Racing Victoria Stewards revealed the news on Saturday (Cox Plate Day), after connections confirmed that Point King would “not be a third acceptor for the Melbourne Cup” on November 5. Watch Cox Plate day live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport this Saturday Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Kah will now need to find another ride for the 3200m Group 1 handicap at Flemington.
It also means owner Lloyd Williams is without horse for the race and won’t be securing a record eighth Cup victory. Point King is trained by Anthony and Sam Freedman and was considered a top chance for the Cup, and was going to be carrying a light weight (50.5kg).
The Archer Stakes winner (a Group 3 race at Flemington) also finished second in the Bart Cummings (2500m) at the start of October. Williams and James Packer also co-own Point King..
