Harry Coffey bids for Melbourne Cup ride after suspected collarbone break
Injured jockey Harry Coffey awaits clearance to ride Shockletz in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup after a fall and procedure.
Harry Coffey hit the ground hard in Saturday's second-last race at Flemington, clipped a heel and was catapulted into the air. Harry Coffey walked back to the mounting yard cradling his arm, then went to hospital.
Doctors suspect a broken collarbone. On Sunday he had a small procedure and now waits for his doctor to clear him to ride.
Coffey is booked on Ciaron Maher's lightweight chance Shockletz in the 3200-metre staying test. His manager Dean Hawkes said on Sunday: "He has not been ruled in, he has not been ruled out."
Maher said they would "give Harry every opportunity" but jockey Michael Dee has put his hand up as backup.
- Shockletz
- Horse
- 3200 metres
- Race distance
- $10.2 million
- Prize money
- 31 years old, father of two
- Jockey age
Why it mattersCoffey is a proven winning rider, and his participation decides Maher's Cup tactics and betting odds for the third favourite.
AustraliaMelbourne Cup is Tuesday in Victoria. This is live drama for Cup followers and local racing stakes.
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