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Surgery to Melbourne Cup ride in 48 Hours? Harry Coffey’s remarkable recovery bid
- Jockey Harry Coffey has been cleared to ride Shockletz in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup after successfully undergoing surgery to repair a fractured collarbone, with Racing Victoria's chief medical officer Dr. Ben Barresi declaring him fit on Monday.
- The injury occurred during Saturday's Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington when Coffey's mount Pondalowie clipped heels and fell, forcing transport to Royal Melbourne Hospital for emergency scans.
- Following the withdrawal of pacemaker Defiantly due to a failed veterinary inspection on Saturday, barrier draws for the $10.2 million feature saw Point Of Law secure barrier nine and trainer Ciaron Maher's Shockletz draw gate 17.
- Fellow jockeys and trainers lauded Coffey's determination, with James McDonald noting, " is tougher than most of us," as the race shapes as a showdown between master trainers Joseph O'Brien and Maher, who collectively saddle half the 24-horse field.
- O'Brien's Trustyourinstinct has emerged as the $7.50 favorite ahead of Tuesday's 3200m race, while Shockletz enters as a $10 chance seeking to build on her Archer Stakes victory in September.
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