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Cumani laments fortune as favourite Mizzou misses race
Mizzou (centre) had been favourite for the Doncaster Cup before being declared a non-runnerCredit: Mark Cranham
The complexion of today's Doncaster Cup was altered last night when favourite Mizzou was declared a non-runner due to an abscess.
Off the track since finding only Order Of St George too good in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in June, Mizzou had been around 9-4 to add to his Sagaro Stakes victory in Friday's Group 2 contest.
Trainer Luca Cumani is now searching for other options after the son of Galileo was ruled out of the race.
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