Guineas hope The Holy One faces vet check

Caulfield Guineas contender The Holy One will need to pass a veterinary test on race eve if he is to take his place in the $2 million race.

RV stewards said on Thursday The Holy One had heat in his near fore hoof and would be reassessed by a vet on Friday morning ahead of Saturday’s Group One event.

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The Holy One, trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, won the Group Two Stutt Stakes at The Valley over 1600m at his most recent start and was at $23 on Thursday for Saturday’s Guineas (1600m).

First emergency Exeter has already gained a start after the scratching on Wednesday of Creator, with Guineas Prelude placegetter Groundswell next in line for a berth as second emergency.