The popular Australian trainer Gai Waterhouse, who prepared last year's winner Fiorente, has withdrawn The Offer from next week's Melbourne Cup to leave her without a runner in the Australasia's biggest race.
Gai Waterhouse trainer of last year's Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente will be without a starter in this year's race. Photo: Photosport
The Offer was installed as an early favourite for the two-mile race which takes place at Flemington Racecourse next Tuesday.
The stayer ran 11th at the Caulfield Cup behind current Melbourne Cup favourite Admire Rakti earlier this month.
The withdrawal of The Offer means Unchained Heart moves up into the final position in the 24-strong field, although it could still be bumped depending on the result of Saturday's Lexus Stakes at Flemington.
