A tendon injury has forced the scratching of German stayer Loft from the Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne Cup hope Loft has been taken for a look at Flemington before the Melbourne Cup.

Torquator Tasso has been retired to stud following his gallant effort in defence of his Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe crown.

Torquator Tasso could be in need of some Frankie Dettori magic if he is to secure back-to-back victories in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Torquator Tasso pleased both trainer Marcel Weiss and jockey Frankie Dettori in a final piece of work before he tries to retain his Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe title.