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Weld Hangs Fire On Melbourne Bid

A decision on whether Vinnie Roe bids to end his career by running in the Emirates Melbourne Cup is likely to be made at the end of the week.

The seven-year-old was denied a fifth successive victory in the Irish Field St Leger when third to Collier Hill after suffering a slight setback during his preparation for the Curragh Classic.

'He´s come out of his race very well - he´s perfectly sound in every way and we´ll a decision about Melbourne at the end of the week,' said trainer Dermot Weld.

'I feel the little hold up I had two weeks previous with the haematoma, which meant he missed a few bits of work at the time, may just have told in the last 100 yards. That´s my belief.'

Vinnie Roe, runner-up in the Flemington showpiece last November, is set to be retired at the end of the season.

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