The Mike Moroney-trained Alenquer was inspected this morning as part of the mandatory pre-race veterinary inspections for the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
The horse continued to show signs of soreness in the near fore foot as a result of the stone bruise which was reported yesterday.
Alenquer will be re-examined by RV veterinarians tomorrow morning prior to final scratching time (7:30am) to determine its suitability to race.
A further update will be provided on all other Melbourne Cup runners this afternoon once the second pre-race veterinary inspections are completed.