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Crack Tasmanian stayer Eastender has been scratched from today’s Adelaide Cup after stewards became concerned about treatments given to the horse on race morning.

During a routine stable inspection this morning Thoroughbred Racing SA stewards became concerned with regard to race day treatment practices involving Eastender, winner of the Devonport, Hobart and Launceston Cups at his last three starts.

Following an interview with trainer Barry Campbell, the stewards declared the horse a late scratching at 10.55am under the provisions of Australian Rule of Racing 254.

Stewards will conduct an inquiry at a time to be fixed.