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Forty two horses left in Melbourne Cup
Protectionist winning last year's Melbourne Cup. (AAP)
There are 42 horses left vying for spots in the 24-horse field for the Melbourne Cup after the latest round of acceptances.
The notable withdrawals on Monday were Rising Romance, Hauraki, Set Square, Gallante, Magicool and last year's winner Protectionist while 11 internationally-trained horses remain in the mix.
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Moonee Valley Cup winner The United States, who received a 2.5kg penalty for his victory, sits at No.26 in the order of entry while Geelong Cup winner Almoonqith is safely in the field at No.22.