Full field and barrier draw for 2018 Melbourne Cup

Japanese horse Sole Impact has missed a start in the Melbourne Cup after his failure in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington.

A full field of 24 has been declared for Tuesday's Cup (3200m) with Sydney Cup runner-up Zacada and Scottish stayer Nakeeta claiming the final two places.

The only three-year-old possible runner, Thinkin' Big, missed out when he was unplaced in the Victoria Derby while English horse A Prince Of Arran assured his place with his Lexus victory.

Red Verdon was taken out of the race by trainer Ed Dunlop after undergoing several veterinary tests since Thursday when he was found to have a bruised heel.

Damien Oliver had been going to ride Red Verdon but was snapped up by trainer Darren Weir for Red Cardinal when the former was withdrawn.

Eleven of the 24 are trained in the northern hemisphere.

Full Melbourne Cup field 

Barrier 1: Auvray

Barrier 2: Vengeur Masque

Barrier 3: Nakeeta

Barrier 4: Chestnut Coat

Barrier 5: Red Cardinal

Barrier 6: Best Solution

Barrier 7: Ventura Storm

Barrier 8: Youngstar

Barrier 9: The Cliffsofmoher

Barrier 10: Marmelo

Barrier 11: Avilius

Barrier 12: Runaway

Barrier 13: Muntahaa

Barrier 14: Sir Charles Road

Barrier 15: Finche

Barrier 16: Sound Check

Barrier 17: Magic Circle

Barrier 18: Who Shot the Barman

Barrier 19: Cross Counter

Barrier 20: A Prince of Arran

Barrier 21: Rostropovich

Barrier 22: Ace High

Barrier 23: Yucatan

Barrier 24: Zacada