Scans for all Melbourne Cup horses after review finds Anthony Van Dyck's fatal fractures may have been avoidable
ABCVictoria's racing industry will adopt tougher screening for horses after a review found the fatal injuries suffered by stallion Anthony Van Dyck in last year's Melbourne Cup may have been avoided if he underwent a CT scan. Key points: Racing Victoria will implement 41 recommendations, including having fewer international horses in the Cup The review came after seven deaths associated with the race in as many years Anthony Van Dyck showed signs of lameness before the race, but the report concluded this was unrelated to the injuries suffered on the day The Irish runner was showing signs of lameness just weeks before being euthanased in the wake of the 2020 Melbourne Cup, the Racing Victoria report found. "The report found that whilst current veterinary processes were followed, had mandatory precautionary diagnostic imaging been in place, it may have identified the potential for Anthony Van Dyck to incur a more serious racing injury," Mr Wilson said. Fewer international horses to race in Cup Racehorse Anthony Van Dyck on the morning of the Melbourne Cup last year.
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