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Fury as two more horses are ruled out of the Melbourne Cup despite being 'happy, healthy and in great form' - as irate owners say race bosses have gone too far
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fury as two more horses are ruled out of the Melbourne Cup despite being 'happy, healthy and in great form' - as irate owners say race bosses have gone too far

Daily Mail  

Representatives from Busuttin Stables are fuming after Racing Victoria vets controversially ruled out two of their entrants ahead of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Representatives from Busuttin Stables are fuming after Racing Victoria vets ruled out two of their entrants - including Brayden Star - ahead of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday Decorated Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien was also perplexed …

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Melbourne Cup favourite Jan Brueghel is sensationally ruled out of the race after shock decision from vets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Melbourne Cup favourite Jan Brueghel is sensationally ruled out of the race after shock decision from vets

Daily Mail  

Top European star Jan Brueghel has been ruled out of next Tuesday's Melbourne Cup due to a decision by veterinarians that has left the horses' connections mystified and angry. Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien's stallion was the Cup favourite before Via Sistina's barn-storming Cox Plate run last Saturday. 'Following advice from RV Veterinary Services in relation to the specialist opinions from …

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Greyhound Racing Victoria suspends two people near Geelong over alleged live baiting
1 year, 3 months ago

Greyhound Racing Victoria suspends two people near Geelong over alleged live baiting

ABC  

In short: Victoria's greyhound racing body has handed down suspensions following alleged live-baiting and luring offences Victoria's greyhound racing body has handed down suspensions following alleged live-baiting and luring offences What's next? Animal rights activists have renewed calls for an independent inquiry into the industry Victoria's greyhound racing industry is facing a fresh live-baiting scandal, prompting renewed calls for an …

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Melbourne Cup runner Interpretation pulls up 'OK' after failing to finish
2 years, 1 month ago

Melbourne Cup runner Interpretation pulls up 'OK' after failing to finish

ABC  

Irish stallion Interpretation has failed to finish in the 2022 Melbourne Cup, but has avoided significant injury, Racing Victoria says. Key points: Melbourne Cup runner Interpretation has avoided severe injury despite not finishing the race Racing Victoria reported no injuries, marking the Cup's second fatality-free race in a row Two other horses were scratched from the race after failing to …

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Victoria records 423 new COVID cases and two deaths, as public transport shutdown planned
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria records 423 new COVID cases and two deaths, as public transport shutdown planned

ABC  

Police will suspend part of Melbourne's public transport system for six hours on Saturday in an attempt to thwart planned anti-lockdown protests. Key points: The bulk of Victoria's 423 new cases are not yet linked to existing outbreaks A roadmap will be unveiled on Sunday, detailing a plan to ease restrictions over the next few months Union leaders say they …

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Scans for all Melbourne Cup horses after review finds Anthony Van Dyck's fatal fractures may have been avoidable
3 years, 7 months ago

Scans for all Melbourne Cup horses after review finds Anthony Van Dyck's fatal fractures may have been avoidable

ABC  

Victoria'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 …

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Melbourne Cup: Racing Victoria vows to 'leave no stone unturned' as it investigates Anthony Van Dyck's death
4 years, 1 month ago

Melbourne Cup: Racing Victoria vows to 'leave no stone unturned' as it investigates Anthony Van Dyck's death

ABC  

Racing Victoria has vowed to investigate why there has been a series of fatalities on Melbourne Cup day after Anthony Van Dyck was euthanased on Tuesday. Key points: Anthony Van Dyck was the sixth Melbourne Cup horse to die in seven years at Flemington Animal rights groups are calling for an end to racing after the deaths Racing Victoria says …

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Melbourne Cup fancy Anthony Van Dyck euthanased after breaking down mid-race
4 years, 1 month ago

Melbourne Cup fancy Anthony Van Dyck euthanased after breaking down mid-race

ABC  

A spectatorless Melbourne Cup has been marred by the death of Irish stallion Anthony Van Dyck, with the horse euthanased after breaking down during the race with a fetlock fracture. Key points: The stallion suffered a fractured fetlock, which is a joint low down on a horse's leg Anthony Van Dyck was loaded into a horse ambulance on the track …

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