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“The horse received immediate veterinary attention, however, it could not be saved due to the nature of the injury suffered.
“We extend our condolences to the owners of Anthony Van Dyck, trainer Aidan O’Brien and all his staff who cared for the horse and are very saddened by his loss.”
Animal rights activists traditionally protest against the Melbourne Cup every year, with the hashtag ‘#NuptotheCup’ trending on social media since Monday.
Animal rights advocates World Animal Protection Australia and New Zealand condemned the incident as another example of abuse in the iconic race.
“Another year and another dead horse after the Melbourne Cup,” says Executive Director Simone Clarke.
“The Melbourne Cup is really the disg (race) that stops the nation.
“As we have seen this afternoon, racing exposes animals to significant risk of injury and sometimes death from trauma or emergency euthanasia.
“World Animal Protection opposes the use of all animals in entertainment, including the use of horses in the racing industry and other equestrian sports, where such use adversely affects their welfare.”
