Anthony Van Dyck sustains fatal Melbourne Cup injury
Derby hero suffers fractured fetlock.
Anthony Van Dyck, winner of last year’s Derby, has been euthanised after fracturing a fetlock in the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Aidan O’Brien’s four-year-old famously prevailed in a tight finish to the Epsom Classic last term and struck gold in the Prix Foy at ParisLongchamp in September, beating three-times Gold Cup hero Stradivarius. Anthony Van Dyck was saddled with top weight in the Melbourne Cup after being edged out in the Caulfield Cup on his most recent outing, but he was pulled up by Hugh Bowman in the feature race. Racing Victoria’s executive general manager – integrity services, Jamie Stier said: “It is with sadness that we confirm that Anthony Van Dyck had to be humanely euthanised after sustaining a fractured fetlock during the running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. “The horse received immediate veterinary care, however he was unable to be saved due to the nature of the injury sustained. “Our sympathies are extended to the owners of Anthony Van Dyck, trainer Aidan O’Brien and all his staff who cared for the horse and are greatly saddened by their loss.” Stier added a fatality report will now be prepared by the RV integrity services team as is standard practice. He said: “The fatality report gives consideration to the circumstances of the incident and any potential learnings to assist in the prevention of similar injuries in the future. “The report will include the findings of a post-mortem which will now be conducted by the University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and we expect it will be several weeks before we have a completed report for consideration.”Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
Rosallion ready to rumble after winter of content
‘I know he’s the best in the yard… we’ll find out on Saturday if he’s the best in the race’.
-
Lossiemouth poised for starring role on final day of Punchestown
Magnificent grey mare can complete unbeaten campaign.
-
Fallen Angel leads 1000 Guineas contenders
Trainer and jockey are both searching for a first British Classic.
-
Casa No Mento a famous Punchestown winner for Twiston-Davies
‘We have to come over a give it a go. Willie had five in, but you have to try to beat him’.
-
Teahupoo confirmed as king of the stayers with stylish success
Cheltenham winner adds Punchestown crown to his CV.
-
Il Etait Temps floors Gaelic Warrior for Grade One honours
Punchestown one-two for Willie Mullins, but not in order expected.
-
Singing Banjo hits the right notes at Punchestown
Evergreen 14-year-old lifts La Touche Cup for the second time.
-
State Man targets unblemished season with Boodles Champion Hurdle success
Seven-year-old has been almost perfect since falling on his debut for Willie Mullins two and a half years ago.
-
Ramatuelle seeks to capitalise on Parker’s winning touch in Guineas
Former NBA superstar will be at Newmarket on Sunday – and so will Thierry Henry.