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Gutting news for connections of Saint George who has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup after failing is pre-race scan. It’s never the call anyone wants, but there’s a reason every horse gets checked this closely. We explained it all here ⬇️
Looks like Briar is starting to get some idea
A “toey” horse is not quite what we originally thought 😂
Briar went to mounting yard school with @bella_anderson4, who can tell you more about a horse from the yard than most of us could from the form.
Want to your horse analysis? Head to one of our events!
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Plenty of people think the track gets left as is once the last race is run 🤔
Hear from @flemingtonvrc Track Manager Liam O’Keeffe about the team behind the scenes and the work that goes on long after the crowds have gone home.
Got questions about how tracks are prepared? Drop them below 👇
Ever wondered what happens to racehorses when they retire?
Hear from @RacingVictoria about how retired racehorses are being tracked and the safety net in place if something goes wrong.
Want to become a Full Circle contact? Head to ottcommunity.com.au
“They only put the screens up to hide something” 🫣
It’s one of the most common things people say about racing. Hear from @RacingVictoria’s EGM of Integrity Services, Jamie Stier about why the screens go up and who they’re actually there to protect.
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EP 1: Learning Horse Skills (with absolutely no idea)
@tayla_childs made it look easy and Briar tried her best 😂 Want to try being a jockey yourself? Head to our website and find an event with an equicizer listed as an activity. thoroughbredweek.com.au/find…
#nationaltbweek
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Ever wondered what the auctioneer is actually saying? 😂🔨
EP 2: Learning Horse Skills (with absolutely no idea)
Briar takes on the auctioneer’s box with @inglis_sales’ Will Gardner.
Want to learn about preparing horses for sale? Visit a breeding farm during #nationaltbweek!
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Not sure who’s more curious 🥹
Want your chance to meet a racehorse up close? From November 20–30, racing is opening its doors across Australia and NZ.
Register at thoroughbredweek.com.au
More eps to come so make sure you're following! What should we do next?
EP 1: Learning Horse Skills (with absolutely no idea)
@tayla_childs made it look easy and Briar tried her best 😂 Want to try being a jockey yourself? Head to our website and find an event with an equicizer listed as an activity. thoroughbredweek.com.au/find…
#nationaltbweek
A terribly sad outcome from today’s Caulfield Cup, with dual Group 1-winning mare Ohope Wins suffering an injury in a race fall and being humanely euthanised despite immediate veterinary attention.
Thankfully, Half Yours was back on his feet and returned to the mounting yard, where he underwent veterinary assessment. Jockeys Mark Zahra and Jye McNeil were both conscious and taken to hospital for further checks.
Our thoughts are with Chris Waller and his team, the connections of Ohope Wins and everyone who cared for her.
These incidents are heartbreaking for everyone involved in racing. Every serious injury deserves proper investigation, and every opportunity to make racing safer must be pursued. There is always more work to be done.
Rest easy, Ohope Wins. ❤️
Few words can express our current emotions. Our wonderful Ohope Wins was sadly brought down in today's Caulfield Cup, and despite all efforts from the on-course veterinarians, could not be saved.
A dual Oaks winner and Champion in her native New Zealand, Ohope Wins was a true star of the turf, but to the people who looked after her everyday, she was so much more.
She was brave. She was kind. She was full of character. But more importantly, she was loved.
Our hearts go out to all involved throughout her career, especially those who cared for her on a daily basis.
Thank you for all the kind messages.
Yulong & Chris Waller Racing
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Few words can express our current emotions. Our wonderful Ohope Wins was sadly brought down in today's Caulfield Cup, and despite all efforts from the on-course veterinarians, could not be saved.
A dual Oaks winner and Champion in her native New Zealand, Ohope Wins was a true star of the turf, but to the people who looked after her everyday, she was so much more.
She was brave. She was kind. She was full of character. But more importantly, she was loved.
Our hearts go out to all involved throughout her career, especially those who cared for her on a daily basis.
Thank you for all the kind messages.
Yulong & Chris Waller Racing
