MELBOURNE CUP: NEW SAFETY MEASURES AFTER DEATH OF ARALDO (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)

by STANews , Wednesday, November 05, 2014, 16:11

New safety measures have been introduced at Flemington Racecourse after a "freak accident" led to the death of a Melbourne Cup horse.

Seventh-placed Araldo was spooked by a flag being waved as he walked down a pathway to the mounting yard after Tuesday's race.

The horse suffered a serious leg injury and was later euthanised.

It came after Japanese-trained favourite Admire Rakti collapsed and died after the race.

Restrictions on where horses walk after Group One races and the use of flags by spectators, plus additional security, will be introduced.

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