There was drama after the 2023 Melbourne Cup with top contender Right You Are failing to finish.
Jockey John Allen pulled up the gelding with about 400 metres left in the race, after the horse choked down during the run.
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The seven-year-old galloper was suffering from heat stress and, following the race, was quickly removed from the track and hosed down in a frantic bid to reduce its temperature.
It has been reported that the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace trained horse appeared to be better after it cooled down.
Halcon co. managing director Andrew Hawkins said on social media Right You Are was “all OK thankfully”.
“Just struggled on the hot day. But he’s all good!” Hawkins tweeted.
Melbourne Cup 2023 finishing order and last place
1. Without A Fight
2. Soulcombe
3. Sheraz
4. Ashrun
5. Daqiansweet Junior
6. Interpretation
7. Absurde
8. True Marvel
9. Vow And Declare
10. Military Mission
11. Okita Soushi
12. More Felons
13. Lastotchka
14. Vauban
15. Future History
16. Breakup
17. Gold Trip
18. Virtuous Circle
19. Serpentine
20. Kalapour
21. Alenquer
22. Magical Lagoon
Failed to finish: Right You Are
More to come …