Melbourne Cup has been scarred by the death of two horses yesterday. The Japanese favourite Admire Rakti collapsed and died when he returned to the stalls after the race. The early findings of the horse show the stallion likely died of a heart attack. Germany's Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist is beginning his new life as an Australian a day after making history at Flemington.The five-year-old will head to the Newcastle stable of Kris Lees where he will be trained for Australian Bloodstock.
Melbourne Cup has been scarred by the death of two horses yesterday. The Japanese favourite Admire Rakti collapsed and died when he returned to the stalls after the race. The early findings of the horse show the stallion likely died of a heart attack. Germany's Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist is beginning his new life as an Australian a day after making history at Flemington.The five-year-old will head to the Newcastle stable of Kris Lees where he will be trained for Australian Bloodstock.
