Calls for investigation into death of Melbourne Cup racehorse Anthony Van Dyck

Racehorse Anthony Van Dyck had to be put down after suffering a broken leg during the final metres of the Melbourne Cup, angering animal rights groups.

Anthony Van Dyck (IRE) ridden by Hugh Bowman prior to the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on 3 November in Flemington. Source: Racing Photos via Getty Images

Animal welfare groups are calling for an investigation into the death of high-profile Melbourne Cup runner Anthony Van Dyck, who had to be euthanised after failing to finish the race.

The 2019 English Derby winner was rated one of the best horses sent to Australia for the spring campaign, but was injured in the final few hundred metres of Tuesday's race.

Racing Victoria said the horse had to be "humanely euthanised after sustaining a fractured fetlock".

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