A racehorse is being treated for a suspected fractured pelvis as a result of the Melbourne Cup amid calls to boycott the event due to concerns around animal cruelty.
Rostropovich, who finished last of the 24 horses in the prestigious $8 million race on Tuesday, was reportedly taken to Werribee Vet Clinic following the event.
Rostropovich finished more than 30 lengths behind the second-last placed Mustajeer after being pulled up by Dwayne Dunn.
