Animal welfare group calls for accountability after latest racing death
Key points
- Ohope Wins was euthanased after being brought down in the finishing straight of the Caulfield Cup when last year's winner, Half Yours, fell ahead of it. Both jockeys were taken to hospital for observation, with Racing Victoria confirming they would be released without serious injury.
- Racing Victoria stewards will hold an inquiry, though no date has been set.
- Elio Celotto of the Coalition for the Protection of Horses said at least 160 horses had died from racing injuries across Australia this year and called for the industry to be held accountable.
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