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Caulfield Cup Fall Leaves Jockeys Hospital-Free but Horse Fatalities Loom
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Core Event: Fatal Fall at the Caulfield Cup
On Saturday during the Caulfield Cup, a collision caused the death of Australian Oaks winner Ohope Wins and the unseating of two jockeys. Mark Zahra, riding the champion Half Yours, and Jye McNeil were both taken to hospital. The Victorian Jockeys Association, relayed through Racing Victoria, confirmed that neither jockey suffered serious injury. Both were discharged on the following Sunday morning.
Official Statements & Responses
McEvoy also noted the horse’s return to its Flemington stable after veterinary care.
Waller expressed sorrow over the loss while noting the horse’s brief recovery before the fatal outcome.
Data & Statistics
- Jockeys released: 2 (Mark Zahra, Jye McNeil)
- Horse injuries: Ohope Wins – four fore-leg staples, four hind-leg staples, chest laceration; Half Yours – lacerations requiring veterinary care, unable to work for 10 days
- Race outcome: Ohope Wins died; Half Yours finished the race without its rider
Verbatim Quotes
- “No decision at the moment but he won’t be able to work for 10 days so I think our campaign is over,” — Tony McEvoy
What’s Next
Racing officials have adjourned the stewards’ inquiry into the fall and the interference involving the mare at the 2100 m mark. Half Yours is unlikely to contest the Melbourne Cup, and its campaign is considered over pending a 10-day recovery period. The death of Ohope Wins underscores ongoing safety concerns in Australian thoroughbred racing, prompting the Victorian Jockeys Association to monitor jockey welfare and horse health in future events.