Animal welfare group calls for accountability after latest racing death
The fallout continues from the death of Ohope Wins in the Caulfield Cup, with animal rights groups saying the number of equine fatalities in Australia are "not acceptable".
The Coalition for the Protection of Horses has condemned the death of Ohope Wins during the Caulfield Cup, attributing it to the racing industry's lack of accountability. The horse was euthanized after falling and being struck by last year's winner, Half Yours, which had fallen earlier in the race. Racing Victoria's stewards will investigate the incident at a later date.
The coalition's campaign director, Elio Celotto, highlighted that at least 160 horses have died in Australia this year due to racing-related injuries. Celotto emphasized that the industry is responsible for these deaths, stating that they are anything but open and transparent. Peter Moody, a top racing trainer, defended the industry, citing safety improvements since a series of deaths in the Melbourne Cup.
However, he acknowledged that some accidents are inevitable when large fields of horses compete closely.
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