Scans for all Melbourne Cup horses after review finds Anthony Van Dyck’s fatal fractures may have been avoidable – ABC News

Victoria’s racing industry will adopt tougher screening for horses after a review found the fatal injuries suffered by stallion Anthony Van Dyck in last year’s Melbourne Cup may have been avoided if he underwent a CT scan.
Key points:

• Racing Victoria will implement 41 recommendations, including having fewer international horses in the Cup
• The review came after seven deaths associated with the race in as many years
• Anthony Van Dyck showed signs of lameness before the race, but the report concluded…

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