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20 Nov 15
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Just heartbreaking news, that's 4 horses in 3 Melbourne Cups that we have lost.
I really, really hope that the poor horse was not prolonged to avoid a media storm after the race. I really hope not as the great warrior deserved more.
R.I.P Red
I really, really hope that the poor horse was not prolonged to avoid a media storm after the race. I really hope not as the great warrior deserved more.
R.I.P Red
shame its a tough race and a tough old game
brown panther didnt even make it
but looking at the numbers surely would of gone the same way
brown panther didnt even make it
but looking at the numbers surely would of gone the same way
To be fair, the Australian media and fanbase have taken Red to their hearts and here's hoping that they can get a swell behind them to maybe have him buried at Flemington -so that he will always be remembered and not just be forgotten about.
Nonsense.
"Great Horse," for connections, maybe - having earned over £4million in {b]PLACE money[/b] - But ...
For Punters - or Form students, even - nothing but a frustration.
Harsh facts of life - or death
Flat placings 6831215/71842229/2014105323/21233881/238962424/604726-52073P
"Great Horse," for connections, maybe - having earned over £4million in {b]PLACE money[/b] - But ...
For Punters - or Form students, even - nothing but a frustration.
Harsh facts of life - or death
Flat placings 6831215/71842229/2014105323/21233881/238962424/604726-52073P
This is just so sad after so much hope was given. I just knew something was going to go horribly wrong , there always seem to be serious implications for horses that have surgery after an accident or illness no matter how hopeful the connections are RIP Red Cadeaux
Sad news, the horse deserved a good retirement.
Terrible news. I genuinely had a premonition something would happen to him in the MC this year. I just thought, they are going to the well once too often and shouldn't have sent him Down Under again, after all the money he won connections and at his time of life, aged 9.
Woke to 5Live news, 'The race was marred by a serious injury to…' I just knew the presenter was going to say, 'Red Cadeaux'.
I was relieved when they said the op had gone well but now we learn of his passing today.
I would question the way he was campaigned prior to this year's MC too. He wanted cut in the ground and needed at least 14furlongs, yet they ran him over 12f at Royal Ascot in the Hardwicke on rock hard ground - that baffled me too, as RC understandably trailed in last.
I write this because I loved this horse, one of my favourites on the Flat in the last 10 years. Absolutely devastated this has happened and he didn't get the chance for a happy retirement in the paddocks somewhere in Newmarket, which he so thoroughly deserved.
Woke to 5Live news, 'The race was marred by a serious injury to…' I just knew the presenter was going to say, 'Red Cadeaux'.
I was relieved when they said the op had gone well but now we learn of his passing today.
I would question the way he was campaigned prior to this year's MC too. He wanted cut in the ground and needed at least 14furlongs, yet they ran him over 12f at Royal Ascot in the Hardwicke on rock hard ground - that baffled me too, as RC understandably trailed in last.
I write this because I loved this horse, one of my favourites on the Flat in the last 10 years. Absolutely devastated this has happened and he didn't get the chance for a happy retirement in the paddocks somewhere in Newmarket, which he so thoroughly deserved.
The RP report says that he will be buried at Flemington. Sad ending for the old warrior. like others I thought that this year was a trip too many.
It wasn't about the races he won he was a real trier even when he was
handicapped up to the hilt a sad loss.
handicapped up to the hilt a sad loss.
This 2 mile flat race has a much higher loss rate than our 35 furlong steeplechase at Aintree in recent times........do their twitter warriors wait with their fingers on the keyboard to be horrified , outraged etc ?
The globetrotting nine-year-old had to be put down due to "irreversible" complications following surgery on a leg injury sustained during the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
"This is my saddest day in racing," Dunlop said in a statement.
"Red Cadeaux was a much-loved member of our family and my thoughts are with his owner Mr (Ronnie) Arculli and my staff, particularly Robin Trevor-Jones and Steve Nicholson, who spent every day caring for this horse.
"Unfortunately the complication was irreversible and the decision to euthanize the horse, whilst terribly hard, was made in his best interests.
"Red Cadeaux has given us and the racing public so much joy competing with great distinction across the world. He was an incredibly tough competitor with a wonderful nature and he will be dearly missed by all.
"I want to thank all the vets in Australia, particularly at the University of Melbourne Equine Clinic, that have worked tirelessly on the horse since the race and given him the very best of care.
"On behalf of Mr Arculli and my staff, I also want to thank the Australian public and his racing fans around the world for their wonderful support and well wishes during what has been an incredibly tough time for us all."
Running in the Melbourne Cup for a fifth time, having finished second in it three times, the nine-year-old was pulled up by Gerald Mosse in the closing stages after fracturing the medial sesamoid in his left-fore fetlock.
His racing career was over, but it had been hoped he would recover from the emergency surgery.
Red Cadeaux's final resting place will be at Flemington Racecourse.
Arculli said: "For a race that stops a nation we were lucky to have a horse that touched a nation.
"We will miss Red Cadeaux dearly."
Red Cadeaux earned just under £5million in prize-money, winning seven races - including the 2012 Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin.
Racing Victoria Head of Equine Welfare and Veterinary Services Dr Brian Stewart told www.racing.com: "The loss of any racehorse is a terribly sad time for the connections given the love and care they are afforded. The loss of a crowd favourite such as Red Cadeaux is felt by all within the industry.
"Our thoughts go out at this time to Red Cadeaux's owner Ronnie Arculli, trainer Ed Dunlop and his staff led by Robin Trevor-Jones and Stephen Nicholson, along with his jockey Gerald Mosse, who all loved this horse dearly and will be shattered by his passing.
"I would also like to pay tribute to Dr Chris Whitton and the team at the University of Melbourne Equine Centre who have done everything in their power to save the horse and have given him the very best of care since he sustained his injury."
Red Cadeaux endeared himself to Australian racing fans with second placings in the Melbourne Cup in 2011, '13 and '14, having come within a whisker of claiming the prize four years ago when nosed out by Dunaden.
Victoria Racing Club chief executive Simon Love also praised the popular stayer.
"The VRC is extremely saddened by the passing of Red Cadeaux following irreversible complications from surgery on his injured leg," Love said.
"First and foremost, our thoughts are with all those who loved Red, especially his trainer Ed Dunlop, constant travelling companions, Robin Trevor-Jones and Steve Nicholson, and owner Ronnie Arculli.
"The loss of a horse is always particularly sad. Very few horses have endeared themselves to the Australian public like Red Cadeaux, ensuring the impact is only further and more acutely felt.
"Red was one of the world's most-travelled horses, and Australia was fortunate to feature on his itinerary on six occasions.
"He was the first international horse to contest five Emirates Melbourne Cups, a race he seemed to reserve his best performances for with three second placings. He just loved Australia and Australia certainly loved him."
"This is my saddest day in racing," Dunlop said in a statement.
"Red Cadeaux was a much-loved member of our family and my thoughts are with his owner Mr (Ronnie) Arculli and my staff, particularly Robin Trevor-Jones and Steve Nicholson, who spent every day caring for this horse.
"Unfortunately the complication was irreversible and the decision to euthanize the horse, whilst terribly hard, was made in his best interests.
"Red Cadeaux has given us and the racing public so much joy competing with great distinction across the world. He was an incredibly tough competitor with a wonderful nature and he will be dearly missed by all.
"I want to thank all the vets in Australia, particularly at the University of Melbourne Equine Clinic, that have worked tirelessly on the horse since the race and given him the very best of care.
"On behalf of Mr Arculli and my staff, I also want to thank the Australian public and his racing fans around the world for their wonderful support and well wishes during what has been an incredibly tough time for us all."
Running in the Melbourne Cup for a fifth time, having finished second in it three times, the nine-year-old was pulled up by Gerald Mosse in the closing stages after fracturing the medial sesamoid in his left-fore fetlock.
His racing career was over, but it had been hoped he would recover from the emergency surgery.
Red Cadeaux's final resting place will be at Flemington Racecourse.
Arculli said: "For a race that stops a nation we were lucky to have a horse that touched a nation.
"We will miss Red Cadeaux dearly."
Red Cadeaux earned just under £5million in prize-money, winning seven races - including the 2012 Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin.
Racing Victoria Head of Equine Welfare and Veterinary Services Dr Brian Stewart told www.racing.com: "The loss of any racehorse is a terribly sad time for the connections given the love and care they are afforded. The loss of a crowd favourite such as Red Cadeaux is felt by all within the industry.
"Our thoughts go out at this time to Red Cadeaux's owner Ronnie Arculli, trainer Ed Dunlop and his staff led by Robin Trevor-Jones and Stephen Nicholson, along with his jockey Gerald Mosse, who all loved this horse dearly and will be shattered by his passing.
"I would also like to pay tribute to Dr Chris Whitton and the team at the University of Melbourne Equine Centre who have done everything in their power to save the horse and have given him the very best of care since he sustained his injury."
Red Cadeaux endeared himself to Australian racing fans with second placings in the Melbourne Cup in 2011, '13 and '14, having come within a whisker of claiming the prize four years ago when nosed out by Dunaden.
Victoria Racing Club chief executive Simon Love also praised the popular stayer.
"The VRC is extremely saddened by the passing of Red Cadeaux following irreversible complications from surgery on his injured leg," Love said.
"First and foremost, our thoughts are with all those who loved Red, especially his trainer Ed Dunlop, constant travelling companions, Robin Trevor-Jones and Steve Nicholson, and owner Ronnie Arculli.
"The loss of a horse is always particularly sad. Very few horses have endeared themselves to the Australian public like Red Cadeaux, ensuring the impact is only further and more acutely felt.
"Red was one of the world's most-travelled horses, and Australia was fortunate to feature on his itinerary on six occasions.
"He was the first international horse to contest five Emirates Melbourne Cups, a race he seemed to reserve his best performances for with three second placings. He just loved Australia and Australia certainly loved him."
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