Caulfield Cup marred by two falls – including former winner
Kingswood’s Caulfield Cup win has been marred by a fall on the home straight involving last year’s winner Half Yours and another involving Ohope Wins.
I saw Half Yours being led up the straight by his strapper. He seemed to be fine.
But we’re told there is some concern for Ohope Wins.
I watched the race behind the connections of Half Yours, and they’re in disbelief. A few of the owners are in tears, having been excited just moments earlier.
There are also concerns on-course for jockey Mark Zahra, who was riding Half Yours, who was brought down in a fall. He is being attended to on the track, but it does appear Half Yours escaped unhurt.
Half Yours was chased down by the clerk of the course and is currently being looked at by the trainers.
Half Yours’ trainer, Tony McEvoy, has told connections that his horse – the reigning Melbourne Cup champion – is OK. He also relayed to connections that both jockeys are OK.
The main concern is now with the other horse that fell, Chris Waller’s Ohope Wins.
Stewards will look into what caused the fall, and we’ll bring you updates as they come.
Victoria Jockeys Association chief executive Matt Hyland said both jockeys, Zahra (Half Yours) and Jye McNeil (Ohope Wins), are OK.
Stewards said Zahra would be sent to hospital for assessment and that he was conscious and alert.
McNeil got to his feet after the fall and will be assessed by the on-course medical team.
Stewards will look at the footage and investigate the cause of the fall. On first watch, jockey Rachel King and her mount Green Spaces were involved in the incident.
With Danny Russell
Cross Tasman wins race 10 at Randwick
Cross Tasman has closed out the day at Randwick with a win in the HKJC World Pool Handicap.
Cross Tasman finished ahead of Surf’s Up and Man of Worth.
HKJC World Pool Handicap
3. Cross Tasman $2.20/$1.20 (World Pool)
11. Surf’s Up $4.00
15. Man Of Worth $2.90
Melham suspended for four meets, will miss Derby Day
Victorian jockey Jamie Melham will miss Derby Day after she was suspended for four meetings for careless riding on runner-up Marhoona in the Sydney Stakes at Randwick.
Stewards said Melham shifted and caused interference to Coal Crusher near the 300m.
Melham wanted to ride Blind Raise in the Cox Plate next week and will miss the following Saturday.
Ohope Wins put down after race fall; Half Yours back in yard
UPDATED: Mare Ohope Wins has been euthanised after a tragic fall in the Caulfield Cup.
Racing Victoria vets released a statement saying the Chris Waller-trained mare was put down on the track after being brought down on the track by last year’s winner, Half Yours.
Vets said Half Yours regained his feet before being caught on course by a clerk of the course and returned to the mounting yard.
Both jockeys, Mark Zahra (Half Yours) and Jye McNeil (Ohope Wins), were taken to hospital for observation, but escaped serious injury.
Stewards are investigating the cause of the fall.
Last race delayed
With all the things going on behind the scenes following falls from Half Yours and Ohope Wins in the Caulfield Cup, race 10 has been delayed.
It was due to start at 5.50pm, but we are waiting for the track to be cleared for it to get under way.
Channel Seven’s coverage has gone to the news but the last race should be available on the various racing channels.
‘Life-changing’: Bedggood and family celebrate Cup win
The partner of Caulfield Cup-winning trainer Gavin Bedggood has praised the Cranbourne man and his breakthrough win with Kingswood today.
Bedggood paid an emotional tribute to his partner, Karen Flaherty, and stepdaughter Jasmin after the race. Flaherty said the win was a special one.
“This will be life-changing for him,” Flaherty told Channel Seven.
Bedggood shed tears of joy after Kingswood won the cup.
‘They fell’: Punters react to horror falls in Caulfield Cup
There was disbelief among the crowd at Caulfield as two horses fell during the Caulfield Cup.
“They fell,” one punter screamed, as the falls overshadowed the winner, Kingswood.
Still, that didn’t stop people checking their phones for results.
Autumn Glow wins the King Charles III Stakes
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James McDonald rode her beautifully to the line.
King Charles III Stakes
5. Autumn Glow $1.10/$1.04 (One Pool)
1. Ceolwulf $1.40
3. Just Folk N.T.D
Caulfield Cup marred by two falls – including former winner
Kingswood’s Caulfield Cup win has been marred by a fall on the home straight involving last year’s winner Half Yours and another involving Ohope Wins.
I saw Half Yours being led up the straight by his strapper. He seemed to be fine.
But we’re told there is some concern for Ohope Wins.
Watch: Kingswood wins Caulfield Cup
Bedggood emotional after Cup win
Kingswood trainer Gavin Bedggood has shed tears of joy and praised his family and staff after seeing his horse power to victory in the Caulfield Cup today.
Bedggood paid tribute to his stepdaughter Jasmin and partner Karen, who are also part of his team.
“We haven’t had to do anything with him all week. He’s just been about managing him, so yeah, thanks to the owners for backing me,” Bedggood told Channel Seven.
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