Horse has to be euthanised on the track after horror fall Perth Cup 2023 Chili Is Hot
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The horse has to be euthanized on the track after the horrific fall that caused the race to be canceled for the first time in its 136-year history, as two jockeys miraculously escaped.
- The Perth Cup was abandoned mid-race after two horses suffered a horrific fall
- One horse had to be left on the track while the other suffered a leg injury.
- Both riders involved in the tragic accident escaped any serious injury.
A horse was euthanized on the track after a shocking fall during the Perth Cup forced the event to be canceled for the first time, as two jockeys miraculously escaped.
Two horses fell to the grass 200 meters after the 2400m race, held in front of over 10,000 spectators on New Year’s Day at Ascot Racecourse.
A horse was euthanized on the track after a shocking fall during the Perth Cup forced the event to be canceled for the first time in its 136-year history, as two jockeys miraculously escaped.
Western Australian horse Chili Is Hot had to be euthanized at the track after being attended to by officials, while the other horse involved, Dom To Shoot, suffered cuts and was left slightly lame on one of his front legs.
The two jockeys involved, Peter Knuckey and Jordan Turner, incredibly escaped any serious injury, and Turner, who was riding Dom To Shoot, was seen on the assembly yard afterwards with a bloody nose.
The match was abandoned with approximately 900 m to go and the Perth Cup was rescheduled for 14 January.
“The crowd went from a huge roar to complete disbelief,” said race announcer Darren McAullay.
Both jockeys involved, Peter Knuckey and Jordan Turner (pictured), incredibly escaped any serious injury, with Turner, who was riding Dom To Shoot, seen in the assembly yard afterwards with a bloody nose.
“It’s one of the weirdest feelings I’ve had in 43 years of calling.”
Perth Racing announced that an investigation would be held into the shocking accident.
“This is one of the most difficult events for anyone involved in racing to face,” Perth Racing chief executive James Oldring said.
Jockey Peter Knuckey (pictured) escaped serious injury in terror fall
‘The well-being of riders and horses is always our top priority,
“Our thoughts are with everyone associated with Chilli is Hot.”
A punter at Perth Racing Club said perth now that the crowd was numb after the crash.
‘It’s just solemn, no one knows what to do. The crowd is in shock, it’s just horrible.
Horse racing has drawn intense criticism and scrutiny in recent years following declines similar to those that occurred in the Perth Cup.
A group of animal welfare activists had gathered outside the high-profile event at Ascot Racecourse before the fatal incident.