Spring Carnival

On Monday, Racing Victoria announced changes to the original 2021 veterinary protocols for horses competing at the Spring Carnival. "The protocols have served to arrest an alarming trend and been a catalyst for the last four Spring Racing Carnivals and Melbourne Cups being conducted without serious injuries," said Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison. "After each Carnival the protocols are evaluated to consider their application, ongoing suitability and any potential enhancements based on stakeholder feedback, our learnings, data and new technology. What remains unchanged is that every international horse will have...