News

Red Cadeaux to retire to Living Legends park near Melbourne after successful surgery

4th Nov 2015

South China Morning Post - by Alan Aitken - Thursday 5 November, 2015

One of the world's most popular racehorses, Hong Kong-owned Red Cadeaux has undergone successful surgery on the career-ending fetlock injury sustained during Tuesday's Melbourne Cup and will retire to Living Legends park.

Owned by Ronald Arculli, high-profile solicitor, former Hong Kong stock exchange chairman and one time Jockey Club chairman, Red Cadeaux's exploits as he toured the world in the past five years included three seconds in Australia's great race.

The worst had been feared when Red Cadeaux broke down in his fifth Cup attempt on Tuesday and had to be eased out of the race by jockey Gerald Mosse, whose quick reaction has been credited by groom Robin Trevor-Jones with saving the life of the nine-year-old.

Red Cadeaux jockey Gerald Mosse is praised for his quick reactions, which helped save the nine-year-old racehorse.

"We have our fingers crossed that everything will work out OK - right now, he looks like a lucky boy," said a relieved Arculli last night, after the stayer underwent surgery on his fractured left front sesamoid bone.

Trainer Ed Dunlop later issued a press release: "The vets have advised me that the surgery went well and that Red Cadeaux is comfortable standing back in his box and has eaten, which is fantastic news for all.

"I would personally like to thank everyone who has offered their support and we will keep everyone informed of how he progresses."

Hong Kong legends like Silent Witness and Bullish Luck are among many greats living out their years in comfort at Living Legends outside Melbourne.

In other news, jockeys Brett Prebble and Chad Schofield have remained in Australia after the Cup and ride at Flemington on Saturday after picking up mounts in the Group One Emirates Stakes, while, at home, jockey Jacky Tong Chi-kit has been passed fit to ride again after recovering from a finger injury.

As reported in Monday's South China Morning Post, this weekend's Hong Kong Jockey Club-sponsored race meeting at Chengdu has been postponed due to an outbreak of equine 'flu in Wuhan affecting the horses expected to race on Saturday.

The CEA is expected to reschedule the China Horse Racing Grand Prix Finale day.

"The health and welfare of horses is always our priority and the current circumstances justify the actions taken by the CEA," said Andrew Harding, Jockey Club executive director, racing authority.