Melbourne Cup runner Tralee Rose has been taken to hospital after she was galloped on during the race.
The Symon Wilde horse finished ninth in the $8 million race that was won by Verry Elleegant.
The five-year-old mare, trained by Wilde, finished ninth. She was ridden by jockey Dean Holland.
According to The Age, Tralee Rose was sent to a Werribee Veterinary Hospital for scans after a laceration appeared on one of her legs.
Tralee Rose will undergo a precautionary examination to determine whether there is any structural damage.
Vets will also need to determine if there is a potential infection.
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It’s understood there is an outside chance that surgery could be required.
Back in March, Tralee Rose had a minor knee operation following her fourth-place finish in the Adelaide Cup.
“We’re really happy with her, she’s come back in bigger and stronger, and I did always think she’d keep on improving,” Wilde said in August.
Meanwhile, Racing.com is reporting that Persan, who finished 20th, was deemed to have suffered mild heat stress.
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