Melbourne Cup winner Half Yours falls in Caulfield Cup race

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 17 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

The 2025 Melbourne Cup winner Half Yours fell during the Caulfield Cup, triggering a fatal incident that killed fellow runner Ohope Wins.

Half Yours, the 2025 Melbourne Cup winner, fell late in the Caulfield Cup, triggering a chain of events that resulted in the death of another horse. With approximately 200 metres remaining in the 2,400m race, Half Yours was struck by or made contact with Kings Valley whilst in the middle of the pack. The gelding fell hard, unseating jockey Mark Zahra, and Ohope Wins, ridden by Jye McNeil, was unable to avoid the fallen horse and also came down.

Ohope Wins, a New Zealand mare trained by Chris Waller Racing and owned by Yulong, sustained injuries that could not be treated. Racing Victoria confirmed the mare was euthanased by the on-course veterinarian. Half Yours suffered what appeared to be superficial lacerations, according to trainer Tony McEvoy. Both jockeys were taken to hospital for observation but escaped serious injury.

The Caulfield Cup was won by Kingswood. In a statement, Yulong and Chris Waller Racing paid tribute to Ohope Wins, describing her as 'a true star of the turf' and recalling her character and the love shown by her carers. Racing Victoria extended its condolences to the owners, trainer and stable staff. The Caulfield stewards adjourned an inquiry into the circumstances of Half Yours's fall to a later date.

How it is being reported

• Caulfield Cup horse Ohope Wins dies after being brought down by faller in the straightLast year’s Melbourne Cup winner Half Yours fell in an incident which brought down Ohope Wins. Chris Waller Racing posted a tribute on X, calling the mare "a true star of the turf"Mirror Sport · 17 Oct, 16:21
• Breaking: Melbourne Cup winner Half Yours suffers nasty fall in Caulfield CupLast year's Melbourne Cup winner, Half Yours, has gone down in a nasty fall late in the Caulfield Cup.ABC News Australia · 17 Oct, 07:35
• Breaking: Melbourne Cup winner Half Yours suffers nasty fall in Caulfield CupLast year's Melbourne Cup winner, Half Yours, has gone down in a nasty fall late in the Caulfield Cup.ABC News Australia · 17 Oct, 07:35

In this story: Half Yours · Ohope Wins · Chris Waller Racing · Mark Zahra · Jye McNeil · Yulong · Caulfield Cup · Melbourne Cup

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