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Originally Posted by Cardus
I do not know if you saw the race, but it was far from "sensational." I did not have volume on my TV, but I knew that Maldivian had been declared from the race.
Que sera... although Kavanagh had said that Douro Valley was taken lightly before the race.
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I didn't see it... waiting to find a replay.
This is disturbing.....
Shock: Television Clamps Could Have Caused Maldivian's Injuries
The Caulfield Cup sensation relating to the late scratching of hot favourite Maldivian has taken an incredible twist this evening.
Stewards are to launch a full scale investigation into what caused a large gash down Maldivian's neck which led to the gelding being scratched.
Metal clamps used to broadcast television footage from the starting gates was found with traces of blood and could be to blame for Maldivian's injury.
It is understood the the microphone and transmitter belonged to the racing industry's official footage company Sportscolour.
Maldivian suffered a large gash starting just behind his offside ear and running for at least seven inches.
The Mark Kavanagh trained gelding was treated by veterinarians and ten stitches were required to mend the injury.
RVL chief steward Des Gleeson confirmed tonight that his panel would conduct a thorough investigation into the possibility that the transmitter and the associated clamps caused the injury that led to Maldivian's scratching.
Gleeson said he was unaware of the device being clamped to the gates - believed to be between the first and second stalls.
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Oh and cheers to the Princess... forgot to say that.