Jockeys cleared in fall that led to horse's death

Stewards have cleared all jockeys involved in the Australia Stakes incident that led to jockey Barend Vorster's fall and the euthanisation of sprinter Manuel.

While chair Corie Waller conceded there wasn't a full run between Begood Toya Mother and Ashlor for Vorster to take on Manuel, the stewards said Ashlor shifting out was the main factor in the interference.

Stewards added that they didn't feel Dean Yendall, who rode winner Scales Of Justice, dictated the line of Ashlor.

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Article written by: Damien Ractliffe