Overview
- Racing Victoria stewards confirmed Buckaroo suffered exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage during the 3200-metre race at Flemington.
- The $10 chance finished last, with jockey Craig Williams easing him to the line after the gelding struggled over the two miles.
- Under Australian racing rules, the confirmed bleed could trigger a mandatory three-month stand-down, with retirement likely if the issue recurs.
- Connections said he is expected to recover, while trainer Chris Waller acknowledged the late call to run after a taxing Cox Plate second.
- Williams said the horse was three-wide when the tempo eased, which compromised his run, and vets reported winner Half Yours only had a minor cheek laceration requiring no treatment.