A horse has died and two jockeys are lucky to be alive after a horror fall mid-race at the Perth Cup.

It’s the first accident since the Perth Cup started in 1887.

Perth Racing CEO James Oldring told 6PR Breakfast horse racing is a risky sport

"it's a high-risk sport," said Mr Oldring.

"It's about if its safe for the sport to continue." 

A horse has died and two jockeys are lucky to be alive after a horror fall mid-race at the Perth Cup.
It’s the first accident since the Perth Cup started in 1887.
Perth Racing CEO James Oldring told 6PR Breakfast horse racing is a risky sport
"it's a high-risk sport," said Mr Oldring.
"It's about if its safe for the sport to continue."

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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