Ryan Moore crosses the finish line on Protectionist to win the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse, November 4, 2014. REUTERS/Brandon Malone
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - German raider Protectionist timed his finishing burst to perfection to win the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, but the race was overshadowed by the death of two horses including favourite Admire Rakti, who collapsed and died after finishing last.
Araldo, who finished seventh in the A$6.2 million (3.39 million British pounds) race, was later euthanised after injuring its hind leg in a freak accident after the race.
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