2006 Melbourne Cup champ Delta Blues has actually passed away. The unfortunate news has actually been validated by Japanese purebred retirement center, Old Friends Japan. Delta Blues soared to popularity in 2006 when he got the Cup in a sensational one-two quinella with fellow Japanese horse, Pop Rock. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today He was the very first Japanese horse to win the Cup and it so occurred to be the last race he won in an excellent profession. Before the Melbourne Cup, he put 3rd in Caulfield Cup. “We are distressed to reveal that Delta Blues died on October 8, 2024 due to issues from laminitis,” Old Friends Japan stated in a declaration. “He made history in 2006 as the very first and just Japanese horse to win the Melbourne Cup and continued to be treasured long after his retirement. Rest in peace, Delta. “He was an unique (horse) to us and his memory will reside on in our hearts. We want to thank everybody who has actually been included with Delta Blues up until now.” Jockey Yasunari Iwata commemorates Delta Blues’ Melbourne Cup triumph in 2006. Credit: Bloomberg through Getty Images Laminitis impacts the hoof (generally the front) and can be incredibly agonizing for horses. It has actually been reported that more than 7 percent of equine deaths are connected to the problem According to veterinary details, the condition impacts the tissues (laminae) bonding the hoof wall to the pedal bone in the hoof. “It can lead to the pedal bone sinking or turning within the hoof under the weight of the horse. In severe cases this can lead to penetration the sole of the foot by the pedal bone,” the Royal Veterinary College states. Other significant wins for Delta Blues consisted of the 2004 Kikuka Sho (a Japanese Grade 1 race for three-year-olds) and the Stayers Stakes in 2005. He was ridden by Japanese jockey Yasunari Iwata when he remained in Melbourne.
Heartbreaking news verified as ‘treasured’ Melbourne Cup winner Delta Blues passes away
