Japanese favorite Admire Rakti dies after Melbourne Cup

Japanese favorite Admire Rakti dies after Melbourne Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia - Admire Rakti, the Japanese-trained first choice, crosses the finish line last in the Melbourne Cup, Australia, on Nov. 4, 2014. The 6-year-old Admire Rakti collapsed in his stall after coming off the track and died. The reason for his death was not immediately known.

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