Kris Lees import Salon Soldier has died after bursting an internal organ.
Salon Soldier winning at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day
The promising German stayer, who won both starts this spring, was found to have ruptured his cecum after rapidly falling ill earlier this morning.
The rare condition is similar to a burst appendix, and spreads toxic bacteria throughout the body.
Salon Soldier won at Randwick on debut for Lees in October before claiming the Listed Visit Victoria Plate (1800m) at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day.
Salon Soldier winning at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day
The promising German stayer, who won both starts this spring, was found to have ruptured his cecum after rapidly falling ill earlier this morning.
The rare condition is similar to a burst appendix, and spreads toxic bacteria throughout the body.
Salon Soldier won at Randwick on debut for Lees in October before claiming the Listed Visit Victoria Plate (1800m) at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day.