One-time Caulfield Cup favourite Admire Deus not out of the woods

STRICKEN Japanese star Admire Deus remains under sedation at the Ballarat Veterinary Clinic as experts decide whether to operate.

Admire Deus is out of the Caulfield Cup. Picture: Getty Images

STRICKEN Japanese star Admire Deus remains under sedation at the Ballarat Veterinary Clinic as experts decide whether to operate.

The former Caulfield and Melbourne Cup favourite suffered a horrific suspensory ligament injury to his nearside foreleg during trackwork at Warrnambool on Tuesday.

Darren Weir’s assistant trainer Jarrod McLean said Admire Deus was “comfortable as possible.”

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“The last I’ve heard was that things were pretty good, everything considered,” McLean said.

“He’s not out of the woods yet and there are concerns over blood supply and the potential for laminitis.

“He’s in the best of care.”

Admire Deus’ racing career is over after a freak accident during trackwork. Picture: Getty Images

The unusual nature of the injury has prompted Ballarat veterinary experts to seek other opinions on the best course of treatment.

The seven-year-old was the subject of a massive Caulfield Cup plunge on Monday night with one bet of $30,000.

Admire Deus was bought from Japanese interests by Australian Bloodstock, which has owned a string of top horses includuing 2014 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist.