Melbourne Cup hero Verry Elleegant tragically dies from complications giving birth to her foal, leaving racing industry in mourning

• Verry Elleegant was an eleven-time winner of Group 1
• Including the 2020 Caulfield Cup and the 2021 Melbourne Cup
• Trainer and connections are left in shock

By Josh Alston for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 7:02 PM EST, February 18, 2024 | Updated: 7:10 PM EST, February 18, 2024

Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant has tragically passed away.

The eleven-time winner of Group 1 died ‘due to complications during the birth of her foal’ Racenet has reported.

Trainer Chris Waller said: ‘The news is now just filtering down to the stable staff and other close links who are processing this tragic news.’

“She was in wonderful hands at a farm that did everything they could for her, and we would like to thank them for their efforts for which we will be forever grateful,” Waller said.

“We all saw the courage she had over many seasons on the track, and she will never be forgotten by those close to her and the wider racing public who followed her career and loved her so much.”

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