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There were always rumours that Big Red’s heart might be a ring-in, the equine equivalent of the Shroud of Turin. It only adds to the mystique.

There were always rumours that Big Red’s heart might be a ring-in, the equine equivalent of the Shroud of Turin. It only adds to the mystique.

There were always rumours that Big Red’s heart might be a ring-in, the equine equivalent of the Shroud of Turin. It only adds to the mystique.

Almost 90 years since the death of the 1930 Melbourne Cup winner, the circumstances of the horse’s death remain wrapped in suspicion, mythology and confusion.

Almost 90 years since the death of the 1930 Melbourne Cup winner, the circumstances of the horse’s death remain wrapped in suspicion, mythology and confusion.

Several segments of the racehorse’s heart, which have been preserved for almost 90 years, underwent testing earlier this year, but the process was abruptly abandoned.

Several segments of the racehorse’s heart, which have been preserved for almost 90 years, underwent testing earlier this year, but the process was abruptly abandoned.

Almost 90 years since the death of the 1930 Melbourne Cup winner, the circumstances of the horse’s death remain wrapped in suspicion, mythology and confusion.

Several segments of the racehorse’s heart, which have been preserved for almost 90 years, underwent testing earlier this year, but the process was abruptly abandoned.

Almost 90 years since the death of the 1930 Melbourne Cup winner, the circumstances of the horse’s death remain wrapped in suspicion, mythology and confusion.