Jumps racing is again under the microscope with the death of a horse at Moonee Valley, the first fatality since the sport resumed late last month.Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) suspended jumps racing in the state after three horses were killed at the Warrnambool carnival in the first week of May.The governing body allowed it to resume three weeks later with new rules and modifications to the jumps courses.But the death of Whatsourgo who fell at the last obstacle in the Ted Best Hurdle at Moonee V

Jumps racing is again under the microscope with the death of a horse at Moonee Valley, the first fatality since the sport resumed late last month.

Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) suspended jumps racing in the state after three horses were killed at the Warrnambool carnival in the first week of May.

The governing body allowed it to resume three weeks later with new rules and modifications to the jumps courses.

But the death of Whatsourgo who fell at the last obstacle in the Ted Best Hurdle at Moonee Valley on Saturday has reignited animal activists who want the sport banned.

Animal welfare organisation Animals Australia said new measures imposed by RVL had failed to reduce the risks faced by jumps horses.

"The death of Whatsourgo is proof that the measures introduced just one month ago by Racing Victoria to make 'jumps racing less hazardous' have totally failed," Animals Australia executive director Glenys Oogjes said in a statement.

"Jumps racing is still a recipe for disaster - the hazards are inherent when you force horses to gallop and negotiate obstacles."

Whatsourgo stumbled when he landed and broke his shoulder. He was subsequently euthanased.

A spokeswoman from RVL said the incident would be referred to the Jumps Review Panel on Wednesday.

The Panel will also look at the circumstances involving three horses which fell in the Maiden Steeplechase at Casterton on Sunday.

Riri and Flying Corkscrew came down at the second last fence while Ancient Faeroe made a faulty jump at the last.

All three came out of the incidents relatively unscathed.

Two horses, Al Garhood and Reach, were eased out of the Open Steeplechase event at Casterton in accordance with the new rules which state tired horses must not be ridden out to the finish.

Al Garhood and Reach will also be referred to the Jumps Review Panel.

The Panel will make a report to the board of RVL which meets on July 2.

South Australia is the only other state to conduct jumps racing.