A TIPPERARY technology company is set to expand its workforce after signing a lucrative deal to provide technology designed and manufactured by one of the world’s leading providers of vision systems.

Racing authorities in Australia are adamant the Melbourne Cup will not be affected by what is believed to be an equine influenza outbreak in Sydney.

The Melbourne Cup has been rocked by tragedy with the news that David Elsworth’s Wunderwood has been put down after a training mishap at Mornington racecourse in Melbourne.

English trainer David Elsworth’s Melbourne Cup hopeful Wunderwood has been put down after a training accident at Mornington racecourse in the Australian city.

Aidan O’Brien’s Yeats has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup, according to Racing Victoria Limited.