Jumpers fight it out at Warrnambool during the 2014 Grand Annual Steeplechase. Picture: Ian Currie

The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses on Wednesday called on the Andrews government to strip Thursday’s meeting of its two jumps races, including the Annual.

The catalyst was the death of Bring Back, who crashed heavily in a hurdle race and was euthanized.

Jockey Martin Kelly was thrown from the saddle as Abebe stumbled in the Decron Hurdle at Warrnambool on Wednesday. Both jockey and horse were not injured in the incident. Picture: Wayne LudbeySource:News Corp Australia

Bring Back’s death has been the sole fatality of this year’s three-day meeting.

Pakula, who was on track, said “that won’t be happening’’ when advised of the group’s demand.

A small but vocal group of protesters assembled at the main entrance of the track on Wednesday and more are expected Thursday, off the back of Bring Back’s death.

Bring Back fractured his shoulder in the fall, at the eighth obstacle in a 3200m maiden hurdle.

Two other horses, Abebe and Artie’s Gold also lost their riders.

At the 10th jump, Abebe crashed and Artie’s Gold ran into him, dislodging his rider Paul Hamblin. Artie’s Gold fell to the ground before climbing to his feet.

Those horses — and all three riders — were unharmed.

Two horses died at the same meeting last year.

Racing Minister Martin Pakula has resisted calls to cancel tomorrow’s Grand Annual at Warrnambool. Picture: Hamish BlairSource:News Corp Australia

Bring Back’s jockey Christopher Brown said his mount put in a big leap, over reached and fell.

Racing Victoria said it was “saddened’’ by Bring Back’s demise, which was referred to the Jumps Review Panel to “consider the circumstances and any potential safety enhancements that can be made.’’

RV spokesman Paul Bloodworth said: “the sport of jumps racing has significantly improved its safety record over the past seven years with the fatality rate more than halved.’’

Originally published as Pakula rejects call to cancel jumps