A horse has been put down at Aintree Racecourse, shortly after winning the second race of Ladies’ Day.
An Aintree Racecourse statement read: ‘The winner of our second race of the day, Gold Dancer, was pulled up after the line and dismounted.
‘He was immediately attended to by our expert veterinary team but sadly he could not be saved. Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections.’
Eddie O’Leary of owners Gigginstown said: ‘He’s been put down. He broke his back. It’s terribly sad for the horse. What could Paul Townend do? He felt fine, it was just when he pulled up that something was wrong.’
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Gold Dancer has died at Aintree after being put down – moments after winning his race
