Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury in Aintree victory - Reuters
Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury in Aintree victory Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"Year after year we see horses dying at Aintree for people’s entertainment and a cheap bet."
— Emma Slawinski , Activist
"The horse jumped and slipped and lost his back end."
— James Given , Executive
"Year after year we see horses dying at Aintree for people’s entertainment and a cheap bet. Sadly, Gold Dancer is the latest victim of this heartless spectacle which flies in the face of animal welfare."
— Emma Slawinski , Activist
"The horse jumped and slipped and lost his back end."
— James Given , Executive
"Unfortunately he broke his back and they put him down."
— Eddie O’Leary , Executive
"That was a good run. They both took each other on a little bit, but there’s a lot to look forward to with him."
— Paul Nicholls , Athlete
"Hopefully he can keep on improving, pick up some nice handicaps along the way like the Hennessy (Coral Gold Cup) and then potentially maybe run in a King George, I was very pleased with him."
— Harry Cobden , Athlete
"He maybe would have been better off on yesterday’s ground, it has just tightened up a bit overnight."
— Jamie , Other
Key People
Eddie O'Leary is associated with Gigginstown House Stud, which owned Gold Dancer.
Chief Executive at the League Against Cruel Sports.
Gary is the father of Jamie, who provided insights about Salver's performance.
Harry Cobden is a jockey who competed in the same race.
Director of equine health and welfare for the British Horseracing Authority.
Jamie is an assistant to his father and mentioned observations on race conditions.
Paul Nicholls is a respected horse trainer known for his successful racing career.
A professional jockey acclaimed for his victories in major equestrian events.
A renowned horse trainer known for his successes in major horse races.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPZzJrRzN5eUpjUkhCQ3hFMzJQVER6Qkg0MGhCM2Rvb0Z6Vlo1anJreTBkcTVHbktFcFZfdDg2Qk5Ick1pMXVZaE9CQk9VdlpPUHVwNWRudnFzSk1qUGdISG9zWVRBeUpHUUlqNTN4VDRZVGI2ektsaTN0dTFEWERzQmY0d0FISkV0NWk3VHR5VnduOURSV2c?oc=5" target="_blank">Gold Dancer suffers fatal injury in Aintree victory</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Gold Dancer suffered a fatal injury during the William Hill Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree after landing badly jumping the second fence from home, despite winning the race by four and three-quarter lengths.
Gold Dancer was euthanised after suffering a broken back winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on the second day of the Grand National Meeting at Aintree on Friday.
Connections reflected on a 'hollow victory' after Gold Dancer suffered a fatal injury in winning the William Hill Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree.
Gold Dancer has died on the second day of the Grand National event at Aintree Racecourse today. The horse sustained a fatal injury at the final fence during Ladies Day.
Gold Dancer was euthanised after suffering a broken back winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase on the second day of the Grand National Meeting at Aintree on Friday.
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