Gold Cup horse Corbett’s Cross has died after suffering a fatal injury during the feature race at Cheltenham Festival.
The iconic race, which saw odds-on favourite Galopin Des Champs beaten and denied a famous hat-trick by Inothewayurthinkin, was left with a sad finish after a heavy fall for Corbett’s Cross.
A statement from Cheltenham read: “In our fifth race of the day, Corbett’s Cross was immediately attended to by our veterinary professionals, but sadly sustained a fatal injury. Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections.”
It is the second horse of the week to die after Springwell Bay on Thursday, with Cheltenham Festival criticised by animal rights campaigners.
Springwell Bay suffered a heavy fall in the Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap, and was attended to by veterinary professionals on the course.
ITV presenter Ed Chamberlain shared the sad news about Corbett’s Cross, describing it as “a sad postscript to the race”.
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