I thought it was now called the old water jump before the railway fence, I thought it doesn’t have water in it anymore
Thistle Ask update
BHA veterinary officer Amy Hawthorn has just appeared on Racing TV to discuss the fatal injury suffered by Thistle Ask in the Celebration Chase.
“It was a horrid incident,” she said. “He came into the water jump and took off on what looked to be quite an awkward stride and then suffered a fracture in his left leg.
“There were three vets with him straight away who were able to sedate him so he wasn’t in any pain. They quickly reached the decision, which is in the best interests of the horse, to euthanise. On first look it seems like this was an unfortunate accident relating to the take off.”
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