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  • February 19, 2015 at 19:59 #750634
    Bonanzaboy
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    I may have missed this horse but I can’t remember his death being recorded here. He was on our local news tonight because he’d been killed at Newcastle racecourse in a bumper. The holes hadn’t been filled in when the hurdles were removed for the bumper and he’d slipped into one and had to be put down. The racecourse were found culpable and I believe, fined. Just a young horse.

    February 20, 2015 at 13:54 #751554
    homersimpson
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    The racecourse banning picnics for H&S safety reasons leaving holes in the track. How coincidental :x RIP Hitman Harry :(

    February 20, 2015 at 15:20 #751563
    BlackGold
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    Yes, does seem to have missed being noted here. RIP.

    Article about it on Horse and Hound’s website. Seems ARC are dragging their feet over compensation to the poor owner.

    Racecourse blamed for horse’s death

    February 20, 2015 at 16:56 #751566
    RubyLight
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    Very good article BlackGold and thanks for posting it.

    Rest in Peace Hitman Harry and let me ask something:
    Why do the most inexperienced horses have to run in the worst possible ground?
    A bumper should be brought forward and being run at a much earlier stage on the racecard. It can be done and it should be done.

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