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Running away with a big prize for connections who I imagine rarely have one has good as this  .

wouldn't have beaten the winner imo but v sad sight RIP

Delayed the start, had to be reshod. Hope that had nothing to do with what happened. Horse was running a blinder. Heartbreaking for owners.

Not the first time I have seen a reshod horse breakdown in the race; is it a coincidence?

I remember Sir Erec in the 2019 Triumph Hurdle. Stood for ages like a lamb being reshod then broke a leg early in the race. Does make you wonder..?

you would hope that the BHA have stats on this

over to you BHA...

Too much of a coincidence for the re shoeing not to be a factor. If the racing industry really cares about equine welfare they must take a serious look at this as it’s far from the first time it’s happened.

When the shoe is lost maybe it’s slightly damages a joint or tendon before it’s had time to recover.

Before the horse reappeared in January, he'd been off for over a year, so perhaps there have been physical issues previously?