did any horses die in the grand national

It was reported that all those that fell got up.

However, I do think that two collapsed with heat exhaustion after the race. How true this is I don't know.
 
I heard one loose horse got free and collapsed with heat exhaustion but the vets got to it straightaway and treated it
 
McKelvey has pulled a tendon in his leg but is having regular spa treatments on it etc

Gallant Approach collapsed into the barriers and was concussed and was having on going treatment for it on the track so the last race of the day was cancelled. I think he's reported to be doing ok now
 
The 2007 Grand national meeting claimed the life of a second horse today (Friday) when Lord Rodney died in the two-and-three-quarter mile John Smith’s Topham Chase. He was one of five fallers at the Chair – the most punishing obstacle on the Grand National course, which stands 5ft 2inches high and is fronted by a large ditch. Only 15 of the 29 horses finished the race. Another faller, Patman Du Charmil, is fighting for his life.

i just found this but thoses horses wernt in the national
 
lol i just read another artical about past nationals... if any one saw the 2001 national when Paddys return took out 9 other horses.. hes retired at my yard!
 
It's common for horses to suffer injury at bog standard jumps meetings every day of the week, pretty much all year round. Unfortunately, some do end up being PTS as a result of their injuries.

Just because Cheltenham and the National are higher profile meetings, fatalities do tend to hit the headlines and cause more public outcry. As has been said plenty of times before, they could make the National itself safer by reducing the numbers and not allowing horses to take part which are clearly not going to get round, either because they won't stay the trip or because their jumping is suspect. This of course would make the race less of a spectacle and that would not be allowed to happen. They have already reduced fence height and have lessened the trappy drop elements around the course to make it more horse friendly, and limited the starters to 40.

Unfortunately, whenever horses are jumping at speed in a group there will be accidents and sadly some of them are fatal.
 
A bit more information about the horse that caused the abandonment of the final race:

"GRAPHIC APPROACH was standing up sipping water on Sunday night at the Royal Liverpool Veterinary College following his Grand National misadventure.

Owner Peter Orton said the next 48 hours would be crucial for the Charles Egerton-trained nine-year-old who was concussed and collapsed in front of the grandstands after falling at Bechers on the second circuit, jumping a rail, running loose and mowing down three onlookers.

“He's improving, and hopefully will eat very soon,” said Orton. ”Although his heartand body seem all right, it's too early for a clear prognosis.”

Both he and Egerton have praised both the racecourse executive and the college for the considerable care shown. The final race was abandoned while four vets fought to save the gelding's life. Orton added: “I do apologise to owners, trainers and jockeys with a runner in the bumper, but Aintree deserve full credit for putting the horse before commercial considerations. It reflects most creditably on racing.”

The three people knocked over are believed to have escaped with minor injuries."

Hope this puts your mind at rest.
 
According to the Daily Mail the three people knocked over by Graphic Approach were stewards and were treated for minor injuries. Brough Scott and an ex jockey were near the incident and calmed the horse removing his saddle and tight girth. They remained with the horse until the vets arrived and apparently were influential in helping to save his life. Mckelevey will be OK and will run again next year.
 
None.

One is still at Liverpool suffering from concussion but is making good progress.

And either the runner up or 3rd place did a leg after the finish but owners/trainers are expecting it to be back racing for next season
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top