L'Ami pulled up at Cheltenham

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Just wondering if anyone knows why L'Ami was pulled up during the cross country race at 4pm at Cheltenham?
 
He landed dodgy after one of the fences and was pulled up injured. I have seen one unconfirmed report that he is ok but nothing definite so far. My friends were at Sedgefield today and witnessed a first fence fatality in one of the races :(
 
I've wondered this elsewhere.
Couldn't see anything obviously wrong.
Someone on RP has said that it has been reported elsewhere that he is OK. I hope they are right. He's a favourite of mine.
 
TelH said:
He landed dodgy after one of the fences and was pulled up injured. I have seen one unconfirmed report that he is ok but nothing definite so far. My friends were at Sedgefield today and witnessed a first fence fatality in one of the races :(
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Saw that too. Was it definitely a fatality? I saw the screens were still up on circuit two.
There's another place I go that was speculating to that effect, but weren't sure.

After yesterday we need some good days I think :(
 
Connections of L'Ami told a friend he was ok. Pulled up a little lame behind but not too bad. A great shame particularly as he looked so well before the race.
 
alliersv1 said:
Saw that too. Was it definitely a fatality? I saw the screens were still up on circuit two.
There's another place I go that was speculating to that effect, but weren't sure.

After yesterday we need some good days I think :(
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My friends said yes it was :( They go to Sedgefield every time racing is on there.

I heard that yesterday there were a total of 4 fatalities :( :eek: We definitely need some good days. On a happier note Ruby had a great day today, here's hoping he brings Kauto home in front on Friday, that would lift everyone's spirits :)
 
Thanks for that oldvic ~ thought there'd be someone on here who'd have some connections lol..excellent riding by the jockey to pull up so quick ~ could have been worse if allowed to run on. Again, a shame cos he looked like running a good race up til this point
 
Dubs said:
Errm, it wouldn't raise my spirits! :p

I'd be happy to see him come in 2nd though, behind The Tank. :D
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Why's that, Dubs? I must say, you hide your partiality very well... It's just those subtle little touches that give the game away :D:p
 
The jockey really had to work to pull him up! Bet he was a git for the vet to examine - it's amazing how the jockeys can feel a problem before the horse really notices it (and before their action is visibly impaired)!
 
oldvic said:
Connections of L'Ami told a friend he was ok. Pulled up a little lame behind but not too bad. A great shame particularly as he looked so well before the race.
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Brilliant. Thanks for that. :)

TelH said:
My friends said yes it was :( They go to Sedgefield every time racing is on there.

I heard that yesterday there were a total of 4 fatalities :( :eek: We definitely need some good days. On a happier note Ruby had a great day today, here's hoping he brings Kauto home in front on Friday, that would lift everyone's spirits :)
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Thanks for the confirmation.
Yep, sadly there were 3 fatalities at Plumpton and one at Taunton on Monday. Was very grim indeed :(

I'm glad that it was fairly event free yesterday, even then my heart was still going like the clappers every time they set off. They go SO fast at Cheltenham it scares the wotsit out of me just sat on my sofa!!
Good to see Ruby get back on the scoreboard, and nice to see Choc too. He's had a rubbish time aswell of late.
I don't really care who wins the Gold cup, just want them all to come back ok, but if I HAD to have a tenner, it would be on Kauto :)
 
Another member of Team Denman here. :)
I have an added incentive as i have a £5 side bet with a colleague that whatever the overall placings Denman will come in ahead of Kauto. I'll be over joyed just to see them all come in safe though....
 
Another Team Denman here - didn't realise Sam would be back on. Pleased to hear that -I think they are a fab pair!!
 
Sorry, I didn't mean to hijack this thread, but can I just say, I am LOVING all you Denman lovers. :D :D :D

Really glad L'ami is ok btw.

Tbh, I was surprised to see him still racing. Not sure how old he is, but he seems to have been around forever.
A class horse, who owes racing nothing. I hope he is retired soon, and can live out the rest of his days hunting and having fun. :)
 
I'm being different and betting on What a Friend - another Nicholls trained and been aimed at this for a while, could a wild outsider jump in there? My tenner hopes so :P
 
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