suffolkmare
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Sadly lost today when romping home. A freak accident that left the crowd shocked and took the edge of the win for Guitar Pete. Thoughts and condolences to all connections, RIP Starchitect 😢
It was horrible to watch, especially as the horse was in such a commanding position that only the final fence stood between him and a very good victory.
I thought Simon Holt's commentary was exemplary in tone and mood as he called home the eventual winner, as was the cameraman, who was very quick in his / her reaction that something had gone very wrong, and adjusted the angle.
Ryan Day's winner's interview was very composed and mature in expressing his thoughts to the connections of the stricken horse were foremost in comparison to what was one of the biggest wins of his, and his mount's, career.