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Have just read on www.racingpost.com , a statement from JP McManus, about Synchronised and the GN. Its a touching words, and also Synchronised has been laid to rest at Jackdaws Castle, where he was trained, which I think is lovely, and very fitting for such a brave horse. How can peop[le say they don't care, when clearly they do?
Sorry I'm no good at doing links, but if you go to the website, you can read it.
 
Here you go. :)



JP McMANUS on Tuesday night spoke for the first time about "the deep sadness and devastation" caused by the loss of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Synchronised in the John Smith's Grand National on Saturday.

In a statement delivered in conjunction with Jonjo O'Neill, Tony McCoy and the owner's racing manager Frank Berry, McManus deflected any criticism levelled at Aintree and declared that what happened to Synchronised was the result of a freak accident rather than any fault of the racecourse.

He said: "Jonjo, AP, Frank and I, and all our families, feel a deep sadness and sense of devastation about the loss of the horse and we will always cherish the memory of how great he was in winning the Gold Cup at the festival the previous month.

"What happened to him appears to be nothing more than a freak accident as his fall did not cause him to lose his life; it was running around loose afterwards. It remains difficult to understand how it happened but regrettably it did.

"However, we all remain huge supporters of the Grand National despite all the sadness, as it is a truly fantastic spectacle that is viewed by millions on TV around the world. It should not be devalued in any way."


McManus added: "Emotions ran high on Saturday for everyone involved and I would personally like to thank Aintree for all their helpfulness, kindness and consideration in the aftermath of what turned out to be a very exciting race for the connections of Neptune Collonges.

"Two years ago we all felt the elation and sheer joy of standing in the winner's circle after Don't Push It took the prize. Luckily he is still with us and relishing his retirement, so we all know what a special feeling it is to win what is the world's greatest steeplechase.

"Racing is full of ups and downs because it is a very competitive sport, but in any sport things happen over which nobody has any real control. Sometimes it can be for the good and sometimes, such as Saturday, it can be for the bad."

Synchronised had landed his first Grade 1 when winning the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown in December and also among his nine successes were hard fought victories in the Midlands and Welsh Nationals.

McManus concluded: "Losing any horse is very sad but one as brave as Synchronised is a very big loss for all involved. He has been laid to rest at Jackdaws Castle, a place where he was much loved by all and where he thrived from the first day he went into training.

"He has left us all with amemory of what a superb equine athlete he was and his name is etched deep in the annals of jumping history as the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. We are all very proud of what he achieved for us and the sport as a whole."
 
JP McMANUS on Tuesday night spoke for the first time about "the deep sadness and devastation" caused by the loss of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Synchronised in the John Smith's Grand National on Saturday.


In a statement delivered in conjunction with Jonjo O'Neill, Tony McCoy and the owner's racing manager Frank Berry, McManus deflected any criticism levelled at Aintree and declared that what happened to Synchronised was the result of a freak accident rather than any fault of the racecourse.

He said: "Jonjo, AP, Frank and I, and all our families, feel a deep sadness and sense of devastation about the loss of the horse and we will always cherish the memory of how great he was in winning the Gold Cup at the festival the previous month.

"What happened to him appears to be nothing more than a freak accident as his fall did not cause him to lose his life; it was running around loose afterwards. It remains difficult to understand how it happened but regrettably it did.

"However, we all remain huge supporters of the Grand National despite all the sadness, as it is a truly fantastic spectacle that is viewed by millions on TV around the world. It should not be devalued in any way."


McManus added: "Emotions ran high on Saturday for everyone involved and I would personally like to thank Aintree for all their helpfulness, kindness and consideration in the aftermath of what turned out to be a very exciting race for the connections of Neptune Collonges.

"Two years ago we all felt the elation and sheer joy of standing in the winner's circle after Don't Push It took the prize. Luckily he is still with us and relishing his retirement, so we all know what a special feeling it is to win what is the world's greatest steeplechase.

"Racing is full of ups and downs because it is a very competitive sport, but in any sport things happen over which nobody has any real control. Sometimes it can be for the good and sometimes, such as Saturday, it can be for the bad."

Synchronised had landed his first Grade 1 when winning the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown in December and also among his nine successes were hard fought victories in the Midlands and Welsh Nationals.

McManus concluded: "Losing any horse is very sad but one as brave as Synchronised is a very big loss for all involved. He has been laid to rest at Jackdaws Castle, a place where he was much loved by all and where he thrived from the first day he went into training.

"He has left us all with amemory of what a superb equine athlete he was and his name is etched deep in the annals of jumping history as the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup. We are all very proud of what he achieved for us and the sport as a whole."
 
Thank you for posting that. It was nicely written.
I think for any of us to say the men and women who send these gorgeous creatures out to race don't care, is unkind and unjustified.
My heart goes out to all associated with Syncronised and According to Pete and hope the two of them are having a ball jumping clouds over the bridge.
 
Bumblelion don't forget the grey who had a heart attack back in his stable after the race. But really can't remember his name, how bad is that
 
It was Chicago Grey that had a heart attack after he fell in the race. Not sure if he was still on the course or if it was afterwrds in his stable, but in any case it takes the death toll for this year to three.

ETA: I am not sure if Chicago Grey actually died as there are conflicting stories. Anyone know?
 
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i have to say i thought that this was just a rumour and that Chicago Grey is actually fine? I'm sure if he had of died the anti GN crowd would have been shouting it from the roof tops in all the papers?
 
It is weird that nobody has mentioned him but he was named with the other 2 on the news which seemed odd if it wasn't true and said what happened that it was after race back in his stable at the race course. But surely if that wasn't true they would off corrected that? But iv heard nothing since
 
Chicago Grey is fine. He is back at home and was on the ferry when this tweet started. He landed after jumping the chair when loose and stood on his reins and so then people decided he was injured and posted random rumours all over the internet because he came to an abrupt halt!!!
 
Well I'm sorry to dissapoint you all. I have it first hand from a lad who work's for Gordon. The horse is back home and is fine. Why do people alway's wan't to believe the worst in every situation?

I take twitter with a pinch of salt and the BBC should get their facts straight first before they broadcast anything.
 
thatsmygirl said:
U would expect BBC news that night to get it right though wouldn't you?
ESP to go as far as saying how he died
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Having been misquoted in the press on many an occasion, sadly, what I expect of the press is that they will 1% of the time get it wrong, and the other 99% they will make it up to create a better story!

Glad horse ok.
 
Well the next time I hear a horse has died at the races on the news little squirrel I won't want to believe the worst now will I! so won't believe it.
 
Oh my I shouldnt have read that, bought tears to my eyes :(
How lovely of them to do that & such a fitting tribute to him, RIP.
 
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