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Re: Grand National 2022-YEATS Wins at 50/1-Second Horse DIES
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Eclair Surf Becomes Second Horse to Die From Injuries Sustained in Grand National
Eclair Surf failed to recover after a heavy fall at the third fence of the Aintree showpiece. The Irish-trained Discorama also suffered a fatal injury
Daily Mirror 10 APR 2022
Eclair Surf failed to recover from injuries sustained in the Grand National
A second horse has died after failing to recover from injuries sustained in the Randox Grand National.
Eclair Surf, who was among the market leaders for the race, suffered a heavy fall at the third fence in Saturday’s contest that was won by Noble Yeats.
His trainer Emma Lavelle announced the news on Twitter on Sunday morning.
“We are very sad to report that having sustained a traumatic head injury in yesterday's Grand National, Eclair Surf lost his fight this morning.
“He was looked after at the racecourse by a team of first-class vets before being transferred to Liverpool University who treated him all night, however very sadly it was not to be.
“He was an incredibly special horse, loved by everyone and he will be missed terribly.”
Chris Proudman, Veterinary Advisor to Aintree Racecourse, said: “We were sad to learn that Eclair Surf had to be put to sleep this morning. After his fall yesterday he was stabilised on course before walking onto transport back to the stables. Following further veterinary evaluation he was referred to Leahurst Equine Hospital last night. Everything possible will have been done for him and our thoughts are very much with those who loved and cared for him.”
Eclair Surf only just sneaked into the race on Thursday and was heavily backed by punters.
He won the Classic Chase at Warwick in January and was second in the Eider Chase at Newcastle
On Saturday night, just after 7.30pm, it was confirmed that Discorama had suffered a fatal injury.
His heartbroken trainer Paul Nolan tweeted: "We are heartbroken to have lost Discorama today at Aintree. Bryan pulled him up due to injury. Our condolences to his owners Andrew Gemmell & Tom Friel."
About half an hour after the National, the racecourse’s preliminary statement said that all horses had returned to the stables although some were being "assessed".
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