News · 11 April 2026
One horse dies at Grand National Festival
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A horse died at the Grand National Festival after winning its race, leading to its immediate put down. Gold Dancer suffered a broken back during the Mildmay Novices' Chase on day two of the Aintree meeting, moments after crossing the finish line. Vets attended the seven-year-old horse at the racecourse, but sadly, it could not be saved, as confirmed by Aintree Racecourse.
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