Gold Cup horse Corbetts Cross suffered a fatal injury during the showpiece event on Day Five of the Cheltenham Festival.
A statement read: “In our fifth race of the day, Corbett’s Cross was immediately attended to by our veterinary professionals, but sadly sustained a fatal injury. Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections.”
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