Two Horses Die At Grand National Steeplechase Including Race Favorite Synchronised
Posted on Apr 14, 2012 @ 08:13PM - 12 comments
Seventy thousand stunned spectators watched in horror as two horses were euthanized Saturday after they suffered terrible falls at the historic Grand National Steeplechase.
Synchronised and According to Pete both went down at the sixth fence, but at different parts of the race, held in the U.K.
“In both cases the horse incurred a fracture to the leg and the humane option was to put the injured horses down,” Tim Morris from the British Horseracing Authority said.
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“We will examine closely the circumstances which led to both incidents... and consider what measures can be taken to address the risk of a repeat in the future.”
Synchronised’s jockey Tony McCoy was unseated by his horse before the race causing a delay but after being “thoroughly checked” was given permission to join the line-up.
'Jack The Cat' Dies From His Injuries After Being Lost By American Airlines At JFK
Posted on Nov 07, 2011 @ 01:30PM - 10 comments
After spending two months stranded at JFK airport, Jack the Cat died on Sunday, just 12 days after being reunited with his owner, RadarOnline.com has learned.
The feline won the hearts of pet lovers and travelers alike when he escaped from his carry case after it toppled off a pile and opened in the American Airlines baggage area on August 25.
