Cheltenham Festival began today
Racehorse Shallwehaveonemore has died after being injured in the opening race of this year’s Cheltenham Festival.
The runner, owned by Gary Moore, was competing in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and fell at the final fence of the race – with the racecourse medical team quickly on scene to attend the fall.
However, after the race – which was won by Constitution Hill – it was announced that Shallwehaveonemore had been put down after suffering fatal injuries from the fall, as reported by the Mirror.
BREAKING:
Shallwehaveonemore is the first horse to die at the #CheltenhamFestival2022 this year, following a fatal injury 💔 #youbettheydie pic.twitter.com/lgqhpMSL9B— PETA UK (@PETAUK) March 15, 2022
Following the tragic news, Cheltenham Racecourse spokesperson said: “Sadly Shallwehaveonemore sustained an injury in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
“He was immediately attended to by our highly experienced veterinary team, but after extensive treatment it was determined that it was necessary to put the horse to sleep. Our thoughts are with his connections.”
Shallwehaveonemore competed on six occasions on UK racecourse, securing two victories. Last month, the racehorse triumphed at Sandown by an impressive 20-length.
Overall, the thoroughbred earned connections – which includes owner Steven Packham – just over £27,000.
More to follow…
