It's tough for Paul Townend
If he PULLS UP Gold Dancer (FAV) when he's 15 lengths clear at the last he would be getting crucified
Because he didn't & there's green screens & GD doesn't survive he is going to be dragged through the mud
Horrible, difficult situation he's in
@sevenbarrows RIP, Hopefully you have learnt to not hold a horse up so much. Nico is going to cause more serious harm if he isn't taken off these horses
We have very sadly lost the battle to overcome Sir Gino’s ailment and he has had to be put to sleep at the veterinary hospital this morning.
He has been fighting from severe deep-seated infections that he had overcome last year prior to his brilliant return in the Christmas Hurdle but this time it had spread too far although his fractured pelvis was healing well.
He was not only brilliant but one of the nicest kindest horses you could ever wish to see and this leaves an awful hole in Seven Barrows this morning and a very sad day for Joe & Marie Donnelly. They have had some wonderful horses over the years and they both care so much for them so losing such a young star with his life in front of him is particularly cruel.
Sir Gino was unbeaten in all his 7 starts including 3 Grade 1’s over hurdles and an amazing display in a Grade 2 Chase on his one and only start over fences.
We would have to say that he was just at least as good as any of all the amazing horses we have been lucky enough to have trained. Unforgettable in every way.
Today we saw the few horses who made it to the finish line at the Scottish Grand National violently whipped, while multiple horses fell or pulled up injured.
We cannot call ourselves a nation of animal lovers while turning a blind eye to the violence of horse racing.
Over the last week, this industry has exposed its grim reality to the viewing public. This cruelty won’t end until racing is halted for good.