- A second horse, Get on George, was humanely euthanised at the Aintree Festival after pulling up during the William Hill Handicap Hurdle on Saturday.
- This follows the death of Gold Dancer on Friday after winning the Mildmay Novices’ Chase, bringing the total fatalities at this year's festival to two.
- ITV presenter Ed Chamberlin announced the news, conveying condolences to the horse's connections, including owner Sue Smith and groom Paul Riley.
- Despite recent safety improvements, such as changes to fencing and lowering hurdles, fatalities continue to occur at the event, with two horses also dying at last year's Festival.
- Animal Aid's Campaign Manager, Isobel McNally, criticised the event, stating that such deaths are predictable and preventable, calling for an end to horse racing.
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