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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Shane Ireland & Thomas George

Hill Sixteen dies after falling during the Grand National

A horse has died after falling during this year's Grand National race.

Hill Sixteen fell during the opening stages of the race at Aintree and suffered fatal injuries. The 10-year-old was being ridden by jockey Ryan Mania.

A Jockey Club spokesperson said: "Sadly, while racing in the Grand National, Hill Sixteen sustained an unrecoverable injury. Our sincere sympathies are with connections."

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