A horse has died following a race at the Grand National on Ladies Day. Solwara One, ridden by jockey Sam Twiston-Davies, died following the 1.45pm race at Aintree on Friday, April 8.
A second horse, Elle Est Belles, has since died at the festival after suffering a suspected heart attack on Saturday. You can read the full story here.
Racehorse trainer Neil Mulholland confirmed the news after the race on Friday, writing on Twitter: "Unfortunately we lost Solwara One today due to an injury, very sad." The Liverpool Echo report that the RSPCA said: "We are deeply saddened and concerned after the death of Solwara One at the Aintree Grand National Meeting. The death of any horse is always one too many so it is crucial that steps are taken to reduce the risk of such tragedies occurring."
