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Cheltenham Fight Sees Punches Thrown During Race on First Day of the Festival
Hansard fell during the Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase and was euthanised due to fatal injuries; the 2025 fatal injury rate was 0.22% of 86,300 runners.
- On Mar 10, 2026, Hansard suffered a fall in the Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase and was put down after veterinary assessment, the Jockey Club said.
- Safety measures including padded hurdles—estimated to cut fallers by 11%—have been introduced, with the fallers rate now at 80%, and the 2025 fatal injury rate at 0.22%.
- In the second race, Kargese triumphed, upsetting favourites Lulamba and Kopek Des Bordes, while ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin soon announced Hansard’s death; the horse was trained by Gary and Josh Moore.
- The Jockey Club said expert veterinary professionals attended immediately and the industry starts a detailed review of every fatality within 48 hours under the Horse Welfare Board.
- Over 80% of people report changed perceptions of horse welfare after centre visits, and since 2000 the racing industry has committed over £63 million while attracting five million attendees in 2025.
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