Gordon Elliott: Irish racing authorities to investigate 'appalling' dead horse photo
The photo involved the trainer and a horse which had died from a suspected heart attack.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is 'appalled' by the image that was 'taken some time ago' and will investigate it.
The BHA said: "The BHA is appalled by the image that appeared this weekend. We expect all those in our sport to demonstrate respect for horses, on the racecourse, in the training yard, on the gallops, and wherever they have horses in their care.
Elliott, a three-time Grand National winner, including twice with Tiger Roll, is a leading name in the sport based in County Meath. His other triumph at Aintree was with Silver Birch in 2007.
Social Zone reaction
“These horses have given me a life that I’m privileged to have, and it just makes me really sad.”
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) March 1, 2021
An emotional @mickfitzg addresses the unfolding story surrounding Gordon Elliott with @TonyEnnis11 pic.twitter.com/3tfPKfNfGP
BREAKING NEWS...
— The Winners Enclosure (@TWEnclosure) March 1, 2021
Betfair have confirmed they will no longer be working with Gordon Elliott with immediate effect.
The fall out has begun... pic.twitter.com/v25UiLJZ9Y
Michael O'Leary: "We accept Gordon’s sincere, profound and unreserved apology and we will continue to support him and his team at Cullentra"
— Racing TV (@RacingTV) March 1, 2021
Gigginstown House Stud vow to support Gordon Elliott after shocking photo 👇
HWB statement regarding image of Gordon Elliott pic.twitter.com/EUZlEmJ35Y
— Horse Welfare Board (@WelfareBoard) March 1, 2021
Grand National and Gold Cup winning jockey Mick Fitzgerald tells Sky Sports Racing he was saddened by the photo of Gordon Elliott sat on a dead horse.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 1, 2021