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A horse has died after suffering an injury at the Grand National race leaving his trainer 'heartbroken.' Discorama was pulled up before the 13th fence of the Aintree race today (Saturday 9 April).
His devastated trainer, Paul Nolan, confirmed on social media on Saturday evening that the injury had sadly proved fatal. He said on Twitter: "We are heartbroken to have lost Discorama today at Aintree. Bryan pulled him up due to injury. Our condolences to his owners Andrew Gemmell and Tom Friel."
Following the race, all horses returned to the stables and no serious medical concerns were reported regarding any jockeys. However, a tragic update was given following further assessment by the Aintree veterinary team, the Mirror reports.
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Professor Chris Proudman, Veterinary Advisor to Aintree Racecourse, said: "After the race, Discorama, who had pulled up while travelling on the flat between fences, was assessed further in Aintree’s veterinary treatment facility within the stables.
"Very sadly we determined that he had sustained an untreatable pelvic injury and it has now been necessary to put him to sleep on welfare grounds. Our thoughts are with his connections."
Discorama, who was trained in Ireland, won two races his his career, at Naas and Fairyhouse. Outside of his home country, he competed in many big races, including last year's Grand National.
He finished seventh on that occasion, as Rachael Blackmore became the first female rider to win the £1million race on Minella Times. Discorama ran at the Cheltenham Festival on three occasions, finishing in the places each time.
He was the runner-up in the 2018 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap
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