Corbetts Cross dies after Gold Cup fall at Cheltenham Festival

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Gold Cup horse Corbett’s Cross has died after suffering a fatal injury during the feature race at Cheltenham Festival.

The iconic race, which saw odds-on favourite Galopin Des Champs beaten and denied a famous hat-trick by Inothewayurthinkin, was left with a sad finish after a heavy fall for Corbett’s Cross.

A statement from Cheltenham read: “In our fifth race of the day, Corbett’s Cross was immediately attended to by our veterinary professionals, but sadly sustained a fatal injury. Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections.”

It is the second horse of the week to die after Springwell Bay on Thursday.

More to follow…