Horse dies after first race at Cheltenham Festival
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first horse has died at the Cheltenham Festival after Shallwehaveonemore suffered a fatal injury following a fall at the last hurdle in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. In the first race of this year’s festival, with fans back for the first time since 2020, the horse suffered a nasty fall, with green screens quickly placed around the stricken five-year-old runner. “You have to feel so sorry for owner Steven Packham who’s had no luck at the Cheltenham Festival over the last few years. “Sad start to the Cheltenham Festival, that is.” While ITV added on Twitter: “Our deepest sympathies to all connections.” The 9/4 joint favourite Constitution Hill won the race, storming to victory by 22 lengths.
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