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No horses killed in this year's Grand National
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No horses killed in this year's Grand National
bb1 Sat Apr 06, 2013 5:20 pm
http://news.sky.com/story/1074798/grand-national-auroras-encore-wins-at-aintree
Grand National: Auroras Encore Wins At Aintree
Big outsider Auroras Encore cruises to a nine-length victory in the world's most famous steeplechase.
Ryan Mania has won on his first ride in the Grand National as he guided outsider Auroras Encore to a shock victory at Aintree racecourse.
The Scottish jockey gave a perfect ride to the 66/1 chance, beating home Welsh duo Cappa Bleu (12/1) and Teaforthree (10/1).
Auroras Encore showed stamina was his forte when he powered clear at the final fence and stormed up the run in to win by nine lengths.
"He gave me a dream ride, he's brilliant. I had the choice of two horses to ride, I wasn't sure which one to go for," said Mania.
"He loved every second of it, just class - he was second in the Scottish National last season. He made a couple of little mistakes then learned from them."
Auroras Encore's trainer Sue Smith was just the third woman to train a National winner.
"It's unbelievable, he gave him such a good ride," she said.
"I knew the ground was right for him and hoped everything else was. He stayed down the middle and had a bit of luck in running.
"I just feel sorry for the previous owners, who were wonderful and sold him because of ill health."
Mrs Smith, 65, trains 1,000ft up in the Yorkshire Moors in partnership with her husband, former British Olympic showjumper Harvey Smith.
After the shock victory, Mr Smith, said: "It's superb, absolutely spot-on."
A sell-out crowd of more than 70,000 gathered at Liverpool's Aintree racecourse to watch the 40 runners and riders compete in the world's most famous steeplechase.
Favourite Seabass, ridden by Katie Walsh and backed by a swell of public money in expectation of a first female jockey to ride a National winner, was never a threat.
Two other well-backed horses, On His Own under Katie Walsh's brother Ruby and Colberts Station with AP McCoy onboard, were among the 23 fallers.
The Grand National is worth £975,000 in prize money, making it one of the richest jump races in Europe.
Changes were made to the famous fences after four horses died in the last two years.
After the race, an Aintree spokesman said: "Forty horses and jockeys returned safe and sound following the John Smith's Grand National."
But a spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) said: "No horses died today, but two this week is two too many.
"Little Josh and Battlefront died for nothing more important than an afternoon's amusement.
Grand National: Auroras Encore Wins At Aintree
Big outsider Auroras Encore cruises to a nine-length victory in the world's most famous steeplechase.
Ryan Mania has won on his first ride in the Grand National as he guided outsider Auroras Encore to a shock victory at Aintree racecourse.
The Scottish jockey gave a perfect ride to the 66/1 chance, beating home Welsh duo Cappa Bleu (12/1) and Teaforthree (10/1).
Auroras Encore showed stamina was his forte when he powered clear at the final fence and stormed up the run in to win by nine lengths.
"He gave me a dream ride, he's brilliant. I had the choice of two horses to ride, I wasn't sure which one to go for," said Mania.
"He loved every second of it, just class - he was second in the Scottish National last season. He made a couple of little mistakes then learned from them."
Auroras Encore's trainer Sue Smith was just the third woman to train a National winner.
"It's unbelievable, he gave him such a good ride," she said.
"I knew the ground was right for him and hoped everything else was. He stayed down the middle and had a bit of luck in running.
"I just feel sorry for the previous owners, who were wonderful and sold him because of ill health."
Mrs Smith, 65, trains 1,000ft up in the Yorkshire Moors in partnership with her husband, former British Olympic showjumper Harvey Smith.
After the shock victory, Mr Smith, said: "It's superb, absolutely spot-on."
A sell-out crowd of more than 70,000 gathered at Liverpool's Aintree racecourse to watch the 40 runners and riders compete in the world's most famous steeplechase.
Favourite Seabass, ridden by Katie Walsh and backed by a swell of public money in expectation of a first female jockey to ride a National winner, was never a threat.
Two other well-backed horses, On His Own under Katie Walsh's brother Ruby and Colberts Station with AP McCoy onboard, were among the 23 fallers.
The Grand National is worth £975,000 in prize money, making it one of the richest jump races in Europe.
Changes were made to the famous fences after four horses died in the last two years.
After the race, an Aintree spokesman said: "Forty horses and jockeys returned safe and sound following the John Smith's Grand National."
But a spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) said: "No horses died today, but two this week is two too many.
"Little Josh and Battlefront died for nothing more important than an afternoon's amusement.
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Re: No horses killed in this year's Grand National
bb1 Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:07 pm
Sad to learn that the winning jockey has suffered an appalling accident this afternoon:
http://news.sky.com/story/1075035/jockey-ryan-mania-airlifted-to-hospital
Jockey Ryan Mania Airlifted To Hospital
4:03pm UK, Sunday 07 April 2013
Grand National-winning jockey Ryan Mania has been airlifted to hospital after he suffered a fall in a race this afternoon.
Mania was conscious as he was taken to RVI hospital in Newcastle for further further assessment on neck and back injuries.
He was reported in stable condition, though he was described as very sore after what appeared to be a kick between his shoulder blades.
His fall at Hexham occurred a day after he won on his first ride in the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool.
Clerk of the course James Armstrong said: "All I can say at the moment is he's conscious and talking, and he is being taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle for further assessment.
"Hopefully all will be fine but we won't have any more news until later."
Mania posing with Auroras Encore just hours before the accident
The Scotsman, who steered Auroras Encore to a famous 66-1 success, was linking up once again with trainer Sue Smith in the St John Lee Handicap Hurdle.
However, his mount Stagecoach Jasper came down early on the final circuit.
Some 25 minutes after the race, the 23-year-old Mania was still being attended to on the track by medics.
With the covers up, there was a delay to racing following the arrival of the air ambulance.
Mania was seen being put into the air ambulance on a spinal board before being taken to hospital.
Mania was riding at Hexham just hours after posing for photographs with Auroras Encore at his stables in West Yorkshire.
The jockey had to leave the photocall before the horse's traditional trip to the local pub in order to get to the Hexham meeting on time.
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http://news.sky.com/story/1075035/jockey-ryan-mania-airlifted-to-hospital
Jockey Ryan Mania Airlifted To Hospital
4:03pm UK, Sunday 07 April 2013
Grand National-winning jockey Ryan Mania has been airlifted to hospital after he suffered a fall in a race this afternoon.
Mania was conscious as he was taken to RVI hospital in Newcastle for further further assessment on neck and back injuries.
He was reported in stable condition, though he was described as very sore after what appeared to be a kick between his shoulder blades.
His fall at Hexham occurred a day after he won on his first ride in the Grand National at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool.
Clerk of the course James Armstrong said: "All I can say at the moment is he's conscious and talking, and he is being taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle for further assessment.
"Hopefully all will be fine but we won't have any more news until later."
Mania posing with Auroras Encore just hours before the accident
The Scotsman, who steered Auroras Encore to a famous 66-1 success, was linking up once again with trainer Sue Smith in the St John Lee Handicap Hurdle.
However, his mount Stagecoach Jasper came down early on the final circuit.
Some 25 minutes after the race, the 23-year-old Mania was still being attended to on the track by medics.
With the covers up, there was a delay to racing following the arrival of the air ambulance.
Mania was seen being put into the air ambulance on a spinal board before being taken to hospital.
Mania was riding at Hexham just hours after posing for photographs with Auroras Encore at his stables in West Yorkshire.
The jockey had to leave the photocall before the horse's traditional trip to the local pub in order to get to the Hexham meeting on time.
More follows...
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Re: No horses killed in this year's Grand National
lily Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:24 pm
Hope he is going to be well......
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Re: No horses killed in this year's Grand National
bb1 Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:39 pm
Terrible thing to happen after his success yesterday, Lily. I don't like the National, and won't pretend I do - far too many horses have died in the course of it.
None did yesterday, so hopefully, the organisers have finally got to grips with safety issues.
That's beside the point, I feel so sorry for the jockey, to have this happen after his amazing race yesterday.
None did yesterday, so hopefully, the organisers have finally got to grips with safety issues.
That's beside the point, I feel so sorry for the jockey, to have this happen after his amazing race yesterday.
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Re: No horses killed in this year's Grand National
lily Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:43 pm
Let's hope he makes a good and speedy recovery.
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Re: No horses killed in this year's Grand National
bb1 Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:26 pm
All is well - he's tweeting:
Jockey Ryan Mania will be detained in hospital overnight after he suffered a fall in a race - a day after winning the Grand National.
Mania, who undergoes an MRI scan in the morning, was conscious as he was taken to RVI hospital in Newcastle with neck and back injuries.
He was in a stable condition, though he was described as very sore after what appeared to be a kick between his shoulder blades.
He later tweeted from his hospital bed: "Thanks so much for all the messages. I'm grand. Staying in hospital to get another scan tomorrow then should be home.
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http://news.sky.com/story/1075035/ryan-mania-grand-national-winner-awaits-scan
Horses are rather large beasties to be kicked by....
Jockey Ryan Mania will be detained in hospital overnight after he suffered a fall in a race - a day after winning the Grand National.
Mania, who undergoes an MRI scan in the morning, was conscious as he was taken to RVI hospital in Newcastle with neck and back injuries.
He was in a stable condition, though he was described as very sore after what appeared to be a kick between his shoulder blades.
He later tweeted from his hospital bed: "Thanks so much for all the messages. I'm grand. Staying in hospital to get another scan tomorrow then should be home.
From:
http://news.sky.com/story/1075035/ryan-mania-grand-national-winner-awaits-scan
Horses are rather large beasties to be kicked by....
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