Hansard has suffered a fatal injury in the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham, marking the first death of a horse at this year's Festival. Eight-year-old Hansard, trained by Gary and Josh Moore, was a big outsider in the second race of day one, the Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase. A statement from Cheltenham Racecourse read: 'While running on the flat in the second race of the day, Hansard sustained a fatal injury. Hansard (right) was a big outsider in the second race at Cheltenham and suffered a fatal injuryTheir statement read: 'Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, we hope that each and every horse taking part comes through safely and well. We met with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on the eve of the Cheltenham Festival and will maintain daily contact throughout, highlighting the importance of this ongoing relationship'.

Source: Daily Mail March 10, 2026 15:33 UTC