Grand National faller Cape Gentleman has succesfully undergone surgery on a tendon injury following the race on Saturday.
The horse was one of 22 none-finishers during the prestigious race with Hill Sixteen sadly dying as a result of their fall. During the course of the festival the lives of two other horses were also lost.
According to the British Horseracing Authority, the Grand National's rate of equine fatality is considerably higher than average with seven out of 439 horses taking part between 2000 and 2010 dying as a result of their involvement. This is compared with four deaths for every 1,000 horses across other steeplechase races.
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In a tweet from trainer John Shark Hanlon it was confirmed that Cape Gentleman had undergone a succesful surgery. Broadcaster and writer Nick Luck also tweeted to confirm the good news, he added. "He will recouperate in Ireland before retiring with his new owner in the USA."
The 2023 Grand National was affected by animal rights protestors who managed to evade security and enter the track. This led to a 15-minute delay to the start of the race.
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