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JP McManus-owned horse dies following fall

Itstimetomoveon sadly died after falling at the last in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary on Tuesday.

The JP McManus-owned six-year-old (4/1) led at the time by a length to Let's Go Champ (4/9 f), but the fatal fall left the odds-on favourite clear as he went on to score by eight and a half lengths under local jockey Rachael Blackmore for trainer Henry de Bromhead.

Itstimetomoveon was having his fifth run over hurdles in Division 1 of the Welcome To Tipperary Maiden Hurdle for trainer Padraig Roche, with jockey Aidan Kelly on board.

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He led for most of the race after going in front after the first hurdle and although he was being ridden ahead of the last flight, he did still have an advantage over the favourite when falling.

Let's Go Champ was chased home by Kansas City Star (10/3), while Pray Tell (33/1) was back in third.

Speaking after the race, Blackmore said: "He picked up, but there was definitely going to be a battle on after the last.

"He handled the ground, but it is getting summery. He has had his problems and hopefully he'll progress from that."

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