TRAGEDY struck Cheltenham races as horse Typhoon Flyer died after collapsing yards past the finish line.
The Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole-trained seven-year-old had just finished sixth in a handicap hurdle.
Beaten 15 lengths under 3lb claiming jockey Luke Scott, 6-1 Typhoon Flyer went down after the post.
Sadly his injury proved fatal, with ITV Racing tweeting: “Some sad news to bring you, Typhoon Flyer collapsed after finishing the Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle, he was attended to by the veterinary team at Cheltenham, but sadly couldn’t be saved.
“Our thoughts are with connections at this time.”
More to follow.
