A second horse - Eclair Surf - has died after failing to recover from injuries sustained in the Randox Grand National, it was revealed today.
He was among the early favourites for the National, but suffered a heavy fall at the third fence in Saturday's race, which was won by Noble Yeats.
Eclair Surf's trainer, Emma Lavelle, announced the devastating news on Twitter on Sunday morning. "We are very sad to report that having sustained a traumatic head injury in yesterday's Grand National, Eclair Surf lost his fight this morning," she said, reports The Mirror. "He was looked after at the racecourse by a team of first-class vets before being transferred to Liverpool University who treated him all night, however very sadly it was not to be.
He was an incredibly special horse, loved by everyone and he will be missed terribly." Chris Proudman, Veterinary Advisor to Aintree Racecourse, said: "We were sad to learn that Eclair Surf had to be put to sleep this morning.
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