How many died in this years Grand National?

Question

So one died, well actually was shot after falling "fatally" during the race and the other two was that the day before in the practise?

Does anyone know the names and the causes?

Answer 1

just 3

Answer 2

just 1 i think

Answer 3

Sadly Mckelvey was the horse who died in the National and 2 horses died in the Topham Chase on Friday, which is run over the Grand National fences.

Answer 4

I dont know how many but I think its time that they stopped the national. Why should poor defencless animals die just for peoples entertainment

Answer 5

McKelvey was the only horse to die in this years National.  However he did not break down, fall at a fence or suffer a heart attack.  He actually unseated his rider and continued to run with the rest of the field.

Unfortunately whilst he was running as a loose horse he took a different course and ran into some rails.  He could not get up and the decision was taken to put him to sleep.

Answer 6

Just the One Mckelvey i think it was

Answer 7

One horse...

Answer 8

Just the One Mckelvey, by what i heard he hit the rail on the outside of the running area and sadly had to be destroyed. : (

I know people say the National should be banned, but think how much money this event brings into the country with foreign nationals being over here spending their money and then TV braodcasts around the world.

Answer 9

I was wondering the same thing. It makes me feel ill when you see them fall. Bless them.

Answer 10

Just 1 horse

Answer 11

Horses or Jockeys?

Answer 12

onyl 1 died mcekvely...! unfortnately thats horse racing , and to enter horse in such a race there shall always be risks involved..! that horse did however come 2/3 rd lst yr..! so was a major credit to its owners