‘Horrible' scenes at Royal Ascot as ‘magnificent' horse Harry's Girl breaks down in first race on day two
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The injury cast a shadow over the opening contest on day two
THERE were 'horrible' scenes on day two at Royal Ascot as a 'magnificent' horse sadly suffered what looked a fatal injury in the first place.
The Richard Hannon-trained two-year-old filly Harry's Girl looked to hurt her leg badly in the opening Queen Mary sprint.
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ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin said the incident was 'horrible' - and cast a shadow over the contest won by Aidan O'Brien's True Love.
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