Horse dies on second day of Royal Ascot festival after Queen Mary Stakes fall
A horse has died on the second day of action at the 2025 Royal Ascot festival, it has been confirmed.
Harry's Girl, ridden by Sean Levey, suffered the fatal injury during the Queen Mary Stakes – the opening contest of Wednesday's packed bill, featuring six other races.
Tragically, it was only Harry's Girl's third race, with Richard Hannon-trained dame the having won on debut at Newmarket in April before an appearance at York in May.
But just seconds into the the Queen Mary Stakes, a five furlong event, Harry's Girl broke down, leaving spectators at Berkshire's iconic racecourse and aghast fearing the worst.
'Unfortunately, Harry's Girl suffered a fatal injury during The Queen Mary Stakes,' the official Ascot Racecourse account posted on X this afternoon.
'Our thoughts go out to all connections at this time.'
More to follow.
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