Esme Cook looked after Abuffalosoldier who collapsed shortly after winning the 2.55 race, one of three horses to lose their lives at Sunday’s meeting

Three horses died in tragic circumstances at Cheltenham racecourse on Sunday, including one who collapsed moments after winning a race. The devastating events unfolded during the final day of the November Meeting,

Racing fans were left in shock after two horses died in the same race at Cheltenham on Sunday. Abuffalosoldier, ridden by Sean Bowen, produced a superb run to claim victory in the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase but collapsed just moments after crossing the finish line.

Disaster struck at Cheltenham on Sunday afternoon as Sean Bowen's Abuffalosoldier collapsed moments after winning the 2:55 race - the horse confirmed as passing away at the scene despite swift treatme

Abuffalosoldier collapsed immediately after winning the 2:55 at Cheltenham on Sunday - with medics rushing swiftly to its aid

Abuffalosoldier collapsed and died immediately after winning the 2:55 at Cheltenham on Sunday - part of the course's November schedule - with medics rushing to its aid and immediately surrounding it w

It left a sombre mood around CheltenhamCheltenham fans have been left horrified after a horse collapsed and died just

Tragedy struck at Cheltenham on Sunday afternoon as three horses had to be put down by on-course medics, including the winner of the fourth race.

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Sunday's third and final day of the November Meeting at Cheltenham is overshadowed by the death of three horses.

Tragedy overshadowed the Cheltenham meeting when three horses died – two in the same race. Abuffalosoldier collapsed and succumbed to a suspected cardiovascular issue shortly after winning the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase and after jockey Sean Bowen had just been interviewed by Alice Plunkett for ITV at the top of the pull-up area.