Grand National horse Get On George dies moments after pulling up with fatal injury

Get On George has been ‘humanely euthanised’ after pulling up on Grand National day at Aintree.

On the biggest day in the British racing calendar, the horse pulled up during the William Hill Handicap Hurdle and was quickly dismounted by jockey Jack Tudor.

The six-year-old was assessed by on-course veterinary staff but it has since been confirmed he has been put down.

Get On George is the second horse fatality at the festival after Gold Dancer was put down after winning the Mildmay Novices’ Chase on Friday.

Aintree Racecourse said in a statement statement: ‘Get on George was assessed on course by our expert veterinary team and it was decided the best course of action for the horse’s welfare was for him to be humanely euthanised. Our heartfelt condolences are with connections.’

ITV Racing host Ed Chamberlin broke the news to viewers shortly after Wade Out had crossed the line in first place.

‘Sorry for looking at my phone while you guys were talking there, but it’s the news about Get On George. He was pulled up and quickly dismounted,’ Chamberlin said.

‘Aintree say he was assessed on course by their expert veterinary team and it was decided the best course of action for the horse’s welfare was for him to be put down. It’s described as humanely euthanised.

‘They say their heartfelt condolences are with connections. We echo that, to the Parkinsons, the Smiths – Sue Smith actually owns the horse as well.

‘I always try to get the groom’s name, as you know, and it’s Riley, Paul Riley, who now has to deal with that. Our deepest sympathies to you all.’

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