An eight-year-old bay gelding named Springwell Bay sustained a fatal injury during The Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Racing Festival. Despite immediate attention from veterinary professionals, the horse could not be saved.

Animal Aid, an animal rights campaigner, expressed sadness over Springwell Bay’s death and criticized the racing industry for allowing such incidents to occur. The organization highlighted the growing death toll of horses in horse racing events.

Condolences poured in from users on social media platforms like X, with many expressing sympathy for Springwell Bay’s connections and the team at Jonjo’s. The loss of the talented horse was deeply felt by the racing community.