Another horse, Bangers And Cash, sadly also passed away after suffering an injury during the race. Though the exact details of the incident are unclear, Cheltenham racecourse authorities confirmed that both deaths were due to “cardiac failure”, reports Metro.

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.

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.