Horse dies at Cheltenham races after collapsing simply yards after the end line

A horse has died at Cheltenham races after collapsing yards after the finishing line. 

Seven-year-old Typhoon Flyer, trained by Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole, finished sixth in the Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle on Wednesday before slumping after the finish. 

The news was confirmed by ITV Racing, who posted on social media: ‘Some sad news to bring you, Typhoon Flyer collapsed after finishing the Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle, he was attended to by the veterinary team at Cheltenham, but sadly couldn’t be saved.

‘Our thoughts are with connections at this time.’

A 6-1 outsider in the 2.05 race, Typhoon Flyer enjoyed a brilliant rub and led for much of the contest. However, he was overtaken before Cheltenham’s famous run-in and struggled to the finish. 

The race was was won by Nicky Henderson’s 11-4 favourite East India Express under Freddie Gordon. More to follow.  

Seven-year-old Typhoon Flyer, trained by Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole, finished sixth in the Kingston Stud Handicap Hurdle

He enjoyed a brilliant run in the contest before being overtaken late on and fading before finish