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List of equine fatalities in the Grand National

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List of equine fatalities in the Grand National

This is a list of equine fatalities in the Grand National (88 as of 2024), an annual steeplechase horse racing event held at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool. The Grand National is a National Hunt handicap race that is held over a distance of 4 miles and 3½ furlongs, with a field of 34 horses jumping 30 fences. According to the British Horseracing Authority, modern steeplechase races have an average of just over 4 equine fatalities for every 1,000 horses taking part in a race. The Aintree Grand National yielded 7 equine fatalities out of 439 horses taking part between 2000 and 2010, a rate of almost 16 equine fatalities per 1,000 horses taking part (or 0.64 fatalities per race of 40 horses). In the five years to 2023, the fatality rate has risen by one-third, averaging 25 equine fatalities per 1,000 horses taking part (or one fatality per race of 40 horses).

Tables

· List of fatalities
2025
2025
Year
2025
Horse
Celebre D'Allen
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Pulled up
Going
Good-soft
Ran
34
Details
Pulled up on the run-in, died two days later. Jockey Micheal Nolan was given a ten-day ban prior to the horse's death for continuing to race despite the horse showing signs of tiring.
2023
2023
Year
2023
Horse
Hill Sixteen
Fence No.
1
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
39
Details
Fell at first and sustained "unrecoverable injury". The fence was skipped on the second lap.
2022
2022
Year
2022
Horse
Eclair Surf
Fence No.
3 (& 19)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good-soft
Ran
40
Details
Fell at 3rd fence, was stabilised and taken back to the stables, only to be euthanised the day after due to head trauma.
2022
2022
Year
2022
Horse
Discorama
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Pulled up
Going
Good-soft
Ran
40
Details
Pulled up before the 13th fence, was found to have incurred a pelvic injury and was euthanised.
2021
2021
Year
2021
Horse
The Long Mile
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Pulled up
Going
Good-soft
Ran
40
Details
Was euthanised after the race.
2019
2019
Year
2019
Horse
Up For Review
Fence No.
1
Fate
Brought down
Going
Good-soft
Ran
40
Details
Jumped successfully but was brought down by another fallen horse. The fence was skipped in the subsequent lap.
2012
2012
Year
2012
Horse
Synchronised
Fence No.
11 (& 26)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Fell at Becher's Brook but continued running riderless until the 11th fence where he fractured his right-hind tibia and fibula and was euthanised.
2012
2012
Year
2012
Horse
According to Pete
Fence No.
(6 &) 21
Fate
Brought down
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Fractured his left-fore humerus and was euthanised as a result of the fall on the second lap at Becher's Brook. Was the 21st fence because the fifth fence was skipped on the second lap as a jockey was being treated after falling during the first lap.
2011
2011
Year
2011
Horse
Ornais
Fence No.
4
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. Under a new rule implemented, the horses skipped this fence on the next lap.
2011
2011
Year
2011
Horse
Dooneys Gate
Fence No.
6
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Fractured his thoracolumbar upon falling and was euthanised. Horses skipped this fence on the second lap.
2009
2009
Year
2009
Horse
Hear The Echo
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Collapsed
Going
Good-soft
Ran
40
Details
Collapsed on the run-in and died.
2008
2008
Year
2008
Horse
McKelvey
Fence No.
While running riderless
Fate
Collided with barrier
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Unseated rider at 20th fence and continued running riderless until he collided with railings, was unable to regain his feet due to injuries, and was euthanised.
2007
2007
Year
2007
Horse
Graphic Approach
Fence No.
While running riderless
Fate
Collapsed
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Fell at Becher's Brook but continued running riderless before collapsing with concussion; he was euthanised several days later.
2006
2006
Year
2006
Horse
Tyneandthyneagain
Fence No.
1 (& 17)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good-soft
Ran
40
Details
Continued running riderless until falling later, was diagnosed with a spinal injury and was euthanised.
2003
2003
Year
2003
Horse
Goguenard
Fence No.
(3 &) 19
Fate
Brought down
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Injured in a mêlée by another falling horse and was euthanised.
2002
2002
Year
2002
Horse
The Last Fling
Fence No.
(8 &) 24
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Broke his back upon falling and died.
2002
2002
Year
2002
Horse
Manx Magic
Fence No.
(4 &) 20
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1999
1999
Year
1999
Horse
Eudipe
Fence No.
(6 &) 22
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
32
Details
Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised.
1998
1998
Year
1998
Horse
Pashto
Fence No.
1 (& 17)
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
37
Details
Collapsed after falling and was euthanised.
1998
1998
Year
1998
Horse
Do Rightly
Fence No.
4 (& 20)
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
37
Details
Suffered a heart attack whilst jumping the fence.
1998
1998
Year
1998
Horse
Griffins Bar
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
37
Details
Incurred a shoulder fracture after jumping the fifth fence and fell; later was euthanised.
1997
1997
Year
1997
Horse
Straight Talk
Fence No.
14 (& 30)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
36
Details
Incurred a leg fracture upon falling and was euthanised.
1997
1997
Year
1997
Horse
Smith's Band
Fence No.
(4 &) 20
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
36
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1996
1996
Year
1996
Horse
Rust Never Sleeps
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Pulled up
Going
Good
Ran
27
Details
Pulled up lame before the 13th fence, diagnosed with a broken shoulder and euthanised.
1991
1991
Year
1991
Horse
Ballyhane
Fence No.
After finishing
Fate
Collapsed
Going
Good-soft
Ran
40
Details
Suffered a haemorrhage after completing the race and died.
1990
1990
Year
1990
Horse
Roll-A-Joint
Fence No.
8 (& 24)
Fate
Fell
Going
Firm
Ran
38
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1990
1990
Year
1990
Horse
Hungary Hur
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Pulled up
Going
Firm
Ran
38
Details
Incurred a leg fracture while running towards the 19th fence, pulled up and euthanised.
1989
1989
Year
1989
Horse
Brown Trix
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
40
Details
Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling.
1989
1989
Year
1989
Horse
Seeandem
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
40
Details
Broke his back upon falling and died.
1987
1987
Year
1987
Horse
Dark Ivy
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1984
1984
Year
1984
Horse
Earthstopper
Fence No.
After finishing
Fate
Collapsed
Going
Good
Ran
40
Details
Collapsed and died after finishing the race.
1983
1983
Year
1983
Horse
Duncreggan
Fence No.
8 (& 24)
Fate
Fell
Going
Soft
Ran
41
Details
Injured in fall and later euthanised.
1982
1982
Year
1982
Horse
Again The Same
Fence No.
8 (& 24)
Fate
Pulled up
Ran
39
Details
Upon his return home the horse was found to have broken a bone in his knee and was euthanised.
1979
1979
Year
1979
Horse
Kintai
Fence No.
15
Fate
Brought down
Going
Good
Ran
34
Details
Injured in fall and later euthanised.
1979
1979
Year
1979
Horse
Alverton
Fence No.
(6 &) 22
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
34
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1978
1978
Year
1978
Horse
Rag Trade
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Pulled up
Going
Firm
Ran
37
Details
Pulled up lame before the 21st fence and later euthanised.
1977
1977
Year
1977
Horse
Winter Rain
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
42
Details
Injured in fall and later euthanised.
1977
1977
Year
1977
Horse
Zeta's Son
Fence No.
(9 &) 25
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
42
Details
Injured in fall and later euthanised.
1975
1975
Year
1975
Horse
Land Lark
Fence No.
15
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
31
Details
Suffered a heart attack while jumping the fence.
1975
1975
Year
1975
Horse
Beau Bob
Fence No.
(6 &) 22
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
31
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1973
1973
Year
1973
Horse
Grey Sombrero
Fence No.
15
Fate
Fell
Going
Firm
Ran
38
Details
Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling and was euthanised.
1970
1970
Year
1970
Horse
Racoon
Fence No.
3 (& 19)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
28
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and was euthanised.
1967
1967
Year
1967
Horse
Vulcano
Fence No.
3 (& 19)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
44
Details
Injured in fall and euthanised.
1960
1960
Year
1960
Horse
Belsize II
Fence No.
(4 &) 20
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
26
Details
Injured in fall and euthanised with a suspected cervical fracture.
1959
1959
Year
1959
Horse
Slippery Serpent
Fence No.
13 (& 29)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
34
Details
Broke a leg bone, which was initially treated, however was euthanised three days later.
1959
1959
Year
1959
Horse
Henry Purcell
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
34
Details
Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised.
1954
1954
Year
1954
Horse
Dominick's Bar
Fence No.
2 (& 18)
Fate
Fell
Going
Soft
Ran
29
Details
Suffered a heart attack while jumping the fence.
1954
1954
Year
1954
Horse
Paris New York
Fence No.
4 (& 20)
Fate
Fell
Going
Soft
Ran
29
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1954
1954
Year
1954
Horse
Legal Joy
Fence No.
13 (& 29)
Fate
Fell
Going
Soft
Ran
29
Details
Broke a leg in a fall and was euthanised.
1954
1954
Year
1954
Horse
Coneyburrow
Fence No.
(12 &) 28
Fate
Fell
Going
Soft
Ran
29
Details
Injured in a fall and later euthanised.
1953
1953
Year
1953
Horse
Cardinal Error
Fence No.
4 (& 20)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
31
Details
Injured or possibly killed in a fall.
1953
1953
Year
1953
Horse
Parasol II
Fence No.
8 (& 24)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
31
Details
Injured in a fall and later euthanised.
1952
1952
Year
1952
Horse
Skouras
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good-firm
Ran
47
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and was euthanised.
1950
1950
Year
1950
Horse
Limestone Cottage
Fence No.
8 (& 24)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
49
Details
Injured in fall.
1946
1946
Year
1946
Horse
Symbole
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
34
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1940
1940
Year
1940
Horse
Second Act
Fence No.
16
Fate
Injured on landing
Going
Good
Ran
32
Source
[citation needed]
1938
1938
Year
1938
Horse
Cabin Fire
Fence No.
8 (& 24)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
36
Source
[citation needed]
1938
1938
Year
1938
Horse
Rock Lad
Fence No.
16
Fate
Injured on landing
Going
Good
Ran
36
Source
[citation needed]
1936
1936
Year
1936
Horse
Avenger
Fence No.
(1 &) 17
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
36
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture and was euthanised.
1931
1931
Year
1931
Horse
Swift Roland
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
"Perfect"
Ran
43
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died..
1931
1931
Year
1931
Horse
Drin
Fence No.
8 (& 24)
Fate
Fell
Going
"Perfect"
Ran
43
Details
Incurred a leg fracture and was euthanised.
1930
1930
Year
1930
Horse
Derby Day
Fence No.
4 (and 20)
Fate
Fell
Going
"Perfect"
Ran
41
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1929
1929
Year
1929
Horse
Stort
Fence No.
11 (and 27)
Fate
Fell
Going
"Average"
Ran
66
Details
fell at the 11th running loose, incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1926
1926
Year
1926
Horse
Lone Hand
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
30
1922
1922
Year
1922
Horse
The Inca
Fence No.
6 (& 22)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
32
Details
Incurred a leg fracture and was euthanised.
1922
1922
Year
1922
Horse
Awbeg
Fence No.
8 (& 24)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
32
Details
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1907
1907
Year
1907
Horse
Kilts
Fence No.
1 (& 17)
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
23
1901
1901
Year
1901
Horse
True Blue
Fate
Fell
Going
Snow
Ran
24
1891
1891
Year
1891
Horse
The Emperor
Fence No.
While running
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
21
Details
Having been pulled up, fell and broke his back while running back to the stables.
1882
1882
Year
1882
Horse
Wild Monarch
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
12
1872
1872
Year
1872
Horse
Primrose
Fence No.
(2 &) 18
Fate
Fell
Going
Hard
Ran
25
Details
Injured in fall and was euthanised.
1871
1871
Year
1871
Horse
Lord Raglan
Fence No.
15
Fate
Fell
Going
"Perfect"
Ran
25
Details
Broke a leg and was euthanised.
1869
1869
Year
1869
Horse
Huntsman's Daughter
Going
"Average"
Ran
22
Details
Reports state only that the horse was euthanised after the race.
1868
1868
Year
1868
Horse
Chimney Sweep
Fence No.
Crossing the lane [future Melling Road]
Fate
Struck a boulder marking the lane
Going
Heavy
Ran
21
Details
Shattered a pastern in five places after striking a boulder marking the lane before the first fence. Was buried where he fell.
1863
1863
Year
1863
Horse
Telegraph
Fence No.
Fence 17 {Post & Rails}
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
16
Details
Injured in fall and was euthanised.
1861
1861
Year
1861
Horse
The Conductor
Fence No.
Fence 8 {Canal Turn}
Fate
Fell
Going
"Average"
Ran
24
Details
Injured in mêlée and was euthanised.
1857
1857
Year
1857
Horse
Garry Owen
Fence No.
Fence 17 {Bank}
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
28
Details
Ruptured his loins. {Broken back}
1857
1857
Year
1857
Horse
Albatross
Fence No.
Fence 15 {The Chair}
Fate
Pulled up
Going
Heavy
Ran
28
Details
Burst a blood vessel
1856
1856
Year
1856
Horse
Banstead
Fence No.
Fence 17 [Bank]
Fate
Fell
Going
"Average"
Ran
21
Details
Dislocated a shoulder and euthanised
1855
1855
Year
1855
Horse
Miss Mowbray
Fence No.
Fence 20 {Bechers Brook}
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
20
Details
fell heavily, breaking her neck and back and was killed instantly.
1854
1854
Year
1854
Horse
Bedford
Fence No.
24 Valentines Brook
Fate
Fell
Going
Good
Ran
20
Details
Injured in fall and was euthanised.
1849
1849
Year
1849
Horse
The Curate
Fence No.
18 Earth Bank
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
24
Details
Fell and suffered a broken leg, euthanised
1849
1849
Year
1849
Horse
Equinox
Fence No.
17 Earth Bank
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
24
Details
Injured in melee and euthanised.
1849
1849
Year
1849
Horse
Kilfane
Fence No.
3 Earth Bank
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
24
Details
Landed on by another horse and broke a leg, euthanised
1848
1848
Year
1848
Horse
Counsellor
Fence No.
Fence {28} penultimate fence Canal side 2nd time
Fate
Pulled Up
Going
Heavy
Ran
29
Details
Broke down
1848
1848
Year
1848
Horse
The Sailor
Fence No.
Fence {19} {Fence before Becher's}
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
29
Details
Suffered either a leg or spine fracture in heavy fall
1848
1848
Year
1848
Horse
Blue Pill
Fence No.
Crossing Mess Lane, 2nd circuit [now known as Anchor Bridge Lane}
Fate
Broke Down, Pulled Up
Going
Heavy
Ran
29
Details
Broke down after crossing Melling road for the final time
1845
1845
Year
1845
Horse
Clansman
Fence No.
The fence by the distance Chair {The Chair}
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
16
Details
Fatally injured in fall.
1839
1839
Year
1839
Horse
Dictator
Fence No.
The Second Brook {Valentines}
Fate
Fell
Going
Heavy
Ran
17
Details
Burst blood vessel.
Year
Horse
Fence No.
Fate
Going
Ran
Details
Source
2025
Celebre D'Allen
While running
Pulled up
Good-soft
34
Pulled up on the run-in, died two days later. Jockey Micheal Nolan was given a ten-day ban prior to the horse's death for continuing to race despite the horse showing signs of tiring.
2023
Hill Sixteen
1
Fell
Good
39
Fell at first and sustained "unrecoverable injury". The fence was skipped on the second lap.
2022
Eclair Surf
3 (& 19)
Fell
Good-soft
40
Fell at 3rd fence, was stabilised and taken back to the stables, only to be euthanised the day after due to head trauma.
2022
Discorama
While running
Pulled up
Good-soft
40
Pulled up before the 13th fence, was found to have incurred a pelvic injury and was euthanised.
2021
The Long Mile
While running
Pulled up
Good-soft
40
Was euthanised after the race.
2019
Up For Review
1
Brought down
Good-soft
40
Jumped successfully but was brought down by another fallen horse. The fence was skipped in the subsequent lap.
2012
Synchronised
11 (& 26)
Fell
Good
40
Fell at Becher's Brook but continued running riderless until the 11th fence where he fractured his right-hind tibia and fibula and was euthanised.
2012
According to Pete
(6 &) 21
Brought down
Good
40
Fractured his left-fore humerus and was euthanised as a result of the fall on the second lap at Becher's Brook. Was the 21st fence because the fifth fence was skipped on the second lap as a jockey was being treated after falling during the first lap.
2011
Ornais
4
Fell
Good
40
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died. Under a new rule implemented, the horses skipped this fence on the next lap.
2011
Dooneys Gate
6
Fell
Good
40
Fractured his thoracolumbar upon falling and was euthanised. Horses skipped this fence on the second lap.
2009
Hear The Echo
While running
Collapsed
Good-soft
40
Collapsed on the run-in and died.
2008
McKelvey
While running riderless
Collided with barrier
Good
40
Unseated rider at 20th fence and continued running riderless until he collided with railings, was unable to regain his feet due to injuries, and was euthanised.
2007
Graphic Approach
While running riderless
Collapsed
Good
40
Fell at Becher's Brook but continued running riderless before collapsing with concussion; he was euthanised several days later.
2006
Tyneandthyneagain
1 (& 17)
Fell
Good-soft
40
Continued running riderless until falling later, was diagnosed with a spinal injury and was euthanised.
2003
Goguenard
(3 &) 19
Brought down
Good
40
Injured in a mêlée by another falling horse and was euthanised.
2002
The Last Fling
(8 &) 24
Fell
Good
40
Broke his back upon falling and died.
2002
Manx Magic
(4 &) 20
Fell
Good
40
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1999
Eudipe
(6 &) 22
Fell
Good
32
Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised.
1998
Pashto
1 (& 17)
Fell
Heavy
37
Collapsed after falling and was euthanised.
1998
Do Rightly
4 (& 20)
Fell
Heavy
37
Suffered a heart attack whilst jumping the fence.
1998
Griffins Bar
While running
Fell
Heavy
37
Incurred a shoulder fracture after jumping the fifth fence and fell; later was euthanised.
1997
Straight Talk
14 (& 30)
Fell
Good
36
Incurred a leg fracture upon falling and was euthanised.
1997
Smith's Band
(4 &) 20
Fell
Good
36
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1996
Rust Never Sleeps
While running
Pulled up
Good
27
Pulled up lame before the 13th fence, diagnosed with a broken shoulder and euthanised.
1991
Ballyhane
After finishing
Collapsed
Good-soft
40
Suffered a haemorrhage after completing the race and died.
1990
Roll-A-Joint
8 (& 24)
Fell
Firm
38
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1990
Hungary Hur
While running
Pulled up
Firm
38
Incurred a leg fracture while running towards the 19th fence, pulled up and euthanised.
1989
Brown Trix
6 (& 22)
Fell
Heavy
40
Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling.
1989
Seeandem
6 (& 22)
Fell
Heavy
40
Broke his back upon falling and died.
1987
Dark Ivy
6 (& 22)
Fell
Good
40
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1984
Earthstopper
After finishing
Collapsed
Good
40
Collapsed and died after finishing the race.
1983
Duncreggan
8 (& 24)
Fell
Soft
41
Injured in fall and later euthanised.
1982
Again The Same
8 (& 24)
Pulled up
39
Upon his return home the horse was found to have broken a bone in his knee and was euthanised.
1979
Kintai
15
Brought down
Good
34
Injured in fall and later euthanised.
1979
Alverton
(6 &) 22
Fell
Good
34
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1978
Rag Trade
While running
Pulled up
Firm
37
Pulled up lame before the 21st fence and later euthanised.
1977
Winter Rain
6 (& 22)
Fell
Good
42
Injured in fall and later euthanised.
1977
Zeta's Son
(9 &) 25
Fell
Good
42
Injured in fall and later euthanised.
1975
Land Lark
15
Fell
Good
31
Suffered a heart attack while jumping the fence.
1975
Beau Bob
(6 &) 22
Fell
Good
31
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1973
Grey Sombrero
15
Fell
Firm
38
Incurred a shoulder fracture upon falling and was euthanised.
1970
Racoon
3 (& 19)
Fell
Good
28
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and was euthanised.
1967
Vulcano
3 (& 19)
Fell
Good
44
Injured in fall and euthanised.
1960
Belsize II
(4 &) 20
Fell
Good
26
Injured in fall and euthanised with a suspected cervical fracture.
1959
Slippery Serpent
13 (& 29)
Fell
Good
34
Broke a leg bone, which was initially treated, however was euthanised three days later.
1959
Henry Purcell
6 (& 22)
Fell
Good
34
Broke his back upon falling and was euthanised.
1954
Dominick's Bar
2 (& 18)
Fell
Soft
29
Suffered a heart attack while jumping the fence.
1954
Paris New York
4 (& 20)
Fell
Soft
29
Incurred a cervical fracture upon falling and died.
1954
Legal Joy
13 (& 29)
Fell
Soft
29
Broke a leg in a fall and was euthanised.
· Summary by fence
1 & 17
1 & 17
Fence No.
1 & 17
Current height(feet and inches)
4'06"
No. of fatalities
5
2 & 18
2 & 18
Fence No.
2 & 18
Current height(feet and inches)
4'07"
No. of fatalities
4
3 & 19 (open ditch)
3 & 19 (open ditch)
Fence No.
3 & 19 (open ditch)
Current height(feet and inches)
4'10"
No. of fatalities
4
4 & 20
4 & 20
Fence No.
4 & 20
Current height(feet and inches)
4'10"
No. of fatalities
8
5 & 21
5 & 21
Fence No.
5 & 21
Current height(feet and inches)
5'00"
No. of fatalities
1
6 & 22 (Becher's Brook)
6 & 22 (Becher's Brook)
Fence No.
6 & 22 (Becher's Brook)
Current height(feet and inches)
5'00"
No. of fatalities
14
7 & 23 (Foinavon)
7 & 23 (Foinavon)
Fence No.
7 & 23 (Foinavon)
Current height(feet and inches)
4'06"
No. of fatalities
0
8 & 24 (Canal Turn)
8 & 24 (Canal Turn)
Fence No.
8 & 24 (Canal Turn)
Current height(feet and inches)
5'00"
No. of fatalities
7
9 & 25 (Valentine's)
9 & 25 (Valentine's)
Fence No.
9 & 25 (Valentine's)
Current height(feet and inches)
5'00"
No. of fatalities
4
10 & 26
10 & 26
Fence No.
10 & 26
Current height(feet and inches)
5'00"
No. of fatalities
0
11 & 27 (open ditch)
11 & 27 (open ditch)
Fence No.
11 & 27 (open ditch)
Current height(feet and inches)
5'00"
No. of fatalities
0
12 & 28
12 & 28
Fence No.
12 & 28
Current height(feet and inches)
5'00"
No. of fatalities
1
13 & 29
13 & 29
Fence No.
13 & 29
Current height(feet and inches)
4'07"
No. of fatalities
1
14 & 30
14 & 30
Fence No.
14 & 30
Current height(feet and inches)
4'06"
No. of fatalities
1
15 (The Chair)
15 (The Chair)
Fence No.
15 (The Chair)
Current height(feet and inches)
5'02"
No. of fatalities
3
16 (Water Jump)
16 (Water Jump)
Fence No.
16 (Water Jump)
Current height(feet and inches)
2'06"
No. of fatalities
0
Fence No.
Current height(feet and inches)
No. of fatalities
1 & 17
4'06"
5
2 & 18
4'07"
4
3 & 19 (open ditch)
4'10"
4
4 & 20
4'10"
8
5 & 21
5'00"
1
6 & 22 (Becher's Brook)
5'00"
14
7 & 23 (Foinavon)
4'06"
0
8 & 24 (Canal Turn)
5'00"
7
9 & 25 (Valentine's)
5'00"
4
10 & 26
5'00"
0
11 & 27 (open ditch)
5'00"
0
12 & 28
5'00"
1
13 & 29
4'07"
1
14 & 30
4'06"
1
15 (The Chair)
5'02"
3
16 (Water Jump)
2'06"
0

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