Racing's return at Newcastle was marred by a fatal injury to one of the runners in the feature race. December Second fell in the closing stages of the Betway Handicap and brought down outsider Financial Conduct.
The incident happened with a quarter of a mile left to run. Vets were quickly on the scene, but sadly Phil Kirby's dual bumper winner could not be saved. "Jim Crowley and PJ McDonald are both thankfully OK after taking falls in that previous race," said on-course Sky Sports Racing presenter Simon Mapletoft. "Now the stricken horse was December Second. "Trainer Phil Kirby felt that he probably clipped heels and of course the screens were very quickly up. "He was attended immediately by the veterinary officers but I am afraid to say
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