On Wednesday, if his horse of a lifetime Tiger Roll wins his last ever race, it will be, as Gordon puts it, awesome. When youre training horses its 24/7.. He then trained Michael O'Leary-owned Tiger Roll to become the first back-to-back winner of horse racing's most gruelling jumps race in 2018 and 2019 since Red Rum in the 1970s. The image shows him in a pose,. Mr Elliott appears to be intent on making a return to the sport. Th. Police investigated and IHRB judge Mr Justice Raymond Groarke noted a sinister aspect to the case. Move on. And the reason our respected sports newspapers are not pressing this case, and the reason reporters refuse to criticise anyone of status in horseracing, is because of the Top Cees case. The rage felt by those working in the sport and its authorities at the grotesque image and what appeared to be Elliotts callous disregard for the dead animal was unbounded. But despite the abhorrent treatment meted out, post mortem, to the horse he bought at auction as a three year old for 170,000 euros, O'Leary appears to be in an extraordinarily forgiving mood. The theory of a co-ordinated attack on Elliott gained traction when footage also emerged of the trainer and friends enjoying drinking sessions at his yard. Sounds like a fun place to work. Privacy Policy. Mystery remains why the photograph, which was taken in 2019, has been produced now, and by whom. I wont let them.. Sportsfile 7 You look down over the place and you appreciate everything you have.. "He appeared to have recovered from contracting Covid-19 over the festive period and a blip in the form of his runners. More than one person ? It's done. Elliott said his world was crumbling in front of him. It was rough seeing the lads and lasses bawling. "Biggest mystery is how the hell did Gordon pull the lovely Kate" indeed it seems nowadays the main requirements for a chap now is a shaven head with plenty of tatoos and a six pack. "Someone may have it in for the determined and ambitious Elliott, but he is in a plight of his own making.". And yes, we know there's a lot of confusion - but THIS Kate is the one that's married to Nikki. School admissions 2023: How to appeal if you are not happy with Harry and Meghan 'stunned' by plans 'to move Prince Andrew into Twitter down for thousands of UK users amid outage mostly affecting browsers, Twitter down for more than an hour around world. ', Elliott's stock has soared thanks to Tiger Roll's successive victories in the Grand National. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory board, the sports governing body in Ireland, has banned Elliott for 12 months, six of them suspended, after a picture emerged of him sitting on a dead horse. ', Homecoming of 2018 Randox Health Aintree Grand National Winner Tiger Roll, with owner Anita O'Leary (left) and trainer Gordon Elliott (right). ^ ribero - - that would be a 'six-pack' of Lager, I presume . certainly not of stomach muscle in this instance. View our online Press Pack. At that point, Elliott who has had no involvement with any criminality nor any knowledge of Boylans illegal activities refused to work any further with him nor train either the criminals horses or those of his associates. Rebecca Hardy for the Daily Mail However people have to remember that all this stuff(and the rest that may come out) is strictly nothing to do with what the hearing was for so Animal welfare really have no business using it. and not known it. Elliott, 43, hosted the party where the row erupted a week before a horrific photo of him sat on a dead horse was leaked. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. . He starts to well up. Scudamore suggested that having done something 'crass and stupid', Elliott 'should be made to devote time and resources to an equine charity'. I walk round this yard every evening when everyone has gone home. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Trainer Gordon Elliott, celebrates in Cheltenham, 2020, Gordon Elliott has come under intense scrutiny for a pic of him sitting on a dead horse, Samcro, with Shane McCann, walking through a stream during a Gordon Elliott yard visit at Gordon Elliott Racing in Longwood, Co Meath, Ireland, Bookmaker Betfair has ended its long-running association with the County Meath-based trainer, Above - just some of the comments made in response to the shocking pic, Gordon Elliott's statement which was shared on his Twitter account, Elliot apologised for "any offence caused", that Elliotts Tiger Roll is OUT of the Grand National due to "unfair weight, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The Jockey Club, which owns Cheltenham and Aintree racecourses, said: 'Clearly this is totally unacceptable and not reflective of the respect and care that racehorses receive from participants in our sport. RACING reporter Kate Harrington has vowed that she and disgraced trainer Gordon Elliott will stick together through the storm. The video doing the rounds at the time of 'Kategate' of the bar has been questioned as to the time it was taken. Kate Harrington has vowed to stand by boyfriend Gordon Elliott during his horse photo scandal and a rumoured row on Valentine's Day Credit: Rex Features 3 Elliott has been banned and. There was a discussion between them.. We all make mistakes, and what is important is we learn from them and ensure we do not repeat them, he said last week. He's had that bar for ages TV, just as many trainers do. After a furore and huge public backlash, Elliot confirmed the image circulating on social media was genuine. Sorry and a beard doesn't seem to go amiss either. OLeary, whose horses represent about 40 per cent of those kept at Elliotts yard, has remained steadfastly loyal. Apparently Tiger Roll's ex stable lass came looking for her job back after walking away, was told no, and the photo was up that evening. But Elliott, who hails from County Meath, did not come from a racing family like many leading trainers. The charity PETA said that the racing industry viewed animals 'not as sentient beings but as wind-up toys'. I also had an Owners Room outside where visiting owners could have a drink if they wanted. Racing has endured a barrage of unwanted headlines after a photograph was posted on social media of leading trainer Gordon Elliott sitting on a dead racehorse. so the ihrb dont mind drinking in a bar but tv presenters have to wear stupid masks whilst standing outside. By posting your comment you agree to the house rules, By A week before [the photograph was published], two ambulances arrived at my house at 2am or 3am saying someone had had a heart attack here. "Truman had thought of himself as a master," added. View our online Press Pack. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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TV presenter Kate Harrington had a slanging match in front of shocked onlookers with British blonde Charlotte Crozier at a makeshift bar on the site of Elliott's stables near Dublin in Ireland. 'I am heartbroken by the damage I have caused and will do my best to try and make amends.'. But I did and have to live with it.. More, in a moment, of James's behaviour and his apology. Ill never be over it, but Ive got to get out and get going. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In 2018 and again in 2019 he won the National with Tiger Roll, the first horse since Red Rum to win the race twice. He added: "It's a scary place to be. Three-time Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott knows full well hes been blessed with the luck of the Irish. According to Elliott's website, he rode a total of 46 winners on the racecourse, before "hanging up his riding boots in 2005". "They had him as the entertainment," said Kate Harrington, Capote's "surrogate daughter," who ran away from home to live with him at age 13. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench 'because he's 'ruining her livestream' - but Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next ISIS fanatic jailed over the gruesome beheading of two Scandinavian women hikers in Morocco that shocked the Do not sell or share my personal information. THE partner of disgraced racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott allegedly had a furious row with one of his riders. Above all, the incident has also raised huge concerns about equine welfare within the multi-billion-pound racing industry, particularly given that just a day after the Elliott photo appeared, video footage emerged of jockey Rob James, who won at Cheltenham Festival in 2020 on an Elliott-trained horse, jumping onto another dead horse. We all know that, but some see that as supporting their case. The Garda [police] came to investigate. 'The worst thing is that so much work has been done to gain the trust of the public in terms of high levels of welfare in horse racing. Particularly Kate's 'stomach bug' as why she couldn't work on RUK. Cant imagine any trainer doing this to animals they care for and work with? I remember phoning a friend who said, Just relax. More info. I'd have liked to have seen her mother's face when she found out. 'I've seen stable lads and girls sobbing when the worst happens. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He was vilified by animal-rights activists, many of whom called for him to be banned for life. Theres not a night I dont lie on the couch or in bed thinking about it, he says, as I take my leave. Gordon is a millionaire. He has trained 32 winners at the prestigious Cheltenham Festival, where he has been the top trainer twice. Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott sitting astride a dead horse while talking on his phone. The trainer said he was "co-operating fully" with the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) investigation. Mr Elliott is pictured above with his girlfriend, TV presenter Kate Harrington. #ImBackingGordon.". He had bought Cullentra House for 1 million in 2011 and spent every penny he earned over the next two years developing a state-of-the-art stables. He went on to get his amateur jockey's licence at 16. Elliott is the son of a panel beater from County Meath who began his career as a 13-year-old schoolboy working for trainer Tony Martin at weekends and during the holidays. Pep Guardiola warns Man City stars will be AXED if they believe Prem title has already been won despite 12 point lead, Derek Chisora slams standard of British boxing judges and 'shambles' scorecards after latest farce at Matchroom show, UFC star Jon Jones hits back at Daniel Cormier after rival claimed he isn't powerful enough to KO anyone at heavyweight. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Instead he was apologising for his 'wholly inappropriate' actions, admitting being 'disrespectful to a five-year-old mare, who unfortunately suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while at exercise earlier that morning, April 30, 2016'. It will be an emotional roller coaster for Gordon, not least because Tiger Roll now 12 years old and known to punters as The Peoples Horse will be retired, whether he wins or loses his attempt at a record-equalling sixth Festival success when he runs in the Cross Country Chase. Rebecca Hardy for the Daily Mail, Inside story of how Prada-wearing Chechen warlord regarded as the 'son Vladimir Putin never had' walked away with $450,000 from the Melbourne Cup - years before attack on Ukraine, Footballer Bukayo Saka on an inflatable unicorn, the Queen laughing with joy and a Muslim family's despair after losing a loved one to Covid-19 are among the striking images captured by British Press Photographer of the Year Award winners 2021. I was going to copy the post on here but it was taken down fairly quickly. Boylan had a 90 per cent share in the animal and Elliott five per cent. .. 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