You look down over the place and you appreciate everything you have.. I remember phoning a friend who said, Just relax. 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. Harrington appeared on ITV's Opening Show programme on Saturday to outline a little of what needs to happen next after Gordon Elliott was banned from training for 12 months on Friday - with . Elliott and bloodstock agent Mouse O'Ryan bought the four-year-old at the Goffs UK Horses in Training and Point-to-Point Sale on Wednesday for 195,000. Gordon Elliott last night apologised for a photo of him sitting on a dead horse which circulated on social media. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, Charles felt he had to act as king rather than as a father: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals why Charles backed moves Don't just stick to the Malbec! Kate provides expert inside knowledge, having grown up with horses, representing Ireland in three-day eventing at pony, junior and young rider levels. Ill never be over it, but Ive got to get out and get going. Irish trainer Gordon Elliott, 42, has been a Grand National-winning trainer three times - first in 2007 with Silver Birch. By navigating our site, you agree to allow us to use cookies, in accordance with our 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For while 43-year-old Elliott is being publicly vilified for what he describes as 'a moment of madness', the hugely successful trainer is receiving support from a most unlikely quarter the dead animals's owner. I wear my heart on my sleeve, he admits. #ImBackingGordon.". A source said: "It was a row, a verbal altercation. They had an exchange. Particularly Kate's 'stomach bug' as why she couldn't work on RUK. But Elliott, who hails from County Meath, did not come from a racing family like many leading trainers. The repercussions were immediate, wide-ranging and, in the view of many, well-deserved. mail on line sunday all in the public domainThe mystery surrounding a sickening photograph of three-time Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott sat astride a dead horse deepened last night amid claims that a drug cartel leaked the image in a b That couldn't be further from the truth.". He was 29 when his first Grand National entry, the 33 to 1 outsider Silver Birch, won the 2007 race. We all know that, but some see that as supporting their case. 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Boylan had a 90 per cent share in the animal and Elliott five per cent. When not on reporting andanalyst duties for RTV she assists her mother, Jessica, at their highly successful stable in Leinster. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. Elliott, 43, hosted the party where the row erupted a week before a horrific photo of him sat on a dead horse was leaked. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. The picture shows him holding a mobile phone while making a peace sign . They [looked after] those horses like kids. "Why an old photo would be leaked now and who took it remain questions for an inquiry by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board along with whether he will be given the chance to send Tiger Roll out to bid for a record-equalling third National win in April. 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. Elliot - who has apologised - said the shocking photo had been taken some time ago after the horse died of an apparent heart attack on the gallops. That couldn't be further from the truth.". I loved them. He added that Elliott's action was "not in keeping with our 15-year experience of his concern for and attention to the welfare of our horses". Gigginstown House Stud, which is run by O'Leary and his brother Eddie, is believed to make up around 40 per cent of the 200 or so animals trained by Elliott, including Tiger Roll, the bay gelding who has twice won the Grand National. , updated as im sure was the case with gordon. The image was labelled appalling. The two had a 'verbal altercation' in which drinks were apparently spilled. The argument is believed to have taken place on February 21. An undated photo shared across Twitter in February 2021 shows Gordon Elliott sitting on a horse that had just died of a heart attack after a training run. And hes really lucky to have a close bunch of friends I trust. '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. I didnt even realise there was a photograph until I saw it that day. The open bar picture was two years ago not during lockdown, I believe. People who dont know what horses are like think theyre big fierce animals but theyre really kind when you get to know them and get inside their head. While the racing world has fought to raise its reputation, insisting that the highest standards of compassion and care are maintained when training horses, Elliott's photograph and James's video clearly suggests otherwise and may well have undone years of work to convince the public of the 'caring' face of the sport. ", On Wednesday, Charlotte changed her Facebook profile picture to her and a horse with the caption: "Team GE. They love the shoes and handbags his money buys.Have you seen the women Bernie Ecclestone has married and dated? Some believe, however, that the die is cast. Elliot - who has apologised - said the shocking photo had been taken some time ago after the horse died of an apparent heart attack on the gallops. A leading stud has already stated that it is withdrawing all eight of its horses from the trainer's world-class Cullentra House Stables in County Meath in Ireland. Her days are mostly 8am-5pm and, like many yard staff, she is happy to be part of the wallpaper, even during the. 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. I just ended up getting winners and getting successful, he says. Elliott has since been banned for 12 months, with the final six months suspended. 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). Apparently Kate was too badly beaten up to go to work the next day. Very little is known about Gordon Elliott's personal life. It is just such an appalling image and I'm very sad about it.'. So gordon was sending this guy photos ? . Web Gordon Elliott Jessica Harrington Kate Harrington Willie Mullins. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. then when he realised he put things right. I might as well throw the other 'suspect ' out there, after scorned lover, gangster, stablehand with a grudge, disenchanted stable hand and Davy Russell. Elliott is not married, but is in a relationship with Kate Harrington, the daughter of Gold Cup-winning trainer Jessica Harrington. RACING reporter Kate Harrington has vowed that she and disgraced trainer Gordon Elliott will stick together . Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. Samcro's participation in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday was described by trainer Gordon Elliott as "50-50" on Saturday afternoon. The BHA said: "People who work in our industry believe their values of caring for and respecting our horses have been deeply undermined by this behaviour.". He wasnt being ridden out and had been retired, he said. I was shaky, he says. Elliott said his world was crumbling in front of him. [My girlfriend] Kate was brilliant. That is what they are saying. and not known it. The going was good that day, as they say in the racing world. The comments below have not been moderated. Whatever the reasons for his behaviour, Elliott believes he will pay a heavy price. we know enough from the malevolent release of the photograph, the videos, the text messages, and the countless stories seeping from Cullentra that the culture was not righthttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/look-beyond-elliotts-callous-pose. Hes lucky his girlfriend of three years, racing reporter Kate Harrington, understands the game, because sometimes youre a bit selfish. ", Michael O'Leary, who runs the Gigginstown House Stud operation and is also CEO of budget airline Ryanair said: ""We accept that this photograph was a grievous but momentary lapse of judgement by Gordon.". ', Homecoming of 2018 Randox Health Aintree Grand National Winner Tiger Roll, with owner Anita O'Leary (left) and trainer Gordon Elliott (right). I had that for months.. The Grade One contest has been. Eight-time champion jump jockey Peter Scudamore said the photo was 'an act of crass stupidity'. The trainer has passed the licence at his yard over to Denise 'Sneeze' Foster, although Elliott was forced to delete a line in the statement announcing the move following a fan backlash. 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 fined after a photo emerged of him sitting on a dead horse Credit: PA:Press Association The Sun can reveal a row erupted between Kate, 31, and Charlotte, who is in her 20s. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. According to sources, the feud rumbled along until last week when the photograph taken in 2019 of Elliott sitting on the body of Morgan was leaked. By posting your comment you agree to the house rules, By It wasnt nice. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, Charles felt he had to act as king rather than as a father: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals why Charles backed moves Don't just stick to the Malbec! Kate and Gordon are very much girlfriend and boyfriend. They love the shoes and handbags his money buys. 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. Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott sitting astride a dead horse while talking on his phone. I went from having everything all these horses, all these wonderful owners to within inches of losing the lot, he says. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The three-time Grand National-winning trainer has. GRAND NATIONAL winning trainer Gordon Elliott has been barred from racing in Britain for 12 months and fined 13,000 after posing on a dead horse. ', Elliott's stock has soared thanks to Tiger Roll's successive victories in the Grand National. Elliot described the pic as a "moment of madness that I am going to have to spend the rest of my life paying for and that my staff are suffering for". Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. He added: "It's a scary place to be. Who does Gordon Elliott train for? He has since gone on to become one of the most celebrated sporting figures in Britain and Ireland. It shows multi-millionaire trainer Gordon Elliott casually sitting on the animal's lifeless body on the gallops at his state-of-the-art equestrian training facilities, holding a mobile phone to his ear with one hand and making a victory sign with the other while grinning at the camera. When we were in lockdown, videos were going around the same video went round four times saying we were having weekly parties in a makeshift bar. "We accept Gordon's sincere, profound and unreserved apology and we will continue to support him and his team.". In a statement released by the Ryanair press office yesterday, the budget airline tycoon said: 'We accept that this photograph was a grievous but momentary lapse of judgment by Gordon, and not in keeping with our experience of his concern for, and attention to, the welfare of our horses. People were walking around the yard this week in tears. Elliott was 13 when he relieved his boredom one summer by helping to muck out stables close to his home. and there are criminals everywhere not just in england or ireland. "People were stunned to hear it. Whoever released it clearly intended to hurt Elliott, who is likely to have made enemies during his meteoric rise to the top. BBC Sport wrote on March 1, 2021: "Elliott was more recently romantically linked with Kate Harrington, the daughter of Gold Cup-winning trainer Jessica and her assistant trainer. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Im a normal person.. I also had an Owners Room outside where visiting owners could have a drink if they wanted. It has been reported (on social media) that he sustained a cut to a leg and was put down, which wasnt true. remember her two years back at those RTV Cheltenham shows wiv the wine taster et al when she was knocking back fruit flavoured ciders whilst openly admitting she didnt hav a boyfriend - you had to see the segment to get connection but im amazed that Gordon got his hands on her - or that otha one for that matter - money deffo talks eh, remember her two years back at those RTV Cheltenham shows wiv the wine taster et al when she was knocking back fruit flavoured ciders whilst openly admitting she didnt hav a boyfriend - you had to see the segment to get connection but im amazed that. Cant imagine any trainer doing this to animals they care for and work with? Elliott is one of the sport's most celebrated figures in Britain and Ireland. We all know that, but some see that as supporting their case. That is what they are saying. how the hell did gordon pull the lovely katehorsey crowd all ****ing each other as per Had to check that out driver2u r spot on. For other inquiries, Contact Us. I'd have liked to have seen her mother's face when she found out. Going on to become a prolific rider, he also worked for Martin Pipe, who trained a record-breaking 4,182 winners, before striking out on his own. Elliott, 43, hosted the party where the row erupted a week before a horrific photo of him sat on a dead horse was leaked. A source said: "It was a row, a verbal altercation. 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. pic.twitter.com/Bl1V0VU6Dw. I could see a horse gallop and say, Hes had enough, take him home or He needs more. I love it. "Michael OLeary always comes across as someone who loves his horses so this cant end well.". Yesterday was sad because it was a year since I had my hearing but today its a year and a day and its sunny.. He's had that bar for ages TV, just as many trainers do. #ImBackingGordon.". Suddenly, he was accused of being a monster and the image held up as proof that the racing industry had a horrific dark side. I probably didnt even realise, to be honest. 'We all make mistakes and what is important is that we learn from them and ensure we do not repeat them. Theres not a night I dont lie on the couch or in bed thinking about it, he says, as I take my leave. He said: "Whether alive or dead, the horse was entitled to dignity.". "Sports reputation in tatters two weeks before the biggest week of the year [Cheltenham Festival, March 16-19]. ', Great British Racing, the promotional body of British racing, said: 'Respect for our horses is at the heart of everything that we stand for in British racing and the shocking image is counter to that and betrays the work of thousands of people loving and caring for our horses on a daily basis we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.'. EXCLUSIVE: Lanzarote sticks to its guns and insists it WILL limit tourists and move away from relying on Jeremy Clarkson DENIES he has been sacked as Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? During the four years that Morgan was owned by Michael O'Leary, he earned 61,162 for his billionaire owner a mere fraction of what it cost to buy and to train him. . 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