RSPCA urge review into ‘extremely concerning’ six Cheltenham deaths

There were four equine fatalities on the final day alone, with three of them coming in the concluding race.

Officials at the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) have described the six equine fatalities at the Cheltenham Festival this week as "extremely concerning".

There were four deaths on the final day, with three of them - Dresden, North Hill Harvey and Some Plan - coming in the concluding race, the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase.