Ballyhampshire Boy succumbs to ligament injuries

TOP class hurdler Ballyhampshire Boy has had to be put down as a result of injuries sustained at Navan last month, after falling at the final flight when upsides Limestone Lad.

Tallow handler Sean Aherne yesterday confirmed that the decision was made on Thursday.

Said Aherne: “He tore the ligaments in his near-hind hock. We were very hopeful he would make a recovery, but began to get worried on Monday.