Lad tragedy mars Rebel Fitz’s win

The eagerly-awaited clash between Rebel Fitz and Beachdale Lad in the Christy McSweeney Memorial Novice Chase at Killarney last night had a tragic outcome.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2013 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Beachdale Lad, ordinarily a brilliant jumper, powered down to the fourth last fence with about a four lengths advantage over Rebel Fitz.

But Jessica Harrington’s charge stepped right into the obstacle, broke a leg and had to be put down.

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