Rich Ricci hails Vautour following fatal 'freak' accident

"He was a hell of a horse, no doubt about it. It's very sad."

Owner Rich Ricci has paid tribute to Vautour after the three-time Cheltenham Festival winner was put down following a "freak" accident on Sunday.

The seven-year-old had to be put down after breaking a leg when turned out in a field at Willie Mullins' yard.