Rich Ricci hails Vautour following fatal 'freak' accident

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

Rich Ricci hails Vautour following fatal 'freak' accident
Mon, 07 Nov, 2016 - 21:17

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.

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