'Absolute star' Delta Work dies aged 12

Trained by Gordon Elliott, the 12-year-old won a dozen times overall.
'Absolute star' Delta Work dies aged 12

Keith Donoghue aboard Delta Work. Owners Gigginstown House Stud hailed Delta Work as an “absolute superstar” after the three-time Cheltenham Festival winner died on Thursday morning following a bout of colic. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 - 11:46
Ashley Iveson

Owners Gigginstown House Stud hailed Delta Work as an "absolute superstar" after the three-time Cheltenham Festival winner died on Thursday morning following a bout of colic.

Trained by Gordon Elliott, the 12-year-old won a dozen times overall, a tally that includes five victories at Grade One level.

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