UNBELIEVABLE Finish at the Grand National Horse Race (1956) | Sporting History

[@BlueLeopard200]

They interviewed the horse after. They asked "Did you take a dive?" He said "Neiiiiggghh".

[@MrGoneTroppo]

Actually he nodded. Liverpool 2020 we can only hope!

[@karlsmith8212]

Wow 4 years ago & still laughing 😂

[@sharonhopton]

Beautiful horse❤️ It didn’t matter that he didn’t win, what matters is that he was ok after! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tonyjohnson9079]

I remember this race from when I was young. Devon Loch was owned by the Queen Mother and everyone was cheering for a royal victory. Lucky winner was ESB.

[@whouster]

Looked very much like Devon Loch tried to jump a phantom fence. He jumped exactly parallel to the water jump on the other side of the rails - which is only jumped on the first circuit.

[@lee7701]

Doubt it, horses are more intelligent than that. More likely it was some sort of muscular cramping problem.

[@mrgobrien]

​@@lee7701 the widespread theory is that the water jump did somehow confuse devon loch into leaping a phantom fence - but there was no way to get an answer from the horse of course - but then again that water jump is still there and nothing happens with other horses every year - so you might be right that the water jump was irrelevant.

[@Rambomate-mr3rt]

Good comment👍

[@debbiep8260]

Talk about announcer jinx: “Devon Loch can’t lose”

[@JXSMS]

To be fair that commentary sounded like it was narrated afterwards in the recap video

[@jasonlall1955]

@@JXSMS nah commentators curse

[@lilyby1203]

To all those people who think the horse broke its leg i say this: It didn't brake it's leg as you can see it walk off fine. If it had broken it's leg then it would be lying on the floor.

[@frauwolle2417]

I agree, it didn't break it's leg but I saw horses running full speed with a broken leg and smash their leg to pieces (in a horse race). Sometimes they just run and run and the pain makes them running even faster...

[@johnmacdonald1813]

I remember listening to the race on the radio as an 8 year old boy. I t was my first grand national and I've only missed one live since. When Red Rum won his second national l had to work. It's the greatest sports event in the world.

[@unishale2783]

not "the greatest" world cup is the greatest ⚽️

[@seanbonella]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fundifferent1]

shut up! People on youtube are always making up little tall tales to insert themsleves into the video. You're probably a 20 year old girl

[@bcgrote]

Interesting how Devon Loch sort of knuckled over on that near front leg. A loss of proprioception? Although the jockey said a yell from the crowd startled the horse, some think it was a muscle cramp, or a shadow causing the horse to think there was a jump. Wild finish in a wild race.

[@mrgobrien]

lots cite the water jump fence (shadow) - but the problem with the theory is that water jump fence is still there (with the sun often shining) and nothing happens to other horses year after year.

[@LordMontystink]

There are some ridiculous comments here. The horse did not break his leg and it is not known why Devon Loch fell. He was perfectly okay, enjoyed a summer at grass and won a hurdle race in the Autumn. I seem to recall that he died aged 17, in retirement. Now, as for the astonishingly idiotic comment about how the horse would have been okay if he had not been racing that someone made, no, were it not for racing these horses would not be standing in a field, they would not exist at all. Those of you who claim to care about them, without racing they would not be here to care about. It is absurd that you behave as if spending time in front of a computer makes you more qualified to talk about how horses are treated than people who spend their entire lives around them.

[@guiltymorty4117]

This needs to be top comment. Couldn't have said it better myself :)

[@MaxSafeheaD]

"were it not for racing these horses would not be standing in a field, they would not exist at all" Bullshit. Far more horses are kept for work and these days as pets than aver get thrahed round in a professional race. It's not a particularly bad sport althoguh it's pretty sad to see horses being screened off as they are shot. My only condition for continued racing is that any horses put-down, to be put down in full view of those who cause it.

[@LordMontystink]

MaxSafeheaD I was writing specifically about racehorses. They actually are bred specifically to race. People don't just drag horses at random from fields and turn them into racehorses. They are purpose-bred. So no, without racing those particular horses would not be standing in a field. They would not exist.

[@perfectXXdrug]

Better not to be born at all, then to "live" your whole life in captivity and poor living conditions and then end it as pet food and if you're lucky enough, maybe someone will adopt you and let you rest for what time you have left, but still in captivity.

[@LordMontystink]

perfectXXdrug Lots of animals live their lives in captivity and do rather better than they would if left to fend for themselves. Some undoubtedly would be better off wild and free, or as you say not being born at all, but I doubt that that applies to thoroughbreds. I do not agree with you about horses having "poor living conditions" and I think that that is very harsh on the people who look after them.

[@MrStonecold69]

I WAS BORN ON THE DAY OF THIS RACE

[@aspenrebel]

Yeah? Did your parents name you Devon Loch?

[@jakelownds8878]

@@aspenrebel no they named him MrStoneCold69

[@aspenrebel]

@@jakelownds8878 odd name for a kid.

[@auttiebarnard7691]

So old haha

[@dannynysus]

@@auttiebarnard7691 Yeah, right? It's so funny how people are born and then time passes. What a knee-slapper.

[@radolfkalis4041]

You never ever say someone cannot loose, the announcer cursed it!

[@kevvome]

we could argue against this forever and not come up with the right answer (at least one that would satisfy both parties!). i am a 64 year old guy that worked for one of this country's best nh trainers, so i know my stuff!. i have watched this race at least 50 times and there is no doubt that devon loch jumped the shadow. he was coming to the end of a 4 and a half mile steeplechase and became confused. i love the sport, and this race in particular. these horses are bred to do this job

[@mrgobrien]

i would just point out that the water jump (shadow) is still there today - how come other horses aren't confused?

[@buffalosowljah]

this is incredible .. keep looking at it ... it just seems devon loch thinks .theres a fence there .. its that mister magoo moment 😳

[@anam.2347]

The horses are fine, cool your jets people. They aren't run down, you can clearly see them trotting off the track, plus, they are still giving their handlers attitude.

[@gotch09]

I truly did know whether to laugh or cry.

[@annedoughty7141]

Right... This film is from the 1956 grand national.......since then safety has been stepped up, jumps have been partially lowered and horses now have much more direct access to medical attention if required. It is simply stupid to judge the whole racing circle on one fall. The horse obviously slipped, and yes I know that racing has it's share of bad people who abuse and act recklessly towards their horses. But it shocks me how people can try to judge all racing on one slip... Racing is not that bad in comparison to the horrors that happen in practices in the rodeo for example. Everyone is welcome to their own opinion but please try to educate yourselves before judging.

[@joeexotic5831]

Correct. I've visited a couple of big stables, let me tell you these animals are treated like someone's child. Many stables have passed through generations, I can name 3 or 4 current trainers that are named after their mum/dad's fav horse. Not the actions of someone who doesn't care to name their child after there fav. A lot of ill educated people don't realise in the main the horses love the life they lead and enjoy racing too most of the time, this is not a sport for politically correct buffons to bother with, if they spent 1 week in a proper stables they would realise how much love, care and good living goes into producing a horse like tiger roll to win the national. It wouldn't work if the horse had a hard life or was badly treated

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

Well said.

[@earnhardtfanthree]

Controlled the horse after the slip which obviously stunned the horse momentarily. Good on the jockey...knew exactly what to do in a scary situation.

[@WellConditioned]

If you watch closely it wasn't a shadow but rather he imagined he had to clear the water jump again (to his left). The horse recovered immediately and was walking soundly, and Francis checked his hind end after the recovery to make sure he was fine.

[@mrgobrien]

yes that is a good theory - but the water jump is still there today - how come other horses aren't confused in that race every year?

[@agemoth]

​@@mrgobrienhe was the exception I guess! I definitely think that is what happened!

[@海老名繭]

ディック・フランシスさんの推理小説が好きでした。 「女王陛下の騎手」にこのことが書いてあったので、観ることができて感動しました。 ありがとうございます！

[@chicchats]

watching. hugs for the research!

[@barbaro267]

LOL the horses without jockeys are like "okay....what now?"....I mean, sometimes, horses still race and once in a while win the race, but others just stop and waltz around XD

[@nikhilvijay1]

How does sir Alex always remember such stuff:-)

[@BloodLegacy666]

so, to those who believe he´d been broken his leg/s ... he hasn´t ... he was put down in the cold winter of 1963 ... but this was a race ... don´t know why he jumped ... but he will be remembered for this

[@tonylarue3405]

This is some good racing, too bad it never caught on in the states, looks like great fun!

[@lauraivy9848]

Are you fucking kidding me? It's absolutely horrible. Do you know how many horses started in that race? Look how many finished!!! I wonder how many horses had to be put down from that race alone!

[@guiltymorty4117]

Wolfgang Martin Wow, calm down, would you? This kind of race is actually the one the most hoses die from, so yes it is horrible! I know this clip is from a "disaster" race, obviously a lot of horses didn't even finish the race etc., but come the fuck on. You can't be serious that you don't find this horrible? They ride the horses like it was a pure race, and force them over the hurdles like it was show-jumping - the horses run so fast they can't jump properly, and that's why so many riders crash. It is a horrible kind of race. It works better when races and show-jumping separated.

[@quentinstoner3766]

karamel likør read a fucking book before you come on here and make stupid ignorant comments about horse racing or abusive. Horses do this kind of stuff all the time in the wild. They gallop at full speed and they jump over logs and other debris. If we didn't do anything with them they would be slaughtered.

[@guiltymorty4117]

The LoWi Oh please, think before you talk. I'm a horserider myself, i know what i'm talking about and NO they don't run that fast + jump in the wild, there are barely any wild horses left so would you go open a book yourself before you speak? Thanks. The is animal abuse because they are FORCED to run this fast, they are FORCED to jump the hurdles, but in the wild they have a choice, and if you knew anything about anything you'd know that that don't run this long, in that speed + hurdles in the wild. So you say if they didn't race they'd be slaughtered? I'm embarrassed that you are so uneducated. There are much more to a horse life than competition.

[@quentinstoner3766]

karamel likør Being abused? You've obviously never stepped foot in a barn. Standardbreds are spoiled rotten daily by their caretakers. Taken on long walks to eat grass, stalls filled with straw up to their bellies and all the hay they could ever want in a day. All of these videos on here just display the reality of what could happen in this business. They never show the good side. They never show the bond a horse and their caretaker has. They don't show the special and emotional side of it when we bust our ass taking better care of our horses than we do ourselves and all our hard work pays off. This may have not been the greatest explanation, but why should we have to explain ourselves to a heartless person who doesn't know a fraction of what we do. Step in our shoes for a day and maybe you'll realize that our horses are special to us and are loved unconditionally. You'd also know that horses are meant to run, it's in their breed. Just like Standardbreds and thoroughbreds are meant to race. I bet you wouldn't have so much to say if you were at a window betting on these horses and they were making you money. Open your mind before your mouth

[@rextonzembar1313]

Most sensational grand national ever seen until 11 years later Foinavon won at 100/1 in 1967!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TaliaSkye98]

"Dick Francis walks off the track in tears" ~ WHAT ABOUT THE HORSE?!? I like how the camera decides to focus on the winner as soon as we see Devon Loch fall...as if they knew something had happened and had tried to hide it... Don't kill me if im wrong pls :o

[@CollieBear16]

I would just like to say, that the horse was not hurt. The rider walked off crying because he was upset he would win, but after the horse slipped, he knew he wouldn't. And since the horse wasn't hurt, there is no issue with him walking away like that.

[@sul2soul]

when you have a gangster horse that laid itself on betfair at 1.01 for big money and then took the dive!

[@aspenrebel]

There you go!!!

[@arrived001]

Those jumps are massive compared to what we have in Australia today!! Love it!

[@andrewharman8712]

The jumps at this course have been completely modified, they ain't like this anymore

[@HayleyEastabrook]

a lot of these comments are very stereotypical. safety regulations have improved massively since around 49 years ago so there's no point in saying it was dangerous for the horses as it might have used to have been but not any more. I disagree with the grand national but I do agree that the horse did not break its leg and was perfectly fine to be able to simply trot away after the fall; it would be on the floor still if it did break it's leg

[@lilyby1203]

I said that 3 months ago!!! 😁

[@HayleyEastabrook]

Did u?!?!😂 lol

[@jamesb4373]

The worst fall I've ever seen was Tiqris recently over a small hurdle. Absolubtely horrible - And Our Conor's tumble was bad too at Cheltenham. As the obstacles get lower so the speed increases and so falls over hurdles can and do kill. Some of the modifications to the course are a good thing (Raising the bottom side of Beechers, 40 horse maximum..) but you can never eliminate the risks. Lots of rain creating heavier (And so slower) going is probably the best safety measure !

[@lilyby1203]

They Also water the ground so the landing isn't too hard on the horses

[@bubblinbrownsugar616]

He didn't jinxed it. In fact, he didn't do this in realtime. These are newsreels like the newsreels they use to show before a movie started. It was designed to be dramatic like that.

[@byronmarshall3924]

Devon Loch thought he was approaching a hurdle. If you look to the inner course, he jumps right where a hurdle exists on the inner course. The jockey of course does not adjust, and Devon Loch falls. Watch Devon Loch's hind legs curl , as if jumping a hurdle. If the Jockey was not so close to the rail, Devon Loch might not have seen the inside hurdle.

[@sablatnic8030]

And that is why Dick Francis stopped riding and started writing?

[@moodylaus7099]

oh Jamie Rednapp.....why did you have to bring me here just to see what you are talking about.......we gonna win the league no matter what....ynwa!!

[@kevinmunday5782]

Two things, what is that white flat object by the rails, on landing side of the water jump, and who is the man in the dark coat, who just nonchalantly turns and walks away , as Devon Loch Belly flops right in front of him ...????

[@Rimfaxe96]

Lol people, that horse didn't die from that fall. If I remember correctly he even raced afterwards.

[@aspenrebel]

I hope it got a good beating. Dumb ass horse. Queen Mum must have been pissed.

[@ThePogue95]

The horse became startled after hearing the crowd. The jockey was on BBC Desert Island Discs

[@KevorkienMD]

I think you're right, the rear hooves slip, but you're wrong because it's pretty obvious the Devon tries to jump at that point. It's a combination of the horse going too fast to jump and the horse and rider being caught unawares (the horse catches a glimpse of the passsing white fence out the corner of his eye and thinks he suddenly needs to jump). The horses nor jockey's weight is distributed correctly for the traction needed at those speeds and the rear hooves slip. So no, they aren't stupid.

[@misso2003]

I did some research about this accident. And this is confusing. Ok, Devon Loch lived for 7 years after his accident. But can you explain why after he stumbled, his leg isn't straight, like bent to ninety degrees ?

[@HorseCrazyMusicLover]

everything on a horse is rough, western pleasure, jumping, dressage, reining, barrels, trails, endurance. Everything is rough on a horses back and most horses in these events are started under saddle training at 2, yes racing makes it more likely to break down, but the risk is everywhere, i've seen one of our stables finest colts started training at three, no one one his back until 3 1/2, break down over a jump course at age 5, the rider was good and very light too.

[@jamieban]

That's what I saw too at 1:54, it almost looks like his front leg folds in half at the hock when he stands on it. :(

[@GFSTaylor]

The hocks are a joint in the rear legs.

[@DragonsGait]

Good Answer! I'm sick of people saying they love this. I work 8:30am - 4:30pm in DC. I HATE IT . But I do it to pay the bills and I listen to my boss because I can't afford to lose this job. SO SICK THIS SPORT

[@SlakeDragon]

I am glad that the jockey stopped the horse from running instead of pushing on after he slipped. Poor dude and horse. They were both so close. What are the odds? Seriously.

[@xoxoloveya991]

omg why do people say the horse died from the fall? For all you people who didn't know the horse survived he didn't die did you see him fall on his side and die? no you saw him get up -.-

[@JenniSammy]

I know right? but anyway, Thank god he didn't snap it. he tried his best! Bless his heart :)

[@garrycarroll855]

The story about Devon Lough gets more interesting if you research the Commanding Officers in charge of The Cairo Gang during the War of Independence in Ireland.

[@Lottshorse]

This is sick and i don't get how the hell the horses can go hard out but stip manage those MASSIVVE jumps!!!!

[@isobelspringett]

It was bent at the fetlock, which is where it should bend. When a horse is tired, it will sometimes stumble like that. The fact that he got up and walked away says it all. Tough horse! Hate racing.

[@Mauamone]

For me it looked like that too, when they walked on, his front hoof kind of hangs in a terrible wrong position for a moment. That looked painful and defenetly not normal

[@Jimmy911ism]

What about the guy who ran onto the track with horses still finishing! I've never seen anything like that.

[@Toxicpot76]

i just got to say in australia our jumps are way smaller with smaller fields, and they are trained to go over the jumps lol! they are forced to have 3 jump barrier trails completed in decent time before they can go in a race! its not animal cruelty the horse wouldnt jump it if he didnt want to, they'd simply pull up or force there way to dodging it.

[@stevenzyla]

That horse gave it a go. All out!

[@pixiepixiepower]

Horse racing is a great sport, people view it as a sport where horses are put at a risk of getting killed, no its not one bit, the amount of knowledge and strategies there are to horse racing is amazing, people dedicate there whole life to the breeding of these horses and the training, and unfortunately sometimes horses are lost which is tragic, the grand national in my opinion is a great opportunity for less known trainers to have a shot at getting a title, but should be made less challenging.

[@Skylarkien]

I think it's the Grand National that most people have some issue with, its much more demanding than any race, and the sheer number of horses means if they do fall, the risk of other horses tripping over them is more likely. Deaths are much more common in this particular race, and because it's so much more in the public eye, I think people get the idea that all racing is like this, even when it's not.

[@Nizingur]

Aw, they had such CUTE horse names back then! Adorable! Sounds much better than "Hovercraft", "Bonefish" and my own horse, "Excellent Love". Jeez :P

[@buffalosowljah]

i like the ones in the 70s.. boomdocker.. the dikler .. spittin image .. andy pandy .redrum .. rag trade ..eyecatcher

[@AnnieKeller]

Did anyone notice the horse's ankle at 1:53???

[@katherinegill775]

Horse races back then were so much better, people did it because they liked it, not just for money. Anyways some people need to stop complaining, he walked away just fine!

[@SHELLMADDE]

Totally agreed its not a matter of who WINS but who SURVIVES the Grand Pitfall. Shame on the queen mother for making such a callous and distant remark about his fall. Oops-- I forgot the royals aren't allowed to say "OH MY!!" and show real feelings.

[@CoyoteCrafty]

*Do a Devon Loch* Devon Loch was a racehorse that collapsed just short of the winning line of the 1956 Grand National race in the UK. If someone does a Devon Loch, they suddenly fail when everybody expects them to succeed or simply crumble at the very last minute when they were almost winning. Example: It was shocking how Manchester United did a Devon Loch in the last minutes of the match against Arsenal.

[@MrTripcore]

I've never seen a horse fall like that before.

[@tonyparkes9541]

he ran again in the same season and carried on running and winning a couple of races for the next 2 years

[@ryan-fd7oh]

music reminds me of wacky races :D

[@deanmoncaster]

It is did you not see the horse that tried to change shape but failed?

[@CollieBear16]

I'm sorry, you are right about that part, I guess I just didn't see that. But like you said, the horse probably wasn't hurt bad because he was still standing, even if he wasn't putting all his weight onto whatever leg hurt most. And I also would not have left my horses side if she got hurt.

[@denisupton8073]

To all the people who go on about banning the race and how cruel it is on the horse's,the horse is bred and trained for those sort of races, if it did not want to jump the fences it would refuse you cannot stop accidents they are part and parcel of life wether you are human or animal. for example what about people killed in car accidents, i do not hear people shouting at the top of the voice "ban the production of cars".........after all a life is a life wether it be human or animal.

[@coombem1978]

I cried laughing. Glad I didn't have a tenner on it. Wish the fences were still this high.

[@Saltfactorynz]

couldn't have said it better myself

[@TheMoonlight2121]

It really hurt to see this... My heart was just breaking into pieces :(

[@kelleybunny]

the horse was fine.

[@MollyGrue1]

@@kelleybunny yes, but moments later he stumbled again, must have hurt himself somehow. Poor creatures...

[@chloekempton1577]

I think the grand national uses way too many horses all in one whole race, look how many have been injured, fallen and some have even died. Don't get me wrong I love horse racing and I know a horse can even get hurt just in one with less horses but there's a big chance a lot of the horses won't be hurt

[@mellilore]

+Chloe Kempton Amen

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

The race is an homage to the role played by horses and jumpers in our own evolution. Once upon a time, horseback was the only way to cross many paths. Our ancestors were not wimps. This is by far my favorite race of the year; I make a point never to miss it and look forward to handicapping it. The spectacle you say you dislike is the entire point of the event. It's also fun to flirt with the hot PETA chicks who protest and offer them a steak dinner date.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

*favourite!

[@MrUltimateBroski]

Is it just me or did horses seem a lot faster then? Hahah that horse who fell should be called Luis Suarez now

[@daneismint]

I'm pretty sure the horse must have thought the rail on the outside of the track at 1.33, which he jumps just as he passes it could be a theory

[@chriswatson7965]

I agree. Speaking from personal experience, the brain is not working properly at the end of a race of this length when you've really pushed it. Looks like the horse panicked as it thought it was just about to run into a imaginary fence, which it saw out of the corner of its eye. Then it was simply too exhausted to be able to finish.

[@craigbuckingham4373]

Exactly, you can see the ears of the horse are pointing back and its focus ahead. When it reaches the inner fence at 1:33 its ears move forward, head raises slightly showing alertness and then it attempts to jump.

[@mrgobrien]

One theory says that not the actual rail confused the horse, but the Water Jump fence attached to it (a slightly different theory says the shadow of the Water Jump fence was cast onto the Lap 2 racing side and the horse thought it was a real fence). Evidence against that theory though is no repeat with other horses in the race in other years even though the Water Jump is always still opposite the final run in and sun still shines during the race many times over the years and it is still held in the Spring when the sun is getting high. The jockey himself Dick Francis said the horse was startled by a sudden very loud crowd roar (possibly after the PA system announced the royal owner - certainly the TV commentators start to suddenly name the owner in the final stretch and before the finish line is reached). Other theories - such as a broken leg or heart attack were dismissed when the horse was examined later.

[@glynnevans1851]

@@mrgobrien Hello sir, Another theory with some foundation is 'I read this in the horse n hound magazine some time ago..by the water jump there had been a leaking tap pipe that year on the right side of the jump. Possibly Devon Loch had slipped forward slightly as the grass round that area on the right was greasy type ground but know other horses faltered there. I don't go with Devon Loch jumped or had a spasm but it continues to remain a mysterious event like the Titanic although that is more who to blame. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK 🤝

[@ImperatorZed]

Max Best sent me here

[@CielOfFuntom]

I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry at this.. It just looked so funny...

[@97channel]

Haha!! That horse would have won like a boss, if he'd only waited a mere four seconds and done that right at the finish post.

[@kglenn1255]

the horse was fine...he was running again later that year and lived for another 7-8 years after this race. the incident was scary to see but he came out of it alright.

[@FlyingSquid96]

Thing is u little haters, The fences and lower now because so many horses died or broke their legs, so you can stop complaining this is only the 1956 national, the newer nationals have lower fences and more safety

[@barbaro267]

in the past 20 years, name 5 horses that died. In the BIG races, not these little races no one knows about. And besides Eight Belles. Why was Eight Belles case so shocking? Because it was an extreme case. Extreme, as in, hardly EVER happens. Horses LOVE to run, so don't boycott their favorite sport!

[@Anthonyadl]

Most tragic race GN was when Red Rum ran down the gallant Crisp who was carrying the grandstand

[@turbosixgaming]

I think you are right!

[@kglenn1255]

it's 2013. nobody is shooting injured horses on the racetracks. if you're going to hate something, at least come up with something factual to back it up.

[@LittleMustangMare]

did they ever figure out what happened? i mean it looks like he pulled ligaments in his front legs during/after the 'jump' but did they ever figure out what made him jump in the first place.

[@fastezz]

No one seems to know why Devon Loch Slipped with yards to go with the race at his mercy. I guess the horse saw the white railing with a fence on the adjacent course and lost concentration after running 4.5 miles and he tried to jump it.

[@barboro1]

these horses are trained to do what they do.....it does not mean they enjoy it.....and when you say if a horse didnt want to do something they wont for untrained horses that is true but for trained horses they do what they are trained to do whether they like it or not

[@EquestrianismByShady]

Haha poor thing! He thought there was a jump! I bet he was so embarrassed poor guy

[@ozdorothyfan]

Strange, it almost looked like he was trying to go for a jump when there was nothing there to jump.

[@tonyparkes9541]

those fences have been modified are supposingly easer to jump but have caused more deaths in the last 20 years

[@angstriddenyouth]

Ooops, wrong link...Was looking for the City QPR game....

[@lexwill8929]

Rednapp comment on LFC brought me here.

[@suckametatas]

He didnt try to jump a shadow, outside of the track is a perpendicular fence he prolly saw that and assumed it was another hedge

[@albion2742]

When I was 15 I bet my weeks pocket money 5 shillings on this horse.My mates dad was a bookie.Both my brother and another school mate had their money on ESB. the winner.

[@mayaescott6250]

P.

[@fifin1k]

the horses name is Devon Loch. not mr.Horse

[@DragonsGait]

I agree. Do you think my horse wants me to take him out of the field while he is grazing enjoying the sun with his buds to take me on a trail ride? HECK NO. He does it because I ask him to. Maybe he enjoys it while he is out there but I'm sure if he could talk he would say, "na, I'm not in the mood today". Maybe tomorrow.

[@macvatu]

Devon Loch might have suffered from double vision. Look again and you will notice a fence in the adjacent course right in line where he attempted to jump a non-existent obstacle. . . after 4 and 1/2 miles it could easily have happened.

[@109367]

Always thought this was a weird incident, horse looks like he's jumping something that isn't there lol glad he was okay but how disappointing for his connections when he looked like such a sure winner

[@AmericanHero911]

Rest in peace horses but stay strong - for your nightmare lives on

[@peggypapczun2906]

I can't get enough of this video, dreadful but wonderful to watch.

[@wag3486]

The horse died in 1963 so was walking around with a broken leg for a long time!! Devon Loch (1946-1963)

[@shylarogers9113]

It depends on how the break it, some horses when they break their legs it can be fixed or they are put down

[@bobbell4461]

ran again the following season. A broken bone of any kind in his leg would have prevented that.

[@heidihoney1]

The announcer jinxed it...

[@zucchi826]

poor horse i cried

[@Whiteshirtloosetie]

I remember some years ago there was something on the news that they found that the reason Devon Loch fell was due to flatulence.

[@aspenrebel]

????????

[@GFSTaylor]

@@aspenrebel One of the grooms believed that he'd done the girth up too tight, so the horse hadn't been able to pass wind until that moment, when it let rip a huge fart and startled itself so much it fell. It's a very unlikely idea though - the jockey would surely have noticed a huge fart, and probably the rider behind. Not to mention that girths are surely too far forward to afftect the digestion like that.

[@aspenrebel]

@@GFSTaylor oi Vay!!