Overview

• Cartmel Racecourse said a horse experienced a veterinary issue during the third race that caused it to deviate from the course and strike a group of spectators.
• The horse, Wbee, received prompt veterinary attention on site but did not recover.
• Two members of the public were transported to hospital after immediate treatment by on-course medical teams.
• Reports differ on the length of the ensuing delay to the meeting, though racing later resumed and the Cavendish Cup was run.
• Wbee was a 10-year-old trained by Gary Hanmer and ridden by Alan Doyle, and the fixture drew a large Bank Holiday crowd that included racegoer Tyson Fury.