It said: "The anger and upset across racing says it all.". THE partner of disgraced racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott allegedly had a furious row with one of his riders. After Elliott guided the horse to his first victory, its owner Ryanair boss Michael OLeary astonished passengers on board a flight by handing out free drinks to celebrate the win. At that stage, if Id gone down to 20 or 30 horses, I was preparing myself for it. It's a big deal. I hope Elliot rises up the rank of great trainers again, and soon. Whatever the reasons for his behaviour, Elliott believes he will pay a heavy price. "They had him as the entertainment," said Kate Harrington, Capote's "surrogate daughter," who ran away from home to live with him at age 13. Kate has always had a keen interest in technology, and currently works in the IT sector. The three-time Grand National-winning trainer has apologised 'profoundly' for the image which was taken in 2019. ", Arrogant ex-Leeds United player who raped girl, 17, jailed for 17 years, Tributes paid to World Cup legend Just Fontaine after death aged 89, Man Utd legend Roy Keane surprises Laura Woods live on ITV with comment, Man Utd takeover set to be DELAYED until May with Glazers intent on 6bn, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In the picture, a seemingly grinning Elliott, 44, is holding his mobile phone to his ear with one hand and apparently making a V-sign with the other. Harrington appeared on ITV's Opening Show programme on Saturday to outline a little of what needs to happen next after Gordon Elliott was banned from training for 12 months on Friday - with . But Elliott, who hails from County Meath, did not come from a racing family like many leading trainers. The three-time Grand National-winning. TV presenter Kate Harrington had a slanging match in front of shocked onlookers with British blonde Charlotte Crozier at a makeshift bar on the site of Elliott's stables near Dublin in Ireland. "Sports reputation in tatters two weeks before the biggest week of the year [Cheltenham Festival, March 16-19]. This row erupted before everything kicked off. I didnt know horses until I was 11 or 12 but, as soon as I began working with them at a stable just down behind my home watering them and haying them I got the bug. I was shaky, he says. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. An undated photo shared across Twitter in February 2021 shows Gordon Elliott sitting on a horse that had just died of a heart attack after a training run. ", On Wednesday, Charlotte changed her Facebook profile picture to her and a horse with the caption: "Team GE. I wont let them.. The trainer said he was "co-operating fully" with the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) investigation. Following a lengthy inquiry, Irelands High Court ruled in October 2019 that Boylan had indeed purchased Labaik with the proceeds of crime along with a property in West Dublin refurbished at a cost of 540,000, a mobile home worth 28,000 and the Mercedes. pic.twitter.com/Bl1V0VU6Dw. . Web kate harrington gordon elliott photo. He said: "Whether alive or dead, the horse was entitled to dignity.". The two had a 'verbal altercation' in which drinks were apparently spilled. Kate Harrington has vowed to stand by boyfriend Gordon Elliott during his horse photo scandal and a rumoured row on Valentine's Day Credit: Rex Features 3 Elliott has been banned and. According to Elliott's own website, he hung up his riding boots in 2005, got his trainer's licence in 2006 and in 2007 became the youngest ever trainer of a Grand National winner when Silver Birch took first place. . I walk round this yard every evening when everyone has gone home. An image showing Irish trainer Gordon Elliott sat on a dead horse appeared and was widely circulated, leading to a serious investigation followed by a grovelling apology from Elliott. Some of his largest career earnings per race include 561,000 for the Aintree Grand National, which he has won three times including with Tiger Roll. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Going on to become a prolific rider, he also worked for Martin Pipe, who trained a record-breaking 4,182 winners, before striking out on his own. The 62-year-old added: 'It just hit the bottom of my stomach. A source said: "It was a row, a verbal altercation. But was the timing purely coincidental? When I have a winner, I get emotional . Move on. The image shows him in a pose,. Scudamore suggested that having done something 'crass and stupid', Elliott 'should be made to devote time and resources to an equine charity'. He had bought Cullentra House for 1 million in 2011 and spent every penny he earned over the next two years developing a state-of-the-art stables. OLeary, whose horses represent about 40 per cent of those kept at Elliotts yard, has remained steadfastly loyal. The argument is believed to have taken place on February 21. Mr Elliott is pictured above with his girlfriend, TV presenter Kate Harrington. I love every horse here youve seen it for yourself.. Im a normal person.. I think that Animal Welfare would tell you that they can use whatever they like in their quest to get GE banned for life! Harrington's big hope for the week - in the absence of Gold Cup winner Sizing John - is Supasundae, who she thinks will improve from his outing at the Dublin Racing Festival in a wide-open renewal . so the ihrb dont mind drinking in a bar but tv presenters have to wear stupid masks whilst standing outside. It will be OK. I said, It wont., I knew straight away it shouldnt have happened I shouldnt have let it happen.. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. There was a discussion between them.. ^ ribero - - that would be a 'six-pack' of Lager, I presume . certainly not of stomach muscle in this instance. The anger and upset across racing says it all. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "Gordon's facing so many problems. Published: 22:31 GMT, 2 March 2021 | Updated: 23:48 GMT, 2 March 2021. Jockey Rob James sits astride another dead horse in footage widely circulated on social media. Amid a storm of controversy that continues to grow apace, that appalling image has sparked widespread condemnation in the racing world, and three-time Grand National winning Elliott has been banned from racing in Britain by the British Horseracing Authority while regulatory authorities in Ireland investigate the incident. I wont let them.. Questions not answered yet, may never beWho took the picture ? Just a few weeks earlier hed had more favourites entered in the 2021 Cheltenham Festival than any trainer in Ireland or England, and was widely expected to win the Festivals coveted Leading Trainer Award for a third time. The Jockey Club, a commercial organisation that owns many of Britain's top racecourses including Cheltenham and Epsom, said Elliott's actions were not reflective of the respect and care that racehorses receive from participants in our sport. An undated photo shared across Twitter in February 2021 shows Gordon Elliott sitting on a horse that had just died of a heart attack after a training run. On February 28, the story broke about the dead horse photo after it was circulated online that weekend. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) gave him a 12-month suspension, allowing him to return to training after six months. Suddenly, he was accused of being a monster and the image held up as proof that the racing industry had a horrific dark side. Sportsfile 7 Very little is known about Gordon Elliott's personal life. "Everybody is talking about it. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. It is also investigating the video footage featuring Rob James. This one image has blown that apart.' Yesterday was sad because it was a year since I had my hearing but today its a year and a day and its sunny.. TV presenter Kate Harrington had a slanging match in front of shocked onlookers with British blonde Charlotte Crozier at a makeshift bar on the site of Elliott's stables near Dublin in Ireland. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. And Harrington, 31, stressed last night: Gordon is a great boyfriend.. Prepare for peak pothole season! I might as well throw the other 'suspect ' out there, after scorned lover, gangster, stablehand with a grudge, disenchanted stable hand and Davy Russell. As one of the biggest names in racing, his fall from grace has been particularly hard. I shouldnt have taken the phone call until the horse was looked after first. That is what they are saying. Betfair has also ended Elliott's lucrative 'ambassador' role for the betting firm, saying that 'his actions are completely at odds with the values of the Betfair brand'. Victory for all or any of them would taste sweet but future successes will always be tempered by the events of last year and Gordons regret at his actions. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. It's a big deal. September 5, 2019. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. then when he realised he put things right. That's old news driver! How could this likeable fellow who had come from, as he puts it, nothing the eldest of five children, his father a panel-beater and his mother a cleaner to reach the loftiest heights in the sport of kings, have brought it so low? Video footage of jockey Rob James laughing and jumping onto the back of a dead horse has further fuelled fears about how horses bred for racing are being treated. I was probably wanting [the team member] to wait until I was finished on the phone., I dont even remember the photograph being taken, but I shouldnt have put myself in that position. GE was consorting with a criminal and now they are using that as an excuse. "People were stunned to hear it. 00:48:40. Elliott is one of the sport's most celebrated figures in Britain and Ireland. The BHA said: "People who work in our industry believe their values of caring for and respecting our horses have been deeply undermined by this behaviour.". Galloping down the home straight, seven-year-old Morgan was just six-and-a-half lengths behind the winning horse when he crossed the finishing line in fourth place. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. James added that 'to try defending my stupidity at the time would add further insult and hurt to the many loyal people that have supported me during my career. . 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After riding as an amateur jockey, he took out a trainer's licence in 2006. When Tiger Roll won, I cried, he says. People who dont know what horses are like think theyre big fierce animals but theyre really kind when you get to know them and get inside their head. I am just re-stating the facts. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Happy St Davids Day in Welsh - Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus, Star Aussie pair reportedly to join Cummins on flight home as India tour gets worse, BTS Army: Heres When and Where Legos Dynamite-Inspired Set Arrives Online and In Stores, Message from Welsh Secretary on St David's Day. 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'I appreciate that an initial viewing of this photo suggests it is a callous and staged photo but nothing could be further from the truth,' he said in a statement in which he stated that the horse had died of 'an apparent heart attack' on the gallops. A close friend said: Kate is outraged. Related Episodes. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Discussed on the other thread this morning, I never looked at that thread tbh, this thread title is more specific. "People were stunned to hear it. The trainer has passed the licence at his yard over to Denise 'Sneeze' Foster, although Elliott was forced to delete a line in the statement announcing the move following a fan backlash. Elliott is one of the sports most successful trainers and his name had been known far beyond the racing fraternity ever since his tough gelding Tiger Roll, owned by Ryanair boss Michael OLeary, triumphed in 2018 and 2019 in the Grand National. The image shows him in a pose, holding two fingers out while sitting astride the horse's body. View our online Press Pack. Gordon says he didnt sleep for weeks when he thought he might lose the lot last year. Prepare for peak pothole season! View our online Press Pack. mail on line sunday all in the public domainThe mystery surrounding a sickening photograph of three-time Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott sat astride a dead horse deepened last night amid claims that a drug cartel leaked the image in a b He wasnt being ridden out and had been retired, he said. You look down over the place and you appreciate everything you have.. In death, he has achieved something very different. He added: "It's a scary place to be. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has given no indication when a disciplinary hearing might be held into Elliott's behaviour. and there are criminals everywhere not just in england or ireland. View our online Press Pack. FA Cup match stream, latest Shami-Kohli brilliance takes Indians to unlikely win over Australians. Kate Harrington The Irish Times F02aepvyzh1xmm You Can T Just Close Up The Horses At 5 30pm On A Friday The42 . "Michael OLeary always comes across as someone who loves his horses so this cant end well.". He said the committee was satisfied the publication of the photo was part of a concerted attack on Mr Elliott whose horses receive unrivalled care, attention and affection. Themystery surrounding a sickening photograph of three-time Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott sat astride a dead horse deepened last night amid claims that a drug cartel leaked the image in a bid to ruin him. It's desperate sadness on so many fronts. While the racing world has fought to raise its reputation, insisting that the highest standards of compassion and care are maintained when training horses, Elliott's photograph and James's video clearly suggests otherwise and may well have undone years of work to convince the public of the 'caring' face of the sport. He began his racing career as a teenager working for Tony Martin -regarded as one of the shrewdest trainers in Ireland - at weekends and during school holidays. Sorry and a beard doesn't seem to go amiss either. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory board, the sports governing body in Ireland, has banned Elliott for 12 months, six of them suspended, after a picture emerged of him sitting on a dead horse. We accept Gordon's sincere, profound and unreserved apology and we will continue to support him and his team at Cullentra as they work to recover from this deeply regrettable incident. Elliott and bloodstock agent Mouse O'Ryan bought the four-year-old at the Goffs UK Horses in Training and Point-to-Point Sale on Wednesday for 195,000. I knew instantly that it wasnt good. We all know that, but some see that as supporting their case. He added: "I will be punished, I fully understand that. On March 2, 2021, it was revealed that Elliotts Tiger Roll is OUT of the Grand National due to "unfair weight". 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More info. Elliot - who has apologised - said the shocking photo had been taken some time ago after the horse died of an apparent heart attack on the gallops. When youre training horses its 24/7.. Gordon was beside himself and friends had real concern about his mental state and what he might do. Live Preview: Post Malone Announces European 'Twelve Carat 'What a player' Jermaine Beckford waxes lyrical about Leeds Chris Rock will talk about Will Smith's Oscars slap in his live Netflix special, Minister rejects claim Matt Hancock ignored advice on Covid testing. , updated Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott sitting astride a dead horse while talking on his phone. Kate Harrington. Gordon is a millionaire. Cant imagine any trainer doing this to animals they care for and work with? The comments below have not been moderated. It will be an emotional roller coaster for Gordon, not least because Tiger Roll now 12 years old and known to punters as The Peoples Horse will be retired, whether he wins or loses his attempt at a record-equalling sixth Festival success when he runs in the Cross Country Chase. and not known it. Ruby Walsh (left) said the image of Elliott is 'indefensible' and mad his 'angry' and 'embarrased'. When she was 13, Kate Harrington picked up the phone and dialed Truman Capote the brilliant Breakfast at Tiffany's author and ill-fated gossip whom she had met under . This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Gordon Elliott net worth The Irish Sun reported Elliott's total earnings at around 16million in 2019. If you ask some of my friends, they might say they were worried [Id take my life]. Before the biggest week of the sport 's most celebrated figures in Britain and Ireland every day along four! 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