Derby contender Hidden Legislation suffered a deadly harm after successful the Chester Vase on Wednesday.
The son of Dubawi, educated by Charlie Appleby, broke down quickly after passing the ending line beneath jockey William Buick
Buick instantly dismounted after the horse took a false step, however he couldn’t be saved.
“He fractured his leg, sadly,” mentioned Appleby.
“He handed the road all OK after which when he is crossed the street, he is taken a false step on it and he is come down on it mainly.
“It is a kind of very freak accidents.”
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin staff, the 9-4 likelihood had gained the Group Three race, a number one trial for subsequent month’s Derby at Epsom, by three lengths from Agenda.
“I really feel so sorry for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and Group Godolphin. To have a horse like him doubtlessly coming via the ranks was thrilling for everyone. It is a unhappy day,” added Appleby.
Earlier the Ralph Beckett-trained Forest Fairy (11-4) gave jockey Rossa Ryan his first victory at Chester within the Cheshire Oaks.