McKelvey is the horse that died today in the grand national, an inocent life, lost in the name of sport, was one stunning horse, and did not deserve to die, buy thats the thing with racing, horses get injured and die every day.

i would just like this thread to be able to pay respect to McKelvey who died today, so that evil people could get dressed up, and bet money on who would win a race ( know as the horse masacre of the year) , hope they're happy now, another one dead, that makes the total number of deaths from the grand national race alone up to over 30 in the last decade. how many more innocent lives to be lost before this masacre of a race is banned! i wish i could actually do something to help these poor horse's but i cant!

R.I.P McKelvey (and all the others that have died over the years) , rest in peace

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I feel sorry for all those horses.

A friend of my dads had race horses, all are brilliantly looked after. The conditions they live in are amazing and they have the best money can buy really.

Horses die all over the world for lots of reason, neglect, ill treatment, etc etc - alot more than racing.

Just my opionion - and i won;t change it so no point in aruging

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im not going to argue, will discuss in the grand national thread if you want to though, here is just for paying respect to all the horses that died!

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I always said no when asked if I wanted a bet on the national as I don't bet anyway as it is a mugs game and like you I do not like the cruelty aspect. A few years ago I heard a commentator say how nice it was that they put a tent around a fallen horse so they could shoot it without offending anybody. I bet the horse really appreciated that.They should have shown a close up of a vet killing it so people could see what really goes on. I am not a horse lover and they don't like me but it is strange that when a famous horse is wanted for stud purposes they can suddenly mend a broken leg. Doesn't money make a difference.Where is our anti cruelty mob when you need them? You know the r.s something or other. Oh sorry I forgot,there is money and royalty involved in horse racing so they bugger off to find easier targets.Harry

agree apart from the last bit, RSPCA are our saviours when it comes to racong at the moment, they are just as against racing as they are keeping reps (if not more)

and yes i have to agree, the camera always zooms out when a horse is dying, has its leg hanging off, or is being shot (have pic proof if anyone doesnt believe me) i have held horses whilst they have been shot, believe me, its not nice!! and all so some snobby c*** can get dressed up, and pose at the races!!

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Im sure McKelvey did quite well in the national last year didnt it? I remember my dad put money on it because it sounded like Derby Countys left back McEverley!
Shame for the poor thing. R.I.P

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ye it came second, but it may of been 2006, it said before but i forgot!

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Yeah I feel sorry for the horses that fall, R.I.P McKelvey

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R.I.P All Race Horses.... Its the cruelest race ever...They way they whip them etc.....

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r.i.p

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