Owners upset by vets’ decision to withdraw Nurburgring from Aintree Grade 1, no reason found

The four-year-old, who was a well-backed 8-1 shot after finishing fourth in the Triumph Hurdle, was declared a non-runner after being found to be lame on course. After the Joseph O’Brien-trained Nurburgring was forced to be withdrawn on vets’ advice, owners Bronsan Racing released a statement challenging the decision. “In all equine pursuits, horse welfare and the consistency of horse […]