Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. Elliott is currently helping to prepare Tiger Roll for what would be a record-equalling third Grand National win at the annual April event at Aintree. To the racing community, to anyone who has worked with and loves horses and to anyone offended by this image I cannot apologise enough.”, Elliott concluded his statement with a further apology for his actions. Nothing else can be said at this stage until we have carried out the investigation, but it will be done quickly. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) launched an investigation on Sunday, which Elliott said he is in "full cooperation" with, after the picture circulated on social media over the weekend. Reading Time: 1min read Gordon Elliott (Screengrab/YouTube) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Gordon Elliott has issued an apology for the photo that emerged on social media on Saturday showed him sitting on a dead horse while also providing context around the controversial image. Created with sketchtool. “Horse welfare and the care and attention to detail involved is absolutely at the core of everything we do here and both myself and all of my team pride ourselves on those standards,” he said. Jack Keene; Feb 28 2021, 4:54 ET; Updated: Feb 28 2021, 21:43 ET; GRAND NATIONAL-winning trainer Gordon Elliott is being investigated after a shocking image on social media showed him sitting on a DEAD HORSE. An investigation has been launched b… Contrary to suggestions that the photograph has been edited, a source close to the person who allegedly took the picture said that it was taken last July at the Elliott's training base reported the Daily Mail. Gordon Elliott confessed the picture of him sat on a dead horse was genuine "My heart goes out to all my staff. Tritonic lays down Triumph Hurdle marker with polished win at Kempton, Gordon Elliott said: ‘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.’, Tiger Roll’s trainer apologises for image on social media, Elliott ‘cooperating fully’ with IHRB investigation. Mr Elliott has published a public apology in response to the image which came to light after it was circulated on social media. Betfair breaks ties with Gordon Elliott following social media post Trainer Gordon Elliott (PA Archive) By NewsChain Sport. Gordon Elliott has said he “cannot apologise enough” after an investigation was launched by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board into an image of the Grand National-winning trainer circulating on social media. In his statement he insisted that "horse welfare and care are at the core of everything" that is done at his Cullentra House Stables. Gordon Elliott, the trainer of double Grand National winner Tiger Roll, said Saturday night that he was “fully cooperating” with a “fully cooperated” investigation by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board regarding a controversial image that has appeared in the social Media spread and appeared to show him galloping on a dead horse . It can’t be, can it??? Mick Fitzgerald fights back tears as he reacts to shocking Gordon Elliott picture. Elliott has a reputation as being one of the most successful trainers in horseracing. "The IHRB have been in contact with me regarding this photo and I will be cooperating fully with their investigation.". Leading racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott has apologised “profoundly” after a picture was posted on social media of him sitting on a dead horse. have been in contact with me regarding this photo and I will be cooperating fully with their investigation. The I.H.R.B. I bloody hope so, I really hope you are right ?That pic reminds me of that arsehole sitting on the lion he had just killed #horrible, I really hope that Gordon Elliott photo isn’t real? Investigations against Irish horse trainer Gordon Elliott The successful horse trainer Gordon Elliott has been harshly criticized on social media. Created with sketchtool. Elliott, who led Tiger Roll to Aintree triumphs … In a statement, Elliott claimed that the picture came about after he took a phone call while trying to move the deceased animal and sat down on the horse “without thinking”. ", I just can’t have this. IRISH RACEHORSE trainer Gordon Elliott has issued an apology after a photograph surfaced on social media of him sitting on a dead horse. 10:39am, Mon 01 Mar 2021 Created with sketchtool. Decorated Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott says he will cooperate with an investigation into a photo circulating on social media. His runners at the meeting are due to include Envoi Allen, the odds-on favourite for the Marsh Novice Chase, and Zanahiyr, the 5-2 favourite for the Triumph Hurdle. Racing authorities in Britain and Ireland have condemned the image of Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott which circulated on social media over the weekend. Gordon Elliott has apologised and provided what he said was some context for the controversial photo that emerged on social media on Saturday night that showed him sitting on a dead horse on the side of a gallop. Betfair have already terminated their sponsorship deal with the former Grand National winner and he is under investigation. This website uses cookies. Trainer Gordon Elliott (PA Archive) By NewsChain reporter. Gordon Elliott picture "does a disservice to the thousands of people who look after horses" Mon 1 Mar 2021. I’m aware of a photo in circulation on social media. British trainers react with ‘outrage and disgust’ to Gordon Elliott social media photo. Elliott reported that he became aware of the image circulating on social media while he was racing at Fairyhouse on Saturday. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) has started an investigation and the … Created with sketchtool. The I.H.R.B. If Elliott’s licence is suspended or revoked, a new trainer would need to take responsibility for the horses at his stable in County Meath, including Tiger Roll and more than 100 more horses with entries at the Cheltenham Festival, which opens on 16 March. Elliott, who oversaw Grand National wins for the world-famous Tiger Roll in 2018 and 2019, says that his is co-operating with the investigation launched by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) after the potentially damaging picture began circulating online. “I received a phone … © AFP, WATCH miraculous moment Irish jockey makes incredible return after being sent flying off horse, ‘We didn’t quite understand’: Medvedev shared Djokovic confusion over Australian Open booing, says he does not want Covid vaccine, ‘Support him’: NHL star Artemi Panarin’s model wife reacts after ex-coach’s allegation that he ‘punched 18yo woman to hotel floor’, Tiger Woods ‘very fortunate’ to be alive and facing fight for career as support floods in after doctors reveal crash shattered leg, Beach volleyball stars allowed to wear bikinis as ‘standard uniform’ in Qatar after tournament boycott threats over ‘work clothes’, ‘This is why punctuation matters’: Boxing champ Fury accidentally advertizes ‘white people’s champion’ merch ahead of Joshua fight, Russian 11yo figure skating prodigy nails QUINTUPLE lutz at training session (VIDEO), World’s wealthiest clash over bitcoin: Gates advises to stay away, while Musk causes cryptocraze, WATCH: CNN’s Jim Acosta grilled over network’s failure to cover ‘Emperor of New York’ Andrew Cuomo’s multiple scandals, LeBron vs Zlatan: Please, spare us this clash of overinflated egos, Russian ski star Bolshunov puts ‘attack’ row firmly behind him to win World Championship gold (VIDEO). Elliott’s reputation nose-dived and the image of Irish racing took a battering. The reason is a picture that is currently circulating on the Internet, which shows the Irishman posing on a dead horse. In the picture… Gordon Elliott apologises and offers ‘context’ to social media image Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board investigating, as BHA urges swift resolution. Gordon Elliott has apologised 'profoundly' after picture of him sitting on dead horse circulated on social media Elliott insisted he puts horse welfare first and was sorry for any offence caused He has won multiple Grand Nationals and can claim more than 30 winners at the Cheltenham Festival but looks set to be forced into damage-control mode should the IHRB investigation find that the photograph is genuine. Leading Irish trainer Gordon Elliott is under investigation by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board after an image was released that appeared to show Elliott sitting on a dead horse on the gallops.. The triple Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott faces the possible loss of his licence after a “shocking” picture emerged on social media … I’m aware of a photo in circulation on social media. Grand National winning trainer Gordon Elliott has apologised after a photo of himself sitting on a dead horse circulated on social media. Elliott’s confirmation that the photograph is genuine comes just two weeks before he is due to send a large team of horses to the Cheltenham Festival, where he was the top trainer in both 2017 and 2018. Following Elliott’s confirmation that the image was not faked, a hearing before the IHRB’s Referrals Committee – the equivalent of the British Horseracing Authority’s disciplinary panel – seems likely to be convened within days. GORDON ELLIOTT has admitted his shame at the “moment of madness” that led to him posing for a picture on a dead horse. 23:22pm, Sun 28 Feb 2021 . Trainer Gordon Elliott has “apologised … First published on Sun 28 Feb 2021 06.38 EST. PICTURE PROBE Trainer Gordon Elliott apologises as racing authorities launch investigation into image of him sitting on dead horse. “At what was a sad time, which it is when any horse under my care passes away, my initial reaction was to get the body removed from where it was positioned. Betfair has discontinued its association with Gordon Elliott with immediate effect following the release of an image of the Grand National-winning trainer on social media. © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2021. Created with sketchtool. Gordon Elliott 'cooperating fully' with investigation into social media image Disputed image appears to show trainer sitting on dead horse Several … Surely it’s a fake. 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. Surely he isn’t that heartless OR the person who photoshopped it ??????? The picture comes … If this is real it’s disgusting but I really hope this is a fake #GordonElliottpic.twitter.com/2yjQEDUidd. Gordon Elliott, the trainer of dual Grand National winner Tiger Roll, confirmed on Sunday evening that an image circulating widely on social media, which shows the trainer sitting on a dead horse on his gallops, is genuine, while also providing what he said was “some context” surrounding the circumstances in which it was taken. The IHRB has still not added further comment to an initial statement on Saturday evening that racing’s regulator in Ireland was “aware” of the image and that it had launched an investigation. Monday 1 March, 2021. in Horse Racing. Gordon Elliott 'can't apologise enough' following a picture released on social media over the weekend. Denis Egan, chief executive of the IHRB, confirmed that his body have launched an investigation into the image and say that their findings will be announced promptly. Gordon Elliott photo: Trainer banned from racing in Britain while authorities investigate dead horse picture The racing industry has been in a state of shock since Elliott … The statement continued: “Firstly, I apologise profoundly for any offence that this photo has caused and can categorically state that the welfare of each and every horse under my care is paramount and has been central to the success that we have enjoyed here at Cullentra [in County Meath].