Gordon Elliot is being investigated after an image circulated on social media which appeared to show the Grand National-winning trainer sitting on a dead horse. Elliott, who led horse Tiger Roll to back-to-back Grand National victories in 2018 and 2019, has confirmed he is co-operating fully after the image was widely shared on Twitter on Saturday. The picture, which some reports suggested may have been digitally altered, allegedly shows Elliott sitting on what appears to be a dead horse while on the phone and holding up two fingers in a ‘peace’ gesture. Gordon Elliot is being investigated after an image appearing to show him sat on top of a dead horse emerged on social mediaThe Grand National-winning training is aware of the photo and co-operating with investigatorsElliott is now under investigation by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB). As well as leading Tiger Roll to successive National wins, Elliott has also trained 32 Cheltenham winners.

Source: Daily Mail February 28, 2021 01:18 UTC