Officials at the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) have described the six equine fatalities at the Cheltenham Festival this week as "extremely concerning". The two other equine fatalities took place on Tuesday's opening card with the deaths of Mossback and Report To Base. Urging a "comprehensive review", David Muir, horse racing consultant at the RSPCA, said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened that six horses have died at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival. World Horse Welfare has welcomed the planned BHA review and believes it is "vital" to thoroughly investigate all fatalities. A statement read: "World Horse Welfare is very concerned that six horses have died at the 2018 Cheltenham Festival.

Source: Evening echo March 17, 2018 12:33 UTC