The tragedy occurred late Saturday afternoon during V75-2 at Jägersrotravet when the horse Ibiza Garbo fell apart, writes Expressen.
– We don’t know more than that number 15 Ibiza Garbo is on the track right now, said the host Per Skoglund in V75 Direct.
Had to announce the death live
Shortly afterwards, the presenter confirmed on TV4’s broadcast that Ibiza Garbo’s life could not be saved.
– It is my painful duty to confirm that Ibiza Garbo is dead, says presenter Per Skoglund in V75 Direkt.
“Had no contact with the horse”
Ken Ecce train and drive the horse.
– He was very taken by the situation. He said that he did not make any contact with the horse when he was going to get her out of the race with 800 meters to go. It is very heavy, says reporter Patrik Fernlund in the broadcast.
The V75 races at Jägersro continue as usual during the day, but with a certain delay, writes The Express.
The article is updated
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