The six-year-old, owned by the late Alan and Anne Potts, last appeared in a chaotic race at Punchestown at the end of April, in which he led at the final fence but was carried out by Al Boum Photo.
Finian’s Oscar won seven of his 13 races, earning over £220,000 in prize money in total.
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“He was out in the field showing signs of colic, but it was more than just colic,” Tizzard told Press Association Sport, confirming the news of the horse’s passing.
“They operated on him, but a couple of days later he had major organ failure and died.
“Obviously horses do get colic, but to get this type is rare. He went to the best place in England to be treated, but they still couldn’t save him.
“It’s very sad.”
Sad news confirmed this afternoon. Finian's Oscar #RIP
Seven wins 🥇 Three Grade Ones 🏆 £220,396 in prize-money 💷
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Sad news as Finian's Oscar dies following 'rare' colic complications
TRAINER COLIN TIZZARD has confirmed that three-time Grade 1 winner Finian’s Oscar has died following colic complications.
The six-year-old, owned by the late Alan and Anne Potts, last appeared in a chaotic race at Punchestown at the end of April, in which he led at the final fence but was carried out by Al Boum Photo.
Finian’s Oscar won seven of his 13 races, earning over £220,000 in prize money in total.
“He was out in the field showing signs of colic, but it was more than just colic,” Tizzard told Press Association Sport, confirming the news of the horse’s passing.
“They operated on him, but a couple of days later he had major organ failure and died.
“It’s very sad.”
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