Sunday's third and final day of the November Meeting at Cheltenham is overshadowed by the death of three horses.

Disaster struck at Cheltenham on Sunday afternoon as Sean Bowen's Abuffalosoldier collapsed moments after winning the 2:55 race - the horse confirmed as passing away at the scene despite swift treatme

Tragedy overshadowed the Cheltenham meeting when three horses died – two in the same race. Abuffalosoldier collapsed and succumbed to a suspected cardio-vascular issue shortly after winning the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase and after jockey Sean Bowen had just been interviewed by Alice Plunkett for ITV at the top of the pull up area.

TRAGEDY struck at Cheltenham on Sunday as three horses, including the winner of the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase, sadly passed away on a devastating afternoon for the sport. Abuffalosoldier

Disaster struck at Cheltenham on Sunday afternoon as Sean Bowen's Abuffalosoldier collapsed moments after winning the 2:55 race - the horse confirmed as passing away at the scene despite swift treatme

Racing fans were left in shock after two horses died in the same race at Cheltenham on Sunday. Abuffalosoldier, ridden by Sean Bowen, produced a superb run to claim victory in the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase but tragically collapsed just moments after crossing the finish line.

We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Cheltenham viewers were left horrified as two horses died after taking part in the same race on Sunday afternoon in the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase.

Cheltenham racegoers were left stunned as a horse tragically died moments after winning a race. Abuffalosoldier collapsed immediately after securing victory in the 2:55 at Cheltenham on Sunday. He was ridden by Welsh jockey Sean Bowen.

Abuffalosoldier collapsed immediately after winning the 2:55 at Cheltenham on Sunday - with medics rushing swiftly to its aid

Abuffalosoldier collapsed and died immediately after winning the 2:55 at Cheltenham on Sunday - part of the course's November schedule - with medics rushing to its aid and immediately surrounding it w

Racing fans were left in shock after two horses died in the same race at Cheltenham on Sunday. Abuffalosoldier, ridden by Sean Bowen, produced a superb run to claim victory in the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase but collapsed just moments after crossing the finish line.