Racing abandoned at Sedgefield after tragedy strikes when two horses sadly suffer fatal injuries in same race

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Racing has been abandoned at Sedgefield with two races left amid concerns over the safety of the ground

The plug was pulled on the final two contests around an hour later due to concerns over the ground.

Brian Hughes, who had been aboard Thermusa in the hurdle race, was one of those to take to the track to see if it was safe.

Sky Sports Racing host Leonna Mayor said: “Racing has sadly been abandoned for the afternoon.

“Racing has been abandoned for safety concerns around the home bend.

“Jockeys and trainers have been out checking the ground and they are not happy with it.”

The gut-wrenching scenes in the earlier 2.55 contest had soured proceedings anyway.

Lovers of the sport watching from home and at the track expressed their deep dismay at what they had seen.

One said: “I’ve never seen a more heartbreaking race than that 2.55 at Sedgefield.

“Thoughts with Thermusa and Sweet Auburn and their connections – horrible.”

Another commented: “Gut-wrenching scenes at Sedgefield. Hearts go out to all involved with of course the poor Thermusa and Sweet Auburn.”

More to follow.