RACING has been hit by tragedy after top sprinter Molatham suffered a shock heart attack and died following a race at York.
The Roger Varian-trained four-year-old came last in the 2.40pm contest on day one of the Dante Festival.
ITV racing presenter Ed Chamberlin told viewers the horse had suffered a heart attack in the wash down area following the race.
Molatham had won more than £117,000 from nine races and was just four years old.
He was owned by Shadwell Farm, the powerhouse yard that was run by the late Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum, who passed away in March.
One devastated fan wrote on social media: “Thoughts with connections of Molatham who sadly ran his last race today in the Clipper Logistics at York.
“He was a fantastic winner of the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last season and had a promising career in front of him still.”
Another posted: “Just found out about Molatham. Awfully sad news, thoughts with everyone connected to the horse.”
More to follow.
