{"id":224573,"date":"2023-11-25T05:49:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T05:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/?p=224573"},"modified":"2023-11-25T05:49:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T05:49:42","slug":"horse-racing-in-mourning-as-iconic-thyme-hill-branded-as-one-of-the-best-dies-from-gallops-injury-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/sport\/horse-racing-in-mourning-as-iconic-thyme-hill-branded-as-one-of-the-best-dies-from-gallops-injury-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Horse racing in mourning as iconic Thyme Hill – branded as 'one of the best' – dies from gallops injury | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
THE iconic Thyme Hill has sadly died after suffering an injury on the gallops on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
The nine-year-old horse had been superb for trainer Philip Hobbs over recent years. <\/p>\n
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And Hobbs has been left heartbroken at the loss of one of his finest horses, labelling Thyme Hill as one of the best he's trained.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the Racing Post, he said: "It's really sad, he's been brilliant for the yard for such a long time. <\/p>\n
"He certainly would rank up there with some of our best horses over the years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
"I suppose the highlight would have to be his Grade 1 at Aintree. He's been a bit unlucky at Cheltenham a few times but he's been a great horse for us for so many years."<\/p>\n
Thyme Hill never managed a win at the Cheltenham Festival, but came close to victory with a second place finish in the 2022 Stayers' Hurdle.<\/p>\n But he did achieve success elsewhere winning eight races across his career and amassing over \u00a3400,000 in prize money. <\/p>\n The horse racing world is in mourning over the sad passing of Thyme Hill with many fans taking to social media to pay tribute. <\/p>\n One wrote: "Probably one of the most striking horses I have seen who had a purpose in his walk and a quiet but assured demeanour.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n "He certainly left an impression on me. Sorry to hear today\u2019s news. Thank you, Thyme Hill."<\/p>\n While another added: "Devastating news that Thyme Hill suffered a fatal injury on the gallops.<\/p>\n "He was a real flag-bearer in recent seasons for the yard and has given us some amazing races to enjoy – RIP!"<\/p>\n And a third wrote: "RIP Thyme Hill. What a star on the race course and a credit to his connections."<\/p>\n<\/picture>AP'S PAIN <\/span><\/p>\n
AP McCoy breaks down in tears on live TV and is comforted over injured jockey pal<\/h3>\n
<\/picture>TRAINER THREAT HELL <\/span><\/p>\n
'Acid Man' makes sick calls to trainers vowing to cause horror injuries<\/h3>\n
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<\/picture>TRAINER THREAT HELL <\/span><\/p>\n
‘Acid Man’ makes sick calls to trainers vowing to cause horror injuries<\/h3>\n
<\/picture>MATT CHAPMAN <\/span><\/p>\n
Aidan Coleman racing against time to get back on Tingle Creek-bound Jonbon<\/h3>\n
<\/picture>FIVER FLUTTER <\/span><\/p>\n
Give the bookies a day to forget with these longshots at Hereford and Wolves<\/h3>\n
<\/picture>TEMPLEGATE’S TIPS <\/span><\/p>\n
My NAP drops in class and has an excellent chance at a fair price<\/h3>\n