Really sad news. I was stunned to read that.
edit - Racing Post...
Exotic Dancer dies after Totesport Bowl By Racingpost.com Staff4.30PM 2 APR 2009
EXOTIC DANCER collapsed and died in his stable box after finishing second in the Totesport Bowl at Aintree on Thursday.
Jonjo O'Neill's stable star won the race in 2007 and has remained among the high-rank of staying chasers since winning the Paddy Power Gold Cup in 2006.
Jonjo O'Neill: "it's a sickener"
PICTURE: Edward Whitaker Speaking on Racing UK, O'Neill said: "Hannah, who looks after him, was leading him round and she wasn't happy with him. He was a bit wobbly and the vet said take him to his box and he passed away.
"It's a sickener for everyone but that's why we've got to enjoy the good days."
Barry Simpson, racing manager to owner Sir Robert Ogden, added: "Very much so[a shame]. Not just for close connections but for all the staff that looked after him.
"We had some wonderful days but it's very sad to end like this. We were disappointed with his jumping today but there was clearly an underlying reason."
Exotic Dancer landed his first and only Grade 1 success in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown in December.