Awww... poor guy.
Chief Oscar dies after Ulster National victory
By Jessica Lamb 3:55PM 3 MAR 2010 Report: Downpatrick, Wednesday
GLORY quickly turned to tragedy for connections of Chief Oscar on Wednesday as the nine-year-old collapsed and died shortly after recording a brave Ulster National victory in the hands of Andrew Lynch.
Held up in the early stages, like second-placed Bally Wall, third home Selection Box and fourth Sigma Lifestyle, the Brian Hamilton-trained Chief Oscar took the lead from the weakening Blank Hand five fences from home and was never headed.
Paying tribute to the horse who had fulfilled his dream, Hamilton said: "The horse pulled up and Andrew was trotting him back when the horse collapsed under him. The vet thinks he ruptured an artery.
"He was doing his best as ever and was game as a lion, as he always was. I've always wanted to win this race but this is a horrible way for it to happen."
The well-backed 3-1 favourite Rock Diplomat, blinkered for the first time, tracked early leader Blank Hand but back-peddled quickly as the field approachedthe fourth-last.
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