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Tragedy Strikes Kempton Park: Three Horses Die in Races

1/10/2026

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Three horses died on the Lanzarote Hurdle card at Kempton Park, including Kalif Du Berlais, a Grade One winner.
Kalif Du Berlais was euthanized after suffering a broken shoulder.
Peso and Wertpol also sustained fatal injuries during the races.
Trainer Paul Nicholls said it was a “sad day” and a “big kick in the teeth” for the team and owners, including Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Three horses died on the Lanzarote Hurdle card at Kempton Park, including Kalif Du Berlais, a Grade One winner.
Kalif Du Berlais was euthanized after suffering a broken shoulder.
Peso and Wertpol also sustained fatal injuries during the races.
Trainer Paul Nicholls said it was a “sad day” and a “big kick in the teeth” for the team and owners, including Sir Alex Ferguson.