But was the timing purely coincidental? It is also investigating the video footage featuring Rob James. He has since gone on to become one of the most celebrated sporting figures in Britain and Ireland. Last year, this instinctive genius of a man the view of devoted staff at his yard in County Meath came close to losing everything when a shocking photograph, taken in 2019, emerged of him sitting on a horse that had collapsed and died on his gallops. Cookie Policy Elliott, 43, hosted the party where the row erupted and in an unrelated incident a horrific photo of him sat on a dead horse was leaked. The authority said it was "appalled by the image". "But it absolutely breaks my heart to read and hear people say that I have no respect for my horses. I thought consorting with criminals was wrong, not an excuse. O'Leary added: "We all make mistakes, and what is important is that we learn from them and ensure we do not repeat them. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Elliott is not married, but is in a relationship with Kate Harrington, the daughter of Gold Cup-winning trainer Jessica Harrington. Elliott has since been banned for 12 months, with the final six months suspended. Yes, he put his hand up and expressed his profound regret but he couldnt defend the indefensible. An undated photo shared across Twitter in February 2021 shows Gordon Elliott sitting on a horse that had just died of a heart attack after a training run. Talk continues to spread that Elliott put on a Valentines Day party at his County Meath stables and that Harrington was involved in an altercation with another woman present at the event. Im not making excuses. Ms Harrington, a presenter on Racing TV, declined to comment on the claims, but said: The last week has been tough for Gordon but I was proud to support him and was moved by how many people also were. He then trained Michael O'Leary-owned Tiger Roll to become the first back-to-back winner of horse racing's most gruelling jumps race in 2018 and 2019 since Red Rum in the 1970s. #ImBackingGordon.". Elliott has since been banned for 12 months, with the final six months suspended. I just hope people can understand how truly sorry I am and find some way to forgive me for what I have done. He has proved that those who fail to show respect to the magnificent beasts in their care will suffer consequences for damaging the reputation of the so-called sport of kings. There are two Kates associated with Transport Evolved and Kate Gordon-Bloomfield is the one you don't hear or see much of. Elliott, 43, hosted the party where the row erupted a week before a horrific photo of him sat on a dead horse was leaked. She was here every day along with four or five friends . RACING reporter Kate Harrington has vowed that she and disgraced trainer Gordon Elliott will stick together through the storm. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Trainer Gordon Elliott, celebrates in Cheltenham, 2020, Gordon Elliott has come under intense scrutiny for a pic of him sitting on a dead horse, Samcro, with Shane McCann, walking through a stream during a Gordon Elliott yard visit at Gordon Elliott Racing in Longwood, Co Meath, Ireland, Bookmaker Betfair has ended its long-running association with the County Meath-based trainer, Above - just some of the comments made in response to the shocking pic, Gordon Elliott's statement which was shared on his Twitter account, Elliot apologised for "any offence caused", that Elliotts Tiger Roll is OUT of the Grand National due to "unfair weight, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). When Tiger Roll won, I cried, he says. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Elliott was 13 when he relieved his boredom one summer by helping to muck out stables close to his home. When he realised in his mid-20s that, even after 46 wins, he wasnt good enough to be top class, he took out his trainers licence. She keeps me in line," says Elliott, a man equally obsessed with fine details. She was recounting a fight between Kate Harrington and the stable hand who was flirting with GE in the st, It was reported that Crozier had the bust up with Harrington, It was reported that Crozier had the bust up with Harrington. Published: 22:31 GMT, 2 March 2021 | Updated: 23:48 GMT, 2 March 2021. And Harrington, 31, stressed last night: Gordon is a great boyfriend.. 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But after a day or two I thought, Right, youve got to give yourself a shake now and grab hold of yourself. After Elliott guided the horse to his first victory, its owner Ryanair boss Michael OLeary astonished passengers on board a flight by handing out free drinks to celebrate the win. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Welcome to Live View Take the tour to learn more, mail on line sunday all in the public domain. But Elliott, who hails from County Meath, did not come from a racing family like many leading trainers. I have caused embarrassment to my employers, my family and most importantly the sport I love. Elliott, 43, hosted the party where the row erupted a week before a horrific photo of him sat on a dead horse was leaked.The three-time Grand National-winning trainer has apologised 'profoundly' for the image which was taken in 2019.The Sun can revea. Kate Harrington has vowed to stand by boyfriend Gordon Elliott during his horse photo scandal and a rumoured row on Valentine's Day Credit: Rex Features 3 Elliott has been banned and fined after a photo emerged of him sitting on a dead horse Credit: PA:Press Association He added: "I will be punished, I fully understand that. The authority said it was "appalled by the image". Going on to become a prolific rider, he also worked for Martin Pipe, who trained a record-breaking 4,182 winners, before striking out on his own. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Anyone would be outraged. It is just such an appalling image and I'm very sad about it.'. Then the photo came out and my whole world changed.. They took me to see [a doctor] so I could talk about it. He took out a trainers licence in 2006 and the following year, aged just 29, won his first Grand National with the 33-1 outsider Silver Birch. Prepare for peak pothole season! A leading stud has already stated that it is withdrawing all eight of its horses from the trainer's world-class Cullentra House Stables in County Meath in Ireland. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Hes lucky his girlfriend of three years, racing reporter Kate Harrington, understands the game, because sometimes youre a bit selfish. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. OLeary, whose horses represent about 40 per cent of those kept at Elliotts yard, has remained steadfastly loyal. The charity PETA said that the racing industry viewed animals 'not as sentient beings but as wind-up toys'. no wonder they are all on social media/MSM saying its a great place to work .sounds more like an 18 to 30 holiday than a place of work. Borg Street, St. Julians SPK1000 Malta, is licensed and regulated by theMalta Gaming Authorityunder Licence Number MGA/CRP/131/2006 (issued on 01 August 2018). James, who last year won the Kim Muir at Cheltenham on Milan Native, a horse owned by Michael O'Leary and trained by Gordon Elliott, was meant to ride at the 5.20 at Gowran Park, County Kilkenny yesterday but withdrew. (Gordon also won in 2007 with Silver Birch.). Smooth return to action at . He began his racing career as a teenager working for Tony Martin -regarded as one of the shrewdest trainers in Ireland - at weekends and during school holidays. I could see a horse gallop and say, Hes had enough, take him home or He needs more. I love it. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. . He is none other than Ryanair's flamboyant chief executive Michael O'Leary. Gordon, famously described by a friend as an ordinary man but with nothing ordinary about him, loves to win. 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The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "Sports reputation in tatters two weeks before the biggest week of the year [Cheltenham Festival, March 16-19]. Gordon was at Fairyhouse Racecourse in County Meath when a friend rang to say he had been sent the image on social media. Galloping down the home straight, seven-year-old Morgan was just six-and-a-half lengths behind the winning horse when he crossed the finishing line in fourth place. Sources allege the cartel released the image of Elliott sat on the body of seven-year-old gelding Morgan while chatting on his mobile phone in revenge for his refusal to work with John Boylan, a notorious criminal. 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