[My girlfriend] Kate was brilliant. "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 "At least we're clear where Racing TV stands on the issue. Yesterday was sad because it was a year since I had my hearing but today its a year and a day and its sunny.. It was claimed that they were recorded during lockdown but Elliott insists it was filmed two years ago. The outpouring of revulsion at both is a reminder of the extent of the affection in which horses are held by the public. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has given no indication when a disciplinary hearing might be held into Elliott's behaviour. In a statement released by the Ryanair press office yesterday, the budget airline tycoon said: 'We accept that this photograph was a grievous but momentary lapse of judgment by Gordon, and not in keeping with our experience of his concern for, and attention to, the welfare of our horses. Seeing all of them with tears in their eyes as I was heading off . "Why an old photo would be leaked now and who took it remain questions for an inquiry by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board along with whether he will be given the chance to send Tiger Roll out to bid for a record-equalling third National win in April. A source said: "It was a row, a verbal altercation. Its release came days after the circulation on WhatsApp of video footage showing Elliott and his friends apparently drinking in a makeshift bar set up at his stables to get around Covid-19 restrictions. . It's done. Funny, I was looking at the Animal Welfare Watch website and they had a screenshot of a tweet from one of GE's stable lasses, Charlotte Crozier. . Kate Harrington. It said: "The anger and upset across racing says it all.". Above all, the incident has also raised huge concerns about equine welfare within the multi-billion-pound racing industry, particularly given that just a day after the Elliott photo appeared, video footage emerged of jockey Rob James, who won at Cheltenham Festival in 2020 on an Elliott-trained horse, jumping onto another dead horse. After the turmoil of the past year, the yard is expected to add to its roll call of wins this week: the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2016 and 32 other wins at the Festival along with those three Grand National triumphs and two at Royal Ascot. And the reason our respected sports newspapers are not pressing this case, and the reason reporters refuse to criticise anyone of status in horseracing, is because of the Top Cees case. More, in a moment, of James's behaviour and his apology. On March 2, 2021, it was revealed that Elliotts Tiger Roll is OUT of the Grand National due to "unfair weight". Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class. I shouldnt have taken the phone call until the horse was looked after first. James added that 'to try defending my stupidity at the time would add further insult and hurt to the many loyal people that have supported me during my career. 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. Elliott, 43, will not confirm that he and Kate are still together or whether he would like her alongside during his suspension. There is currently 1 person viewing this thread. That's old news driver! That fact that he sat on, disabused and showed total disrespect for a horse who gave his life for him and O'Leary, isn't the problem, apparently. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. And yes, we know there's a lot of confusion - but THIS Kate is the one that's married to Nikki. . They took me to see [a doctor] so I could talk about it. Meet Kayla Simmons, the world's sexiest volleyball player who loves posing topless, Veronika Rajek wows in figure-hugging top as she invites fans to 'happy time', Brady could star in 'Netflix roast' while still 'trying to win back Gisele', Stephen A told 'fix your face and listen' by ESPN guest after fiery debate, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Kate Harrington has vowed to stand by boyfriend Gordon Elliott during his horse photo scandal and a rumoured row on Valentine's Day, Elliott has been banned and fined after a photo emerged of him sitting on a dead horse, Harrington strongly denied the 'untrue gossip' surrounding her and Elliott, Watch racing legend Mick Fitzgerald fight back tears in desperately sad speech over Gordon Elliott dead horse photo. It will be an emotional roller coaster for Gordon, not least because Tiger Roll now 12 years old and known to punters as The Peoples Horse will be retired, whether he wins or loses his attempt at a record-equalling sixth Festival success when he runs in the Cross Country Chase. While the racing world has fought to raise its reputation, insisting that the highest standards of compassion and care are maintained when training horses, Elliott's photograph and James's video clearly suggests otherwise and may well have undone years of work to convince the public of the 'caring' face of the sport. Gordon is a millionaire. They love the shoes and handbags his money buys. But the Racing TV presenter launched a scathing attack on the rumour-mongers. Gordon Elliott last night apologised for a photo of him sitting on a dead horse which circulated on social media. Instead he was apologising for his 'wholly inappropriate' actions, admitting being 'disrespectful to a five-year-old mare, who unfortunately suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while at exercise earlier that morning, April 30, 2016'. Kate has always had a keen interest in technology, and currently works in the IT sector. "Someone may have it in for the determined and ambitious Elliott, but he is in a plight of his own making.". and not known it. The Owners Room is still out there but I had to shut it down because these things kept circulating. In the picture, a seemingly grinning Elliott, 44, is holding his mobile phone to his ear with one hand and apparently making a V-sign with the other. "We accept Gordon's sincere, profound and unreserved apology and we will continue to support him and his team.". GIANT WINPunter just one win away from 1.7m but still bags 205,000 from 'goliath' bet, BONUS BETSCheltenham Festival: Get 40 in free bets ahead of racing showpiece week, HOUSE OF ELLIOTTNet worth and personal life of racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott, 'JOKE'Gordon Elliott deletes line of statement announcing new trainer amid backlash, TEMPLEGATE'S TIPSBryony Frost can steer Templegate's Nap home at Huntingdon, "Gordon's facing so many problems. The Jockey Club, a commercial organisation that owns many of Britain's top racecourses including Cheltenham and Epsom, said Elliott's actions were not reflective of the respect and care that racehorses receive from participants in our sport. The going was good that day, as they say in the racing world. GE was consorting with a criminal and now they are using that as an excuse. Kate and Gordon are very much girlfriend and boyfriend. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The three-time Grand National-winning trainer has apologised 'profoundly' for the image which was taken in 2019. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The trainer has passed the licence at his yard over to Denise 'Sneeze' Foster, although Elliott was forced to delete a line in the statement announcing the move following a fan backlash. School admissions 2023: How to appeal if you are not happy with Harry and Meghan 'stunned' by plans 'to move Prince Andrew into Twitter down for thousands of UK users amid outage mostly affecting browsers, Twitter down for more than an hour around world. The Sun can reveal a row erupted between Kate, 31, and Charlotte, who is in her 20s. That is what they are saying. I am just re-stating the facts. Pep Guardiola warns Man City stars will be AXED if they believe Prem title has already been won despite 12 point lead, Derek Chisora slams standard of British boxing judges and 'shambles' scorecards after latest farce at Matchroom show, UFC star Jon Jones hits back at Daniel Cormier after rival claimed he isn't powerful enough to KO anyone at heavyweight. In 2018 and again in 2019 he won the National with Tiger Roll, the first horse since Red Rum to win the race twice. Gigginstown House Stud, which is run by O'Leary and his brother Eddie, is believed to make up around 40 per cent of the 200 or so animals trained by Elliott, including Tiger Roll, the bay gelding who has twice won the Grand National. Last year, they gathered in this immaculate yard as Gordon prepared to face the regulatory board, fearing a permanent ban. 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 Garda [police] came to investigate. We've been touching on that here for three weeks. More than one person ? But the Racing TV presenter launched a scathing attack on the rumour-mongers. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A month after the Cheltenham win, Labaik returned to the track at Punchestown in Ireland, but suffered a serious injury. The image was labelled appalling. The picture shows him holding a mobile phone while making a peace sign . 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Given his huge success in such a highly competitive sport, speculation is rife within the industry that the release of the photograph of him sitting on Morgan just two weeks before the Cheltenham Gold Cup and barely a month before the Grand National was a deliberate ploy by 'persons unknown' to cause maximum damage to Elliott. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Elliot - who has apologised - said the shocking photo had been taken some time ago after the horse died of an apparent heart attack on the gallops. Hes lucky, he says, that he took a few chances in life and built a dream. Some believe it was pre Covid. I walk round this yard every evening when everyone has gone home. Labaik remained at his yard, but Elliott announced in January that the nine-year-old grey had died from colic late last year. According to Elliott's own website, he hung up his riding boots in 2005, got his trainer's licence in 2006 and in 2007 became the youngest ever trainer of a Grand National winner when Silver Birch took first place. Tune in tomorrow folks for the next episode of Elliottenders. According to Elliott's website, he rode a total of 46 winners on the racecourse, before "hanging up his riding boots in 2005". The three-time Grand National-winning trainer has apologised 'profoundly' for the image, which was taken in 2019. Questions not answered yet, may never beWho took the picture ? It's been the talk of the racing world ever since. Prepare for peak pothole season! At home in Ireland he collected 270,000 for the Irish Grand National with General Principle. The Grade One contest has been. 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. Id never be shameful to a horse, the trainer tells me. The comments below have not been moderated. Elliott, 43, hosted the party where the row erupted a week before a horrific photo of him sat on a dead horse was leaked. 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