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A horse was put down at Aintree yesterday, after falling in the Randox Heath Foxhunters Chase.

Lilbitluso was put down after he was injured following a fall in the race.

A statement from Aintree said: "While racing in the Randox Foxhunter's Chase at Aintree, Lilbitluso fell and was quickly attended to by our expert veterinary professionals.

"Sadly the nature of the injury meant it was necessary to put him down humanely on welfare grounds.

"Our sympathies are very much with his owners and the team who cared for him on a daily basis."

Yesterday there were five fallers in the races, with two horses unseating their riders.

There were no injuries reported among the jockeys.

Temperatures on the day were mild and the ground soft.