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  2. Details of the Incident

A horse co-owned by the legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has tragically passed away during a race at Kempton.

The stable star, Kalif Du Berlais, unfortunately died after falling during the Grade Two Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase, colliding with the fence as he went down.

Kalif Du Berlais during the raceKalif Du Berlais jumps a fence during The Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton before the unfortunate incident occurred.Credit: Steven Cargill / racingfotos.com

The six-year-old horse unseated jockey Harry Cobdean in the latter part of the race and marked the second horse fatality of the day at Kempton.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Kalif Du Berlais during the race?

Kalif Du Berlais tragically fell and hit a fence during the Grade Two Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase, leading to his unfortunate death.

Who co-owned Kalif Du Berlais?

Kalif Du Berlais was part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, the renowned former manager of Manchester United.

How old was Kalif Du Berlais?

Kalif Du Berlais was six years old at the time of the incident.