| This article is the second of a two-part article which | | | | a sad occasion for everyone involved in horse racing. |
| looks at the fantastic career of Best Mate, arguably | | | | Tragedy For Best Mate |
| one of the best ever National Hunt race horses ever. | | | | Well, the 22nd race of his career is one that I would |
| You may remember that Part One of this article | | | | rather forget (along with all of the horse racing loving |
| ended by looking at Best Mate's record of 14 wins | | | | public) as it was the race where unfortunately Best |
| from 22 starts, as well as an amazing seven | | | | Mate lost his life. |
| second-placed finishes. | | | | The only consolation is that he died doing something |
| The only ever time that Best Mate did not finish first | | | | that he loved, and it showed the bravery of the |
| or second in a race was in his last race, and this was | | | | horse. |