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Published 07:52 2 Mar 2021 GMT
Updated 12:15 2 Mar 2021 GMT
“I will be punished, I fully understand that. But it absolutely breaks my heart to read and hear people say that I have no respect for my horses. That couldn’t be further from the truth. My whole life has revolved around horses since I was a child.
“When your world starts crumbling in front of you, it’s a scary place to be. I just hope people can understand how truly sorry I am and find some way to forgive me for what I have done."
Some in the racing community have offered their support, with former jockey Davy Condon insisting that in his experience, "his absolute priority was always the care of each of his horses."
https://twitter.com/DavyCondon1/status/1366492214063493121
Leading owner Gigginstown House Stud have offered Elliott their support, claiming it was an uncharacteristic act but sponsors Betfair have pulled the plug on their association with the Meath man. It remains to be seen whether Elliott's Cheltenham string, led by the prodigious Envoi Allen, will be allowed to run in the Cheltenham festival.
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