GORDON ELLIOTT has been axed by Betfair with immediate effect after he was photographed sitting on a dead horse.
The three-time Grand National winner’s future career is in crisis amid the fallout from the shocking snap.
Elliott has been axed by Betfair after a photo of him sitting on a dead horse went viral[/caption]And now Betfair has severed all ties with the 42-year-old after he confessed the image was genuine.
A Betfair spokesperson commented: “While we recognise that Gordon Elliott deeply regrets and apologised unreservedly for his poor judgement, his actions are completely at odds with the values of the Betfair brand and that of our employees.
“With that in mind, we have decided to discontinue our association with Gordon with immediate effect.”
More to follow.