Liane burst blood vessel River Liane burst a blood vessel when finishing down the field in the Fred Winter Juvenile Novices´ Handicap Hurdle won by Crack Away Jack. All the rage for the race following an effortless victory at Leopardstown, he travelled supremely well until the penultimate flight, after which he emptied very quickly. However, trainer Tom Cooper has revealed the four-year-old had a genuine excuse for his recent eclipse and intimated that he has probably run his last race of the season. "He burst a blood vessel but at least we have a reason for why he stopped so quick," said Cooper. "He hit the third-last and by the time they got to the second-last he was gone. "I would say he has more than likely finished for the season now."
