Phillip Dutton released a statement this morning, May 10, about the death of Baileywick on the CCI*** course at Jersey Fresh in Allentown, N.J. yesterday afternoon:

“Bailey and I fell at Fence 20, a straightforward oxer, after jumping up until then a foot-perfect round. I take full responsibility for this fall.

My deepest sympathies and gratitude go to his owners, Jess and Sharon Sweely, who bred Bailey and brought him along as a young horse, Emily Beshear, who rode and competed him to the preliminary level, and my groom, Emma Ford, who meticulously looked after Bailey and treated him as if he were her own child.

I want to thank the officials, support crew and veterinarians at Jersey Fresh and my fellow riders, who have been so supportive.”