Gordon Elliott's yard sponsor have terminated their contract with the trainer after a photo emerged of him sitting on a dead horse.
eCOMM Merchant Solutions announced they were terminating the sponsorship contract in a short statement last night.
It reads: "eCOMM Merchant Solutions has terminated its sponsorship contract with Gordon Elliott due to recent events."
The company was founded by Noel and Valerie Moran, who have a number of horses in training with Elliott including Cheltenham Festival contenders Zanahiyr, The Bosses Oscar and Grand Roi.
Betfair also ended their sponsorship of Elliott earlier this week, with a spokesperson for the firm saying: "While we recognise that Gordon 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."
Meanwhile, Cheveley Park Stud have removed their horses from Elliott's yard.
Unbeaten superstar and red-hot favourite for the Marsh Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival Envoi Allen will now be trained by Henry de Bromhead.
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle contender Ballyadam and possible Triumph Hurdle hope Quilixios will also move to the Waterford handler's yard, while Sir Gerhard, who is set to put his unbeaten record on the line in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper, will be trained by Willie Mullins.
Cheveley Park Stud director Richard Thompson told Sky Sports Racing: “We’ve made a decision this morning to move the horses from Gordon’s yard.
“We have eight horses (with Elliott), and they’ll go to Henry de Bromhead and Willie Mullins. That will be organised by Chris Richardson and the team. Logistics are in place, and we’re organising it right now.
“Envoi Allen is going to Henry de Bromhead, Sir Gerhard will go to Willie and Quilixios will go to Henry.”
