4 d. ago Two horses die in Scottish Grand National tragedy as last year's winner collapses on track

Scotland's richest race day of the year was marred by the deaths of two horses in its centrepiece race, the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr, including last year's winner Macdermott

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6 d. ago Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen died with severe respiratory infection

Post-mortem says immune system badly compromisedConclusion explains why health suddenly deterioratedA post-mortem examination of Celebre d’Allen, who died on Monday evening having collapsed on the run-in during the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, found that while his “exercise-associated episode” did not lead directly to the 13-year-old’s death, the gelding’s immune system had been severely compromised, probably by over-exertion in the race, and he died as the result of a severe bacterial respiratory infection which had not been present in blood tests taken on Saturday morning.The post-mortem, which was carried out at Rossdales, the leading veterinary practice in Newmarket, concludes that Celebre d’Allen contracted pleuropneumonia after Saturday’s race, while “the subsequent onset of sepsis or endotoxaemia [the release of harmful substances into the bloodstream from bacteria was] likely to have been a key factor in the cause of death”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Grand National horse Celebre D'Allen's cause of death revealed after post

The full post-mortem examination of Celebre d'Allen, who sadly died three days after collapsing in the 2025 Grand National, has been released after the Aintree showpiece race

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6 d. ago Celebre D'Allen's cause of death made public after tragic Grand National incident

The post-mortem examination of Celebre D'Allen - the horse who died three days after collapsing in the Grand National on Saturday - has revealed key details around his passing

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8 d. ago Celebre d'Allen: Horse who collapsed during Grand National dies after 'significant deterioration'

Celebre d'Allen collapsed after being pulled up ahead of the final fence during Aintree showpiece on Saturday

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9 d. ago Grand National horse Celebre D'Allen which collapsed after having 'no more to give' dies two days after Aintree race

Celebre D'Allen, a 125/1 outsider trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, weakened in the late stages and collapsed after the last hurdle, requiring veterinary attention.

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9 d. ago Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen dies three days after collapse at race

125-1 shot was pulled up after the final fence at Aintree‘He was a wonderful horse, we will all miss him greatly’Celebre d’Allen, who collapsed after running in the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, died on Tuesday after his condition deteriorated overnight. Trained in partnership by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, the 13-year-old was a 125-1 shot under Micheál Nolan and was pulled up after the final fence and then collapsed on the racecourse.After receiving treatment, he walked into the horse ambulance and was taken to the stables for further assessment. Nolan was banned for 10 days for continuing to ride after jumping the second-last fence when his chance had clearly gone. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Celebre D'Allen dies after Grand National collapse as horse owners 'heartbroken'

Celebre D'Allen collapsed during the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday and now his owners have confirmed the "wonderful horse" has died despite the best efforts of vets

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9 d. ago Grand National horse Celebre D'Allen who gave everything dies leaving owners 'heartbroken'

Celebre D'Allen collapsed during the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday and now his owners have confirmed the "wonderful horse" has died despite the best efforts of vets

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9 d. ago New footage reveals condition of Grand National horse which collapsed when he had 'no more to give' during race

This year's Grand National highlighted the pitfalls of horse racing with multiple casualties, but there is positive news about one horse.Celebre D'Allen collapsed during the race on Saturday.

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1 week ago New footage reveals condition of Grand National horse which collapsed when it had 'no more to give' during race

This year's Grand National highlighted the pitfalls of horse racing with multiple casualties, but there is positive news about one horse.Celebre D'Allen collapsed during the race on Saturday.

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1 week ago Celebre D'Allen trainer releases footage after jockey suspended and horse collapsed at Grand National

Celebre D'Allen collapsed after the Grand National and the horse's trainers have given an update

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1 week ago Celebre D’Allen health update issued after collapsing during Grand National

The connections of the horse, whose jockey Micheal Nolan was given a ten day ban for continuing to ride when he appeared to have no more to give, issued a positive update on Sunday

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1 week ago Celebre D’Allen looking ‘much brighter’ following collapse after Grand National

The 13-year-old remained in observation overnight after pulling up and collapsing at Aintree

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1 week ago Grand National jockey suspended after horse collapses as statement issued

Two horses were assessed on course by vets in the aftermath of the 2025 Grand National, with Broadway Boy and Celebre d'Allen both falling during the race held at Aintree

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1 week ago Grand National jockey banned after horse which had 'no more to give' collapsed at Aintree

Celebre D'Allen, a 125/1 outsider trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, had travelled well early on but began to weaken noticeably in the latter stages of Saturday's race.

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1 week ago Celebre d’Allen jockey suspended after horse collapses in Grand National

Broadway Boy and Celebre d'Allen were both injured at the Grand National

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