15 h. 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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16 h. 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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18 h. ago Celebre D’Allen’s cause of death revealed after Grand National 2025 tragedy

The 13-year-old, who died on Monday three days after collapsing at Aintree, developed a severe infection that was not present on raceday, a vet’s report has established

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20 h. ago Scottish Grand National 2025 runners and riders in FULL as 23 horses confirmed for £200k Ayr showpiece

Irish training legend Willie Mullins claimed the big prize last year with Macdermott and is heading back for more

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62 h. ago RSPCA issues statement after two horses die after racing at Grand National 2025

It was confirmed on Tuesday that racehorse Celebre D’Allen has died after falling in Saturday's race at Aintree

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67 h. ago When is the Scottish Grand National 2025? Date, time, prize money, runners, odds, how to watch

The biggest meet of the Scottish horseracing calendar will take place this weekend.

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68 h. 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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2 d. ago Grand National 2025 winning jockey BANNED from receiving prize money

Patrick Mullins guided Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National at Aintree, but the Irishman won't receive a penny for his winning ride in the world's most famous steeplechase

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4 d. ago Grand National 2025 winning jockey Patrick Mullins denied any prize money

Patrick Mullins was the toast of Aintree as he guided Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National - but the winning jockey won't receive any prize money

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4 d. ago Grand National horse deaths revealed as Broadway Boy has close

There were fears for several horses during the 2025 Aintree Grand National, but only one died at the festival, while none suffered fatal injuries in the main race

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Grand National jockey suspended after horse that had 'no more to give' collapses

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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5 d. ago Grand National jockey banned for racing injured horse that "had no more to give"

The 2025 Grand National saw Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen fall midway and receive extensive treatment from vets and one of the riders has now been hit with a suspension for his actions

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5 d. ago Grand National results LIVE: Winner reaction as outsider Nick Rockett beats I Am Maximus in thrilling race

Trainer Willie Mullins takes a remarkable one-two-three as son Patrick Mullins is the winning jockey at Aintree

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5 d. ago Tragedy of Grand National winner Nick Rockett's owner Sadie Andrew – 'what she wanted'

The 2025 Grand National was one of the most poignant races in its 177-year history as Nick Rockett triumphed at Aintree after owner Sadie Andrew died

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5 d. ago Broadway Boy and Celebre D'Allen statement update after brutal Grand National falls

An update has been given on the condition of Broadway Boy and Celebre d'Allen after both horses suffered brutal falls during the 2025 Grand National at Aintree

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5 d. ago Grand National 2025 LIVE results: Latest updates from Aintree as Nick Rockett wins

Horse racing's most famous steeplechase takes centre stage at Aintree

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5 d. ago The tragic story behind Grand National 2025 winner Nick Rockett

Owner Stewart Andrew paid tribute to his late wife following their Grand National win

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5 d. ago Willie Mullins cries as son wins on Nick Rockett in astonishing Grand National clean sweep

The 2025 Grand National was won by 33/1 shot Nick Rockett in an emotional father and son win after the heartbreaking death of owner Stewart Andrew's wife Sadie

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5 d. ago Grand National 2025 fallers: Which horses failed to finish Aintree race?

Several horses didn't finish the race with concerns about Broadway Boy who had a nasty fall after leading at the start of the race

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