20 h. ago Horse death tally from 2025 Scottish Grand National heartbreakingly doubles as Ayr showpiece suffers more tragedy

This year's three-day festival was marred with tragedy

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44 h. 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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61 h. ago Two horses die in chaotic 2025 Scottish Grand National including last year's winner

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

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62 h. ago Two horses die at Ayr racecourse after Scottish Grand National tragedy

The Scottish Grand National went ahead as planned on Saturday afternoon but it was later confirmed that Macdermott and The Kniphand had both passed away

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63 h. ago 2 horses die during 2025 Scottish Grand National including last year's winner as tragedy strikes Ayr showpiece

The Willie Mullins-trained Macdermott who triumphed at Ayr 12 months ago was one of two confirmed fatalities

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69 h. ago Scottish Grand National results LIVE as Willie Mullins horse backed in after flood of money

It's the big one on Ayr's west coast as 23 horses chase the £200k prize on offer and Willie Mullins looks to reign supreme

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69 h. ago Scottish Grand National results LIVE as Western Diego backed to get Willie Mullins off to an Ayr flyer

It's the big one on Ayr's west coast as 23 horses chase the £200k prize on offer and Willie Mullins looks to reign supreme

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69 h. ago Scottish Grand National results LIVE as The Other Mozzie gets Ireland off to an Ayr flyer

It's the big one on Ayr's west coast as 23 horses chase the £200k prize on offer and Willie Mullins looks to reign supreme

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3 d. ago What channel is the Scottish Grand National 2025? TV, live stream, start time, runners and odds

A strong Willie Mullins contingent will be present once again as thousands decent on Ayr Racecourse for the trilling 2025 renewal

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3 d. ago Scottish Grand National 2025 tips as legendary Garry Owen so confident he NAPS toughest race of the lot

Our revered tipster is going bold on the marquee day of the year in Scottish racing

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3 d. ago Scottish Grand National Day teed up for thriller as Dan Skelton lands a Treble in epic Willie Mullins battle

The championship-chasing handler is being hunted down by Irish maestro

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3 d. ago 'Heartbroken' jockey breaks silence after criticism for death of Grand National horse

Jockey Micheal Nolan has broken his silence as he was widely criticised for his ride on Celebre D'Allen, who sadly passed away after being pulled up following the last fence in the Grand National

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4 d. ago Trainers of Celebre D'Allen stand by jockey following death after Grand National

EXCLUSIVE: Philip Hobbs and Johnson White were devastated by the loss of Celebre D'Allen, who died several days after collapsing on-course at Aintree. Post-mortem results were detailed today by the British Horseracing Authority

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4 d. ago 'Heartbroken' Grand National jockey who rode tragic horse breaks silence after fierce backlash

Micheal Nolan has been forced to delete his social media accounts after the reaction to his ride on Celebre D'Allen, who sadly died on Tuesday after his run in the famous race

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4 d. ago Grand National horse Celebre D'Allen cause of death revealed after 13

The gelding, a 125/1 outsider trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, weakened in the late stages and collapsed after the last fence , requiring veterinary attention.

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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 d. ago Celebre d’Allen's cause of death revealed after horse died following Grand National

The 13-year-old collapsed at Aintree after jumping the final fence

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4 d. 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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