55 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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4 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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4 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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8 d. ago Harry Redknapp was 'sick as a parrot' after horse missed out on running in the Grand National

Premier League legend Harry Redknapp will be without a runner in Saturday's Grand National after his horse Shakem Up'arry missed out on selection by the narrowest margin

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1 week ago Grand National 2025: Harry Redknapp's runner in the balance as latest Aintree runners and betting released

Redknapp is still waiting to see if Shakem Up'Arry will get into Aintree on Saturday

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3 w. ago Grand National 2025: Trainer set to realise big race dream with ex

Michael Keady has only been training on his own since December but is set to give Horantzau D’Airy his stable debut at Aintree in April

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