Grand National horse Celebre D’Allen has passed away two days after collapsing during the race at Aintree.
The 13-year-old horse, who was a 125/1 outsider trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, appeared to weaken as the race reached it’s climax and required veterinary observation.
Celebre d’Allen died after collapsing at the Grand NationalPA PAStatements have also been released by the trainer[/caption]Hobbs and White took to X on Tuesday to inform fans of the tragic news.
read: “We’re heartbroken to share that Celebre D’Allen has passed away. He received the very best treatment by the veterinary teams and was improving,’ said Philip Hobbs and Johnson White Racing in a statement on Tuesday morning.
“However, he deteriorated significantly last night and could not be saved. He was a wonderful horse and we will all miss him greatly.”
Jockey Micheal Nolan was given a 10-day ban by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) after it was judged that he had breached riding rules by continuing on a horse that was visibly struggling.
Celebre D’Allen had made a bright start to the race but began to deteriorate after the second-last fence, however, Nolan continued to ride before stopping after jumping the final fence.
The horse made its way into the ambulance before undergoing a series of tests.
Celebre D’Allen appeared to be in good spirits in a social media post on Sunday prompting hopes of a full recovery.
Hobbs and White’s X account posted a video of the horse alongside the caption: ‘Celebre D’Allen bright and breezy this morning @AintreeRaces after running so well in the Grand National.’
In light of the news, Aintree Racecourse posted their own tribute to the horse/
The statement read: “Celebre d’Allen was a much-loved member of Philip and Johnson’s team and all of us at Aintree are deeply saddened by today’s news.
“Those who look after British racing’s equine athletes every day have a unique bond with their horses and provide the very best care imaginable. Our thoughts are with everyone connected with Celebre d’Allen.”
Meanwhile, The British Horseracing Authority said: “All of us at the BHA are saddened to learn of the death of Celebre d’Allen following Saturday’s Grand National. It has been clear to see since Saturday afternoon just how much the horse meant to his connections and we send our condolences to them.”
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