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.
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Hobbs and White took to X on Tuesday to inform fans of the tragic news.
The post 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.
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