The horse developed pleuropneumonia – a bacterial respiratory infection – after the race. The infection resulted in the onset of sepsis, which is “likely to have been a key factor” in the cause of death. Blood tests taken on the day of the race indicated that the infection had not been present in the horse...
Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen has died following Saturday’s race at Aintree. The 13-year-old horse was pulled up after the final fence and collapsed on the track. He received medical treatment on the course before being taken to the racehorse stables for further assessment. After initially showing signs of recovery, he died after his condition...