Grand National horse Celebre d'Allen died after developing respiratory infection
LONDON — A severe respiratory infection is likely to have contributed to the death of Grand National runner Celebre d'Allen, according to the findings of the post-mortem released Thursday.
The post-mortem also acknowledged that the 13-year-old horse's immune system was 'severely compromised' after running the gruelling jumps race on Saturday.
Celebre d'Allen, a 125-1 shot for the National, was pulled up by jockey Micheal Nolan after the last of the 30 fences. The horse then collapsed on the racecourse.
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