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Telegraph
10-04-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
Grand National horse died from ‘infection and sepsis'
Grand National runner Celebre D'Allen died from a respiratory infection which developed after his collapse in the race. The 13-year-old horse developed a 'severe bacterial respiratory infection' that resulted in the onset of sepsis as the horse's immune system was 'severely compromised' after running on Saturday. Post-mortem examinations concluded that an 'exercise-associated episode' which led the 13-year-old to collapse was no longer a factor by the time of his death on Tuesday. The horse – who collapsed after jumping the last in Saturday's showpiece – died of complications linked to pleuropneumonia (a lung infection), although blood tests taken on the day of the race showed no presence of the virus. Vets believe it is not possible to separate the emergence of the secondary problem from his run at Aintree. A statement from the BHA said: 'The findings of the post-mortem state that the exercise-associated episode experienced by the horse after the race had concluded by the time of death. 'However, a severe bacterial respiratory infection [pleuropneumonia] had occurred post-race which led to the horse's deterioration on Monday evening, with the subsequent onset of sepsis or endotoxaemia [the release of harmful substances into the bloodstream from bacteria] likely to have been a key factor in the cause of death. 'Blood tests taken from the day of the race indicate that the infection had not been present in the horse on raceday, and was therefore developed after the race.' After initially showing signs of recovery, Celebre D'Allen's condition 'deteriorated significantly' and he died on Tuesday. Micheal Nolan, Celebre D'Allen's rider, was handed a 10-day suspension after Aintree stewards ruled he had 'continued in the race when the horse appeared to have no more to give and was clearly losing ground after the second-last fence'. But the post-mortem examination found that the effects of the incident had 'concluded by the time of death'. 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 on raceday. The BHA said the post-mortem was just 'one part' of their reviewing process of any fatality. Celebre D'Allen was a 125-1 shot at the National won by jockey Patrick Mullins on Nick Rockett. This is great to see 🙌 Broadway Boy and Celebre D'Allen who ran in yesterday's Randox Grand National are heading off home after being given the time and treatment they needed from our expert teams. — Aintree Racecourse (@AintreeRaces) April 6, 2025 Celebre D'Allen's death prompted criticism from animal-rights activists, with Animal Rising and Animal Aid attacking the sport for allowing him to run aged 13. The BHA said there had been 24 13-year-old horses since 2000 who have competed in the Grand National, with no previous fatalities. There was also concern at the Grand National for Broadway Boy, who suffered a heavy fall at the 25th fence while leading the race. Vets and staff rushed to the scene and it was confirmed on Sunday that, although the horse was 'stiff and sore', it was 'travelling home' safely. National-winning jockey suspended Winning jockey Mullins was also banned this week after being handed an eight-day suspension for overuse of the whip on the run to the finish line. Mullins, who led home a one-two-three for father and trainer Willie Mullins, was found to have used the whip eight times after the last fence, one more than the permitted seven in jumps racing. His ride was referred to the Whip Review Committee who elected to sanction the amateur jockey for breaching the limit, and he will be suspended for eight separate days including April 23 and 25.
The Guardian
10-04-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Grand National runner Celebre d'Allen died with severe respiratory infection
A 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'. The report also found that 'bloods taken on Monday indicated a severely compromised immune system. These indications had not been present in the bloods taken on the day of the race. This indicates that this issue emerged subsequent to the race and the exercise-associated episode. 'The heart pathology found no issues which are likely to be significant in the death of the horse.' The conclusion appears to explain why Celebre d'Allen had appeared to be recovering from his collapse on Sunday, before his condition suddenly deteriorated on Monday evening. Celebre D'Allen was the oldest runner in Saturday's race but held a narrow lead over the third-last before fading quickly after the second-last. He collapsed shortly after jumping the final fence. Ayr 1.30 Lario 2.05 Irish Chorus 2.40 Histrionic 3.15 Riskintheground (nb) 3.50 Dance Thief 4.25 The Four Sixes 4.58 Out Out Fontwell 1.40 Twist Of Fatecatch 2.15 All Authorized 2.50 Staff Sergeant Len 3.25 Kalif D'Airy 4.00 Extraordinary Man 4.30 Bluenose Belle Newbury 1.52 Coyy 2.27 Mystic Maureen 3.03 Lady Ridgewood 3.37 Falconer 4.10 Charging Thunder 4.45 Huscal 5.20 Change Sings (nap) Sedgefield 4.15 Willie Shake Hands 4.50 Mutual Respect 5.25 Pub Crawl 5.55 Redbridge Rambler 6.25 Feach Amach 6.55 Beny Nahar Road 7.25 Swingingonthesteel Huntingdon 4.35 Bongo Man 5.05 Cuban Court 5.38 Jack The Savage 6.08 Hystery Bere 6.38 Sangiovese 7.08 Glance At Midnight Michael Nolan, the gelding's jockey, was subsequently suspended for 10 days by the Aintree stewards for 'continuing in the race when the horse appeared to have no more to give and was clearly losing ground after the second-last fence.' The circumstances surrounding all race-related fatalities are reviewed in detail by the British Horseracing Authority, while the Grand National, the most famous and popular race of the year, is also the subject of a separate annual review by the regulator.
BBC News
10-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Celebre D'Allen died from 'post-race infection'
Grand National runner Celebre D'Allen died from a "severe bacterial respiratory infection" that developed after the race, a post-mortem has determined. However, the post-mortem acknowledged the horse's immune system was "severely compromised" after the "exercise-associated episode" during Saturday's 13-year-old did not finish at Aintree, having been pulled up after the final fence before collapsing on the initially showing signs of recovery, Celebre D'Allen's condition "deteriorated significantly" and he died on Micheal Nolan, Celebre D'Allen's rider, was handed a 10-day suspension after Aintree stewards ruled he had "continued in the race when the horse appeared to have no more to give and was clearly losing ground after the second-last fence".But the post-mortem found that the effects of the incident had "concluded by the time of death". The horse developed pleuropneumonia - a bacterial respiratory infection - after the infection resulted in the onset of sepsis, which is "likely to have been a key factor" in the cause of tests taken on the day of the race indicated that the infection had not been present in the horse on British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said the post-mortem is just "one part" of their reviewing process of any fatality and that Celebre D'Allen's death will be analysed in detail. Celebre D'Allen was a 125-1 shot at the National, which was won by jockey Patrick Mullins on Nick Tuesday, it was also announced that Mullins has been given an eight-day ban after his ride was referred to the Whip Review amateur jockey, 35, breached the whip rules during the race, using his whip eight times after the final fence when the limit in jump racing is will be suspended for eight separate days including 23 and 25 D'Allen's death prompted criticism from animal rights groups, with Animal Rising saying the sport of horse racing was to blame for the horse's death. Animal Aid said it was "disgraceful" to allow a horse of Celebre D'Allen's age to be ridden in the "most gruelling race in the country".The BHA said there had been 24 13-year-old horses since 2000 who have competed in the Grand National, with no previous fatalities.
The Independent
08-04-2025
- The Independent
Horse that collapsed after Grand National dies
A horse which was ridden in the Grand National until it 'appeared to have no more to give' has died. Celebre D'Allen collapsed towards the end of the steeplechase at Aintree racecourse on Saturday afternoon and received treatment on the course before being taken to stables. On Tuesday, Philip Hobbs and Johnson White Racing announced the 13-year-old horse had died. In a statement, the trainers said: 'He received the very best treatment by the veterinary teams and was improving. However, he deteriorated significantly last night and could not be saved. He was a wonderful horse and we will all miss him greatly.' Jockey Michael Nolan was suspended after riding the horse. A steward's report, published by the British Horseracing Authority, said an inquiry was held to consider whether the rider 'had continued in the race when the horse appeared to have no more to give and was clearly losing ground after the second-last fence'. The report said: 'The rider and the veterinary officer were interviewed, and recordings of the incident were viewed. The rider was suspended for 10 days.' Safety changes were introduced to the world-famous race in 2024. In 2023, the start was delayed by 15 minutes after animal rights protesters' gained access to the Merseyside course. Horse Hill Sixteen died after falling at the first fence, with his owner later saying the protests contributed to his fall. A spokesman for Animal Rising, the group which carried out the 2023 demonstration, said on Tuesday: 'Celebre D'Allen, like every other victim of the Grand National, deserved a long and peaceful life. 'Instead he was raced to death by an industry driven by greed and profit. 'The blame for his death lies not with any individual but with the 'sport' of horse racing itself. 'Again and again, we see horses pushed far beyond their limits, to the point of injury, collapse and death. 'This weekend at Aintree, the public caught a glimpse of the cruel reality of racing and the nationwide concern for Broadway Boy and Celebre D'Allen says it all. 'Animal lovers across the UK are united in calling for an end to this rotten, archaic sport.' Almost 60,000 racegoers were at the course to watch the steeplechase this weekend, with millions more watching at home. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said Celebre D'Allen was provided with a 'thorough check' by vets at the course before racing and received treatment from a team of experts after his collapse. A spokesman said: 'The BHA and Aintree racecourse will analyse the race and this incident in detail, as is the case every year and with every fatal injury in any race. This will include the horse being sent for post-mortem. 'The process of reviewing every fatality allows us to build on our existing data and help us understand how all reasonable avoidable risk can be reduced in order to keep our horses and riders as safe as possible. 'This process previously led to the changes that were made to the Grand National in 2024, including the reduction in the number of runners. 'Prior to Saturday's race there had been no fatal injuries in the previous nine races run over the Grand National course since the 2023 National. 'The steps we have taken to improve safety over the years reflects the great respect we have for our horses, and our commitment to their safety.' In a statement on X, the RSPCA said: 'We share in the shock and sadness at the death of Celebre D'Allen. 'Following the death of Willy De Houelle on the opening day, we have now seen two fatalities at this year's Grand National festival. We await the British Horseracing Authority's investigation into these deaths.' A spokesman for Aintree Racecourse said: '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.' Broadway Boy, which also received veterinary treatment after falling during the race, was said to be recovering on Tuesday. Assistant trainer Willy Twiston-Davies wrote on X: 'He's obviously still sore but the vets are happy with his progress. 'He's getting all the care and attention possible, he is looking brighter each day.'
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Horse that collapsed after Grand National dies
A horse which was ridden in the Grand National until it 'appeared to have no more to give' has died. Celebre D'Allen collapsed towards the end of the steeplechase at Aintree racecourse on Saturday afternoon and received treatment on the course before being taken to stables. On Tuesday, Philip Hobbs and Johnson White Racing announced the 13-year-old horse had died. In a statement, the trainers said: 'He received the very best treatment by the veterinary teams and was improving. However, he deteriorated significantly last night and could not be saved. He was a wonderful horse and we will all miss him greatly.' Jockey Michael Nolan was suspended after riding the horse. A steward's report, published by the British Horseracing Authority, said an inquiry was held to consider whether the rider 'had continued in the race when the horse appeared to have no more to give and was clearly losing ground after the second-last fence'. The report said: 'The rider and the veterinary officer were interviewed, and recordings of the incident were viewed. The rider was suspended for 10 days.' Safety changes were introduced to the world-famous race in 2024. In 2023, the start was delayed by 15 minutes after animal rights protesters' gained access to the Merseyside course. Horse Hill Sixteen died after falling at the first fence, with his owner later saying the protests contributed to his fall. A spokesman for Animal Rising, the group which carried out the 2023 demonstration, said on Tuesday: 'Celebre D'Allen, like every other victim of the Grand National, deserved a long and peaceful life. 'Instead he was raced to death by an industry driven by greed and profit. 'The blame for his death lies not with any individual but with the 'sport' of horse racing itself. 'Again and again, we see horses pushed far beyond their limits, to the point of injury, collapse and death. 'This weekend at Aintree, the public caught a glimpse of the cruel reality of racing and the nationwide concern for Broadway Boy and Celebre D'Allen says it all. 'Animal lovers across the UK are united in calling for an end to this rotten, archaic sport.' Almost 60,000 racegoers were at the course to watch the steeplechase this weekend, with millions more watching at home. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said Celebre D'Allen was provided with a 'thorough check' by vets at the course before racing and received treatment from a team of experts after his collapse. A spokesman said: 'The BHA and Aintree racecourse will analyse the race and this incident in detail, as is the case every year and with every fatal injury in any race. This will include the horse being sent for post-mortem. 'The process of reviewing every fatality allows us to build on our existing data and help us understand how all reasonable avoidable risk can be reduced in order to keep our horses and riders as safe as possible. 'This process previously led to the changes that were made to the Grand National in 2024, including the reduction in the number of runners. 'Prior to Saturday's race there had been no fatal injuries in the previous nine races run over the Grand National course since the 2023 National. 'The steps we have taken to improve safety over the years reflects the great respect we have for our horses, and our commitment to their safety.' A spokesman for Aintree Racecourse said: '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.' Broadway Boy, which also received veterinary treatment after falling during the race, was said to be recovering on Tuesday. Assistant trainer Willy Twiston-Davies wrote on X: 'He's obviously still sore but the vets are happy with his progress. 'He's getting all the care and attention possible, he is looking brighter each day.'
