Racing
Grand National investigation launched after Celebre D’Allen dies days after race
An investigation has been launched into the Grand National following the death of Celebre D’Allen. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Aintree Racecourse will ‘analyse’ the details surrounding the fatality in a bid to make the event safer for horses.
Celebre D’Allen collapsed during the Grand National after growing exhausted. Jockey Micheal Nolan, who was later suspended for not pulling the horse up sooner, eventually stopped the 13-year-old gelding after the penultimate hurdle. Celebre D’Allen received lengthy treatment and his condition was said to be improving, but his trainers later confirmed that he died after his condition deteriorated on Monday night.
