The cause of the death of Grand National Horse Celebre d’Allen was revealed following a post-mortem.
It was tragically announced Tuesday that Celebre d’Allen died on Monday evening at the age of 13 on Monday evening, just two days after collapsing during the Aintree event with nothing to give ”.
The Hunger, an outsider 125/1 formed by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, was weakened in the late stadiums and collapsed after the last closure, requiring veterinary attention.
Jockey Nolan – who has since removed his social media accounts – received a 10 -day ban after the British HorseRacing Authority (BHA) confirmed that he had broken the rules of conduct by continuing a horse that will clearly struggle.
And the conclusions of the Post-Mortem, which was shared Thursday in a BHA statement, explained how a “severe respiratory infection”, which was before taking a septicemia, played a major role in the death of Celebre d’Allen.
He said: “ The post-mortem report made on Celebre d’Allen was shared with the coach and owner, who authorized the key conclusions to be published by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).
The cause of the death of Grand National Horse Celebre d’Allen (second on the right) was revealed
The 13 -year -old gamper (photo in 2023), who was the eldest horse on the ground, started well at the Grand National but collapsed after the last closure and died on Monday evening
A “severe respiratory infection” has probably contributed to death, said the autopsy
“The post-mortem was produced by the veterinarians of Rossdales de Newmarket. The post-mortem conclusions indicate that the episode associated with the exercise experienced by the horse after the race ended at the time of death.
“However, a severe bacterial respiratory infection (crying) occurred after the race which led to the deterioration of the horse on Monday evening, with the subsequent beginning of sepsis or endotoxemia (the release of harmful substances in the blood circulation of bacteria) capable of having been a key factor in the death.
“The 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. Other blood taken on Monday indicated a seriously compromised immune system.
The press release continued: “These indications had not been present in the blooms taken on the day of the race. This indicates that this problem appeared after the race and the episode associated with the exercise.
“Cardiac pathology has found no problem that is likely to be significant in the death of the horse. As indicated above, the circumstances concerning death – as is the case for any fatal injury – are being examined in detail. The post mortem is part of this process.
“In addition, the Grand National is still examined in detail after each race race by the BHA and the Jockey Club.”
Philip Hobbs and Johnson White Racing, the horse’s coach, had expressed their sadness on the death of the gelding on Tuesday.
“We have a broken heart to share that Allen Celebre has died,” they said. “He received the best treatment of veterinary teams and improved.
Micheal Nolan, who rose the horse, was suspended for 10 days following the race
“However, he deteriorated significantly last night and could not be saved. It was a wonderful horse and we will all miss a lot.
Celebre d’Allen – which was the eldest horse on the field in Aintree – had started well in the race but seemed to be in difficulty after the second fence. Nolan continued to ride before finally stopping after jumping the last.
The gelding was then able to enter a horse ambulance and was taken for a more in -depth assessment.
The sun and Matt Chapman of ITV revealed on Saturday evening that Celebre d’Allen had undergone a heat stroke and would remain in Aintree during the night to monitor.
And on Sunday, there was a brighter perspective on the state of Celibre d’Allen with the gelding in search of fine Bettle on social networks.
Take to x, Hobbs and White’s Joint-Compou shared a video of the horse with the legend: ‘Celebre d’Allen Bright and Breezy this morning @Antreees after having worked so well in the Grand National.’
However, the new tragic of her death then came on Monday evening with the BHA announcing the new “sad” and “heartbreaking”.
Meanwhile, the Jockey Nolan underwent a torrent of online abuse in the aftermath of the death of the horse, as we said: “Absolutely disgusted by what you did to this poor horse.”
Allen Celebre had looked brighter on Sunday after receiving veterinary attention
Another furious speaker called Nolan as “horse tobacco”, before another individual said: “You are lightly with your ban, practically whisking a horse for an injury or death, you should be ashamed, the owners should avoid you …
Another added: “In my opinion, the 10 -day ban given to Michael Nolan was not sufficient. A 13 -year -old horse fought on the big national fences with a hot day, when he had clearly no longer to give was horrible to see and now had devastating consequences. Allen Celebre Rip.
An additional furious individual: “ Michael Nolan should be prohibited for life, should never be allowed to ride in a race again, these jockeys have a duty of diligence towards horses and he has left Celebr of Allen, he goes up many horses every week and knows when they are beaten. 0 excuse must be prohibited.
Nolan’s accounts on X and Facebook were then deleted following abuses, while it was also strongly criticized by animal rights groups.
“It is absolutely obnoxious that after the race until he has more to give ” in the Grand National, Celebre d’Allen has died,” wrote the director of Animal Aid, Iain Green in a press release.
“The jockey leading him to the point of collapsing received a pitiful suspension of 10 days.
“Allowing a horse of this age to run in the most punishing and notoriously dangerous breed recorded is nothing less than the criminal, and the responsibility for this is the responsibility of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).
“The horse running for their lives is not sport, it is obvious and disturbing the abuse of animals.”
Nolan subsequently deleted his X and Facebook accounts as a result of abuses
The death of Celebre d’Allen continued to be a major subject of discussion on social networks and several fans stressed the tragic incident as a chance to call a major change of rule in Aintree.
At 13, the horse was the eldest on the ground – and the fans estimated that an age limit should be introduced for the master event in the future.
One of them said: “He should never have entered this race. Never. Not at 13 years old. This bad jockey needs to prohibit for life! Poor and poor Celebre d allen, he did not deserve the way he was treated!
Another fan added: “I was not winner of 13 years in 100 years. Allen Celebre was a 3 -year exit mile. Spend your day in the sun as owner / jockey. Pull it if necessary. Nolan’s has made nearly 1,200 rides in the past 5 years. He is not an amateur, in fact he is good at his day. No excuses. RIP.’
Another fan sounded with: “Desperately sad. It is easy to think, but the horse was 13 years old and the jockey was clearly not interested in the well-being of horses. Celebr of Allen is now dead. Credibility lost for all parties.
A more upset individual added: “Absolutely heartbreaking, especially for those who loved and took care of him. I am a racing fan but you have to question the decision to run a 13 -year -old child in GN in the first place. The jockey ban must be examined and extended. Allen’s Celebre Rip – You deserve better!
Meanwhile, Broadway Boy, who suffered a terrible fall by leading the race, was the other runner to put in a horse ambulance in Aintree.
However, he would quickly recover after returning to the court of coach Nigel Twiston-Davies after being watched on Saturday evening by the veterinarians.
