Overview

• Celebre d’Allen, a 13-year-old horse, died after collapsing during the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse on April 5, 2025.
• The horse initially showed signs of recovery after on-course treatment but deteriorated overnight on April 7, leading to his death on April 8.
• Jockey Michael Nolan received a 10-day suspension for continuing to ride Celebre d’Allen despite visible signs of distress during the race.
• The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Aintree Racecourse have launched an investigation, including a post-mortem, to understand the incident and assess safety measures.
• Animal welfare groups have criticized the Grand National, arguing that recent safety reforms are insufficient to prevent such fatalities.