Ep 1238 - Celebre D'Allen dies after National run

Josh Stacey in for Nick today and begins by reflecting on the sad
news that came through this morning regarding Grand National runner
Celebre D'Allen who sadly passed away last night after taking a
sudden downturn. James Given, BHA's Director of Equine Health and
Welfare joins the show to reflect on events that took place with
this horse from the moment he collapsed while James also explains
the stringent measures that the BHA have in place before a horse
can even line up. Timeform's Dan Barber looks at the figures of the
race and assesses how it stacks up against previous renewals. David
Power Jockey's Cup winner Harry Skelton pops in to discuss that
500k prize as well as the final couple of weeks of the trainers'
title and what Dan has up his sleeve to curtail Willie Mullins's
late bid. Christian Williams looks back on his winner on Saturday
in Liverpool before this week's Weatherbys Bloodstock segment takes
us to South Africa as we hear from Eugene Freeman of Boland Stud.