Celebre D’Allen Died So You Could Place a Bet

Another Grand National. Another dead horse.

This year it was Celebre D’Allen - a 13-year-old who led the field with three fences to go, before his body gave out, his lungs gave in, and he collapsed. He was walked off the track by vets, spent the night under observation, and then quietly died.

Cue the press release parade.

“He received the very best treatme…