Celebre d'Allen's tragic death after collapsing in the latter stages of the Grand National earlier this month has sparked a nationwide conversation about the dangers of horseracing. Tragically, since the 13-year-old's death, which was caused by pleuropneumonia (a bacterial infection that affects both the lungs and the chest cavity), there have been seven other racehorses to die in the UK.

On April 6, the day after Celebre d'Allen's death, the racehorse Malc died in the starting stalls at Southwell Racecourse in Stoke-on-Trent. Then, on April 11, a horse called Falconer was killed after getting injured running at Newbury - a flat track. On the same day at Ayr Racecourse, seven-year-old Persian Time fell and broke its neck during what was its eleventh race.

The next day, during the Scottish Grand National, also held at Ayr, Macdermott and The Kniphand both lost their lives. The former pulled up sharply, while the latter fell in the closing stages. Another horse, Valgrand, died at the same track on the same day after racing in the Scottish Champion Hurdle.

Them, on April 13, Magical Annie died at Stratford-upon-Avon races aged only 6, according to horsedeathwatch.com. Celebre d'Allen's death, which came two days after Willy De Houelle's death at Aintree, has prompted national conversation about the ethics of horseracing.

The 125-1 shot was leading during the iconic Grand National, but pulled up before the end. While it was being led away by the veterinary team it collapsed.

Following the horse's death, a statement issued by Aintree Racecourse read: “Celebre d’Allen was a much-loved member of Philip and Johnson’s team and all of us at Aintree are deeply saddened by today’s news.

“Those who look after British racing’s equine athletes every day have a unique bond with their horses and provide the very best care imaginable. Our thoughts are with everyone connected with Celebre d’Allen.”