A horse has died on Grand National Day at Aintree Racecourse this afternoon.
Elle Est Belle suffered a suspected heart attack on the run to the line in the 2:25pm Betway Mersey Novices' Hurdle on Saturday. The Dan Skelton-trained horse, ridden by Harry Skelton, collapsed when finishing fourth and a green tent was erected around the six-year-old.
It has since been confirmed that Elle Est Belle had to be put down. Captain Conby, ridden by Kevin Sexton, also went down in the race, falling two from home.
