Tributes have begun to flow in following news that legendary Grand National winner Ballabriggs has died at the age of 25.
Trained by Donald McCain and ridden by Jason Maguire, Ballabriggs was the 14/1 winner at the 2011 Grand National at Aintree.
The Grand National Guide paid tribute on Facebook: “Rest easy, Ballabriggs.
“You gave us one of those unforgettable Aintree afternoons, and your name will forever be part of Grand National history.”
Ballabriggs enjoyed a happy retirement at owner Trevor Hemmings’ Ballaseyr Stud in Andreas.
For Hemmings, Ballabriggs was the middle horse in a trio of Grand National winners, following Hedgehunter in 2005 and preceding Many Clouds in 2015.
In 2010, he won the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival, one of seven victories during his 28-race career.
A spokesperson for Aintree Racecourse said: “The 2011 Grand National winner is etched into racing history and our thoughts are with all connections.”