Scottish-trained Grand National winner One For Arthur has died aged 14.
The Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse was just the second trained in Scotland to win big at Aintree - after Rubstic in 1979.
One For Arthur defied 14-1 odds to win at the Grand National and become a racing favourite in the process.
Trainer Lucinda Russell this evening confirmed the news of One For Arthur's passing - three years after the horse was retired from competition.
An emotional social media post read: "We are sad to share that One For Arthur died this morning.
"A horse of a lifetime, he made our dreams come true when winning the Aintree Grand National in 2017.
"Arthur had a fabulous life on and off the track, and in winning at Aintree brought himself immortality. We will miss him."
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An Aintree Racecourse statement read: "Forever an Aintree legend.
"Saddened to hear the news that One For Arthur has passed away today."
Great British Racing, commented: "Sad news.
"Our thoughts go out to the Lucinda Russell team and all those connected to One For Arthur.
"A hugely popular Grand National winner, he will be sorely missed."
And Scottish Racing added: "So sad to hear One For Arthur has died.
"He won the hearts of our nation with his gutsy race to victory in the@AintreeRaces Grand National in 2017.
"Our deepest condolences to the Two Golf Widows,@lucindavrussell @DerekFoxJockey & all connections. He will never be forgotten."
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