🐴💔 Heartbreak for horse racing fans as Grand National champ, Noble Yeats, has passed away at 11 years old. After a legendary victory in 2022 as a 50-1 underdog, this beloved horse has sadly succumbed to colic. Despite the tireless efforts to save him, Noble Yeats was put to rest peacefully.
His phenomenal win at Aintree won our hearts, with jockey Sam Waley-Cohen delivering an unforgettable ride that fulfilled a lifelong dream. 🏆 As they say, he went in looking like “a shaggy pony” and became a true champion—a “prince himself” amidst the elite.
Post-racing life saw him enjoying retirement in Oxfordshire with his pals Long Run and Oscar Time. Even though he didn’t end his racing days with a win, his triumphs in the 2022 Many Clouds Chase and the 2024 Cleeve Hurdle secured his legacy. 🌟
To honour Noble Yeats’ memory, the Waley-Cohen family plans a heartfelt tribute by planting a tree above his ashes at their Banbury farm. It’s a fitting memorial to a horse that offered endless joy and unforgettable memories. 🌳
Forever galloping in our hearts, run free, Noble Yeats! 🐎❤️