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Ballabriggs dies aged 25

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Grand National winner was spending retirement near Andreas

A Grand National winner who'd been enjoying his retirement on the Isle of Man has died.

Ballabriggs was 25, and spent his final days at Trevor Hemmings' Ballaseyr Stud in Andreas.

Aintree Racecourse has paid tribute to the 2011 winner, saying he is 'etched into racing history'.

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