Arkle and Red Rum lead Irish in new series of stamps celebrating horse racing

The horses featured are Frankel, Shergar, Kauto Star, Desert Orchid, Arkle, Brigadier Gerard and Estimate as well as Red Rum.

A new set of stamps is being launched in Britain featuring racehorse legends, just days before this year's Aintree Grand National.

Artwork of eight champion horses who have won top races over the past 60 years are included in the stamps, and there are multiple Irish connections to the chosen horses.