Broadway Boy statement issued after Grand National horse whisked off in ambulance | Racing | Sport![]() The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) have released a statement after Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen required veterinary treatment following the 2025 Randox Grand National. The two horses were both assessed on the track after the race, causing a minor delay. After going off at odds of 100/1, Broadway Boy raced prominently for jockey Tom Bellamy before taking a heavy fall at the 25th fence. Staff at Aintree then rushed to the aid of both the runner and rider. Broadway Boy received immediate care on the track before he walked into a horse ambulance for further checks from the veterinary team. The Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained gelding then headed back to his stables, where he will continue to be checked. A statement from the BHA read: “Both horses received immediate and extensive treatment by the vets, also calling on the first class facilities and various teams on site. This treatment and assessment will continue into the evening.” Celebre D’Allen was similarly one of the bigger-priced outsiders for the race, being widely available at 125/1 before the off. He settled well towards the head of the pack for jockey Micheal Nolan but was pulled up after he had jumped the final fence. The 13-year-old then collapsed on the track and was treated by the veterinary team. Similarly to Broadway Boy, Celebre D’Allen also walked into a horse ambulance before heading back to his stables for further assessments. Jockey Micheal Nolan will face a stewards inquiry as a result of his ride. Nolan was riding in the Grand National of his career, having ridden 37 winners from 254 rides so far this season. Broadway Boy’s jockey, Tom Bellamy, was taken for further assessments at the Aintree University Hospital following his fall. All other jockeys returned to the weighing room, with racing soon continuing. Willie Mullins has been the star of the show at Aintree over the past few days, and he capped off a remarkable meeting with victory in the Grand National with Nick Rockett at odds of 33/1. The gelding battled gamely to the line to see off the challenge of stablemate I Am Maximus, who valiantly attempted to retain his crown. Mullins could not contain his emotions when quizzed on the success, with his son Patrick Mullins riding Nick Rockett to victory to cap off a brilliant meeting. The pair then enjoyed another winner in the bumper when Green Splendour cruised to victory. Source link Posted: 2025-04-06 00:26:11 |
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