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Grand National: Celebre D’Allen and Broadway Boy Receive Veterinary Care
A dramatic finish to the Grand National at Aintree Racecourse saw concern for two horses, Celebre D’Allen and Broadway Boy, who required trackside veterinary attention. Initial reports indicate Celebre D’Allen stumbled shortly after the race concluded and will remain overnight at Aintree for monitoring. Broadway Boy also received immediate care following a fall during the steeplechase. Both horses are under observation by veterinary professionals.
Celebre D’Allen’s Condition
Racing commentator Matt Chapman of ITV Racing reported that Celebre D’Allen, the 13-year-old trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, may have suffered from heatstroke. Consequently, it was decided that the gelding would stay overnight at Aintree for continued assessment. Early indications suggest Celebre D’Allen is expected to recover.
Broadway Boy’s Fall and Condition
Chapman further updated on Broadway Boy, who also underwent treatment on the course and within a horse ambulance after a significant fall. The gelding fell at the 25th fence, having been in the lead for a large portion of the prestigious race.
The Nigel Twiston-Davies trained horse will be kept under observation for the next 24 hours. Veterinary staff are reportedly satisfied with his current state, and connections are optimistic about his full recovery. This positive news provided a reassuring conclusion to the three-day racing festival.
British Horseracing Authority Statement
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) issued a statement confirming the post-race treatment of both horses. The BHA stated: “Both horses received immediate and extensive treatment from veterinary teams on-site, utilizing the first-class facilities available. This level of care and evaluation will persist into the evening.”
Jockey Suspension and Jockey Injury
In related news, jockey Micheal Nolan received a 10-day suspension due to his ride on Celebre D’Allen. Stewards determined that Nolan, who stopped riding the horse after the final jump, could have halted sooner when it appeared the gelding was tiring.
A stewards’ report detailed: “An inquiry convened to assess whether Micheal Nolan, rider of CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR), persisted in the race when the horse lacked further momentum and visibly lost ground after the second-to-last fence. Interviews were conducted with the rider and the Veterinary Officer, and race footage was reviewed. Ultimately, the rider received a 10-day suspension.”
Separately, Tom Bellamy, the jockey who rode Broadway Boy, was transported to Aintree University Hospital after his fall. It has been confirmed that Bellamy sustained a broken wrist upon impact. All other 33 jockeys returned to the weighing room before the final two races of the event.