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Jockey Micheal Nolan Receives Suspension Following Grand National Ride on Celebre D’Allen
In the aftermath of the 2025 Grand National steeplechase at Aintree, jockey Micheal Nolan has been handed a 10-day suspension due to his ride aboard Celebre D’Allen. The gelding, participating in the prestigious horse race, required veterinary attention after being pulled up subsequent to clearing the final obstacle.
Celebre D’Allen’s Race and Subsequent Examination
Celebre D’Allen, conditioned by the training partnership of Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, initially raced prominently within the field during the early stages of the demanding Aintree contest. However, his prospects of success seemed to diminish as the race progressed toward the concluding fences.
The outsider, priced at 125/1, was ultimately pulled up after negotiating the last fence and collapsed onto the course. Veterinary personnel promptly attended to the horse, providing treatment before he was able to walk into a horse ambulance for further evaluation off the track.
Following initial examinations, Celebre D’Allen has been returned to his stable, where he will continue to undergo comprehensive tests to ascertain the extent of any injuries sustained. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) initiated an investigation into Nolan’s ride after the race concluded, and the findings have now been disclosed in the official stewards’ report.
Stewards’ Report Details Nolan’s Suspension
The stewards’ report stated: “An inquiry was convened to assess whether Micheal Nolan, the jockey of CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR), persisted in racing when the horse appeared to be exhibiting signs of exhaustion and was visibly losing ground after navigating the second-to-last fence.”
“The jockey and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed regarding the incident, and video recordings were reviewed. As a result of the enquiry, the rider was suspended from racing for a period of 10 days.”
Broadway Boy Incident and Jockey Injury
Separately, Broadway Boy, trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, also necessitated on-course treatment after suffering a significant fall at the 25th fence. Similar to Celebre D’Allen, Broadway Boy has been transported back to his stable following an assessment within a horse ambulance.
The BHA issued a statement regarding the welfare of both horses, affirming: “Both horses received immediate and thorough care from veterinary professionals, utilizing the top-tier facilities and numerous specialist teams present at the venue. This level of care and ongoing assessment will extend into the evening.”
Jockey Tom Bellamy Hospitalized; Stumptown Found Lame
Broadway Boy’s jockey, Tom Bellamy, was subsequently transported to Aintree University Hospital for precautionary checks following his fall. In contrast, all other 33 jockeys returned to the weighing room without incident, and racing resumed with only a brief interruption.
Furthermore, the stewards’ report indicated that Stumptown, trained by Gavin Cromwell, was discovered to be lame on its right-hind leg post-race and had incurred a wound to the same leg. Jockey Keith Donoghue pulled up the gelding at three fences from the finish after it lost contact with the main group following the Canal Turn.