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Broadway Boy Returns Home After Grand National Fall
Grand National participant Broadway Boy, the racehorse that experienced a significant fall at the Aintree steeplechase, is returning to his stable following medical attention from equine veterinarians. The gelding, who was prominently positioned for a large portion of the race, stumbled and fell at the 25th fence. He received immediate on-course care from veterinary professionals before being transported in a horse ambulance for further evaluation and treatment.
Positive Updates on Broadway Boy’s Condition
Reports emerged last night indicating that veterinary professionals were ‘content’ with Broadway Boy’s state, and connections expressed ‘strong optimism’ for his complete recovery. Assistant trainer Willy Twiston-Davies has now provided a further encouraging update via social media platform X.
“Thank you for all the kind messages, and more importantly, thanks to all the vets at Aintree Races,” Twiston-Davies posted.
Journey Home for Injured Racehorse
“Broadway Boy is currently being loaded onto the horse ambulance and is returning home. He is such a special horse to everyone at Grangehill Farm. A big thank you to Laura, who has remained with him overnight.”
Jockey Tom Bellamy Injured in Fall
Tom Bellamy, the jockey who rode Broadway Boy, was taken to Aintree University Hospital after the incident. It was later confirmed that he had sustained a broken wrist. All other 33 jockeys safely returned to the weighing room after the conclusion of the Grand National.
Celebre D’Allen Collapses, Jockey Receives Ban
In a separate incident, another horse, Celebre D’Allen, collapsed on the racecourse after being pulled up near the end of the race. He also entered a horse ambulance before being transported back to his stables for further treatment.
His jockey, Micheal Nolan, subsequently received a 10-day suspension following an inquiry by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).
BHA Investigation and Statement
The BHA released a statement detailing the investigation: “An enquiry was conducted to assess whether Micheal Nolan, the rider of Celebre D’Allen, continued in the race when the horse appeared to be lacking energy and was visibly losing ground after the second-last fence.”
“The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed, and recordings of the incident were reviewed. The rider was subsequently suspended for 10 days.”
In another statement, the BHA addressed the welfare of both horses, stating they ‘received prompt and extensive treatment from the veterinary teams, utilising the excellent facilities and numerous specialists present on site’.
Race Outcome Overshadowed by Incidents
Nick Rockett achieved victory for trainer Willie Mullins, who also secured second and third place with I Am Maximus and Grangeclare West respectively. However, the afternoon’s events were unfortunately overshadowed by the concerning scenes involving Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen.