Broadway Boy treatment 'continues' after Grand National fall as new statement issued
The two horses who were being treated after falling during the Grand National will continue to be treated 'into the evening', racing bosses have said.
Thirty-four horses started the Grand National 2025 at Aintree today, with 33/1 shot Nick Rockett beating I Am Maximus to claim the world-famous title.
However, 18 horses didn't finish the race - with two horses, Broadway Boy and Celebre D'Allen, having to receive on-course assessment by veterinary teams, who erected screens around both animals.
Following extensive on-course treatment, both horses were able to walk onto the horse ambulance and return to the stables, Aintree bosses said.
In a new statement posted at 6pm, the British Horseracing Authority said: "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."
Broadway Boy's jockey, Tom Bellamy, has also been taken to hospital.
The final placings for this year's Grand National, including the winner, with 16 finishers out of 34 runners:
Nick Rockett
I Am Maximus
Grangeclare West
Iroko
Mettingofthewaters
Senior Chef
Minella Cocooner
Hewick
Minella Indo
Twig
Three Card Brag
Beauport
Horantazu D'airy
Vanillier
Bravemansgame
Chantry House
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