Grand National fans have received updates after Broadway Boy suffered a horror fall during the race at Aintree on Saturday afternoon. The horse had been leading and looked set for victory but suffered a worrying fall five fences from the finish.
He appeared to land on his neck and wasn't moving as TV cameras moved on to follow the race following the incident at the 25th fence. Despite many fearing the worst, the Jockey Club has now confirmed Broadway Boy was able to walk on to the horse ambulance and has since returned to the stables for further assessment.
It has now also been confirmed that jockey Tom Bellamy has gone to Aintree Hospital for further assessment following the dramatic fall, whilst the other jockeys have returned to the weighing room.
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Broadway Boy had been at the front of the race as the race entered its final stages but tumbled forwards with his head appearing to sink into the ground not far from the finish. Fellow horse Celebre D'Allen was also assessed on the course but has now returned to the stables. You can see live updates from the race and its build up here.
The British Horseracing Authority tweeted: "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."
Nina Copleston-Hawkens, Animal Aid Campaign Manager said: "Animal Aid are disgusted and appalled that Broadway Boy suffered a horrific fall in the Grand National Race, and that the racing industry - rather than give the public an update on his wellbeing - had the gall to spout empty rhetoric about the ‘welfare’ of race horses.
"The lack of information provided about the welfare of these horses is despicable and demonstrates the sheer lack of care the industry has towards these horses. This is ‘welfare-washing’, at its most insidious."
Nick Rockett went on to win the race at Aintree which saw trainer Willie Mullins score an impressive one-two-three.
You can see the full Grand National results and where your horse finished here.
