Broadway Boy update issued by trainer after Grand National fall at Aintree
Broadway Boy was one of two horses to fall during the Grand National, with the horse being treated on the track before being taken away in an ambulance
Broadway Boy's trainer has shared an update after the horse's fall during the Grand National. The horse received immediate attention on the track and was transported by ambulance following a severe tumble in the prestigious race on Saturday afternoon.
Broadway Boy was not alone in experiencing trouble; Celebre d'Allen also fell and needed medical assistance from an ambulance.
On Sunday morning, the trainer of Broadway Boy released a statement: "Thank you for all the lovely messages, more importantly thanks to all the vets at Aintree Races.
"Broadway Boy is getting loaded onto the horse ambulance and coming home. Such a special horse to all of us at Grangehill farm. Big thanks to Laura who has stayed with him all night."
Mark Chapman of ITV Racing had previously clarified that the horse will be under observation for 24 hours, and whilst the vets were pleased with his progress, the news that he is heading home offers reassurance to concerned fans.
At 6pm on Saturday, the British Horseracing Authority gave an update on both Broadway Boy and Celebre d'Allen.
Their statement 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."
The Jockey Club, the organisation based at Aintree, detailed how both animals managed to walk into the ambulance unaided and were subsequently returned to the stables for more thorough evaluations.
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Chapman has revealed that Celebre d'Allen suffered from heatstroke, leading to the decision to keep the horse at Aintree overnight.
The horse's jockey, Micheal Nolan, has been handed a 10-day ban by stewards due to his riding style.