Jockey Michael Nolan received a 10-day ban after his horse fell during the Grand National race, with stewards noting the horse “appeared to have no more to give.” Celebre D’Allen was one of two horses that fell during the Aintree event. Vets attended to the animal on the course before it was taken to the horse ambulance and later returned to the stables for further care.
Following a review by the British Horse Racing Authority, it was found that Nolan had a role in the incident where the horse collapsed before the final hurdle. As a result, Nolan was suspended for 10 days. Another horse, Broadway Boy, also fell during the Grand National, receiving treatment on the course and causing a delay in the day’s races. Both horses were later assessed after walking onto the horse ambulance.
Jockey Tom Bellamy required hospital treatment, while the rest of the jockeys returned to the weighing room. Despite the falls, Nick Rockett emerged victorious in the Grand National with odds of 33/1, piloted by jockey Patrick Mullins. Trainer Willie Mullins celebrated his third Grand National win, expressing his joy in an emotional interview with ITV.
Reflecting on the win, Mullins shared, “It doesn’t get any better than this. To father the winning riding, train the winning horse. The way we planned this with Stewart over ten bottles of wine in Australia. All great plans come together.”