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The Randox Grand National took place at Aintree on Saturday, April 5
Millions of people from across the world tuned in to watch this year’s Grand National at Aintree.
The iconic race got underway at 4pm on Saturday afternoon with 34 horses competing for the top prize in what was the 177th running of the world-famous steeplechase race.
After galloping nearly 7km and jumping 30 fences the race was won by 33/1 Nick Rockett, who was ridden by Patrick Mullins and trained by his father, Willie.
This year, 34 runners set off, with 16 finishers.
See the full list of those who fell here.
As of Saturday evening, no horses suffered fatal injuries in the main race – however in the four-day festival, one horse died.
In the Grand National race on Saturday, two horses were injured and were assessed on course. Broadway Boy was leading for most of the race when it fell at the 25th fence.
Celebre d’Allen collapsed on the course after the final fence. Its jockey, Micheal Nolan, has been suspended for 10 days following the collapse.
A Jockey Club spokesperson said both Broadway Boy and Celebre d’Allen had also been able to return to the stables following extensive on-course treatment.
“Broadway Boy walked on to the horse ambulance and will return to the stables for further assessment,” they 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.”
Any further updates on their conditions will be provided here.
One fatality in Grand National festival
Before the race, one horse had already died during this year’s festival.
Four-year-old Willy De Houelle, owned by Susannah Ricci and ridden by Rachel Blackmore, took a tumble on the fourth hurdle out from the finishing line.
A shaken Blackmore got back to her feet to be helped into an ambulance but Willy De Houelle unfortunately could not be saved.
Ahead of the Grand National in 2024, The Jockey Club announced a number of changes in a bid to reduce the number of falling horses and injuries.
They included moving the start time to 4pm and reducing the field from 40 to 34 horses.
The first fence has also been moved 60 yards nearer to the start – with the aim that runners will approach it at a slower speed.
The height of the 11th fence has also been reduced by two inches to 4ft 10ins.
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
Published: 2025-04-05 15:31:43 | Author: [email protected] (Simon Coyle) | Source: MEN – Sport
Link: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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