Overview

• Broadway Boy suffered a severe fall at the 25th fence while leading the race but was later assessed by veterinarians and walked onto a horse ambulance for further care.
• Celebre d'Allen collapsed during the race and was also treated by veterinary teams before being transported for evaluation.
• Animal rights groups criticized the Grand National, labeling the incidents as evidence of ongoing welfare issues in horse racing and condemning the lack of transparency in updates.
• ITV faced backlash for avoiding coverage of Broadway Boy's fall and providing delayed updates on the condition of the horses involved.
• Nick Rockett, a 33-1 outsider, claimed victory in the race, edging out last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, in a dramatic finish.