Overview

• Broadway Boy suffered a serious fall at the 25th fence while leading the race but later walked onto a horse ambulance and returned to the stables for further assessment.
• Jockey Tom Bellamy was unseated during Broadway Boy's fall and is undergoing evaluation at Aintree University Hospital for potential injuries.
• Animal rights groups criticized the race organizers and broadcaster ITV, accusing them of inadequate transparency and 'welfare-washing' in the aftermath of the incidents.
• The 2025 Grand National was won by 33-1 outsider Nick Rockett, with only 16 of the 34 horses completing the challenging race.
• Despite recent safety measures, including reducing the field size and softening fences, critics argue these efforts remain insufficient to address ongoing welfare concerns.