Bellamy suffered a broken wrist
Jockey Tom Bellamy was aboard Broadway Boy when the Grand National horse suffered a nasty fall during the Aintree showpiece.
The runner was treated by the veterinary team on the track and stayed overnight at Aintree to be monitored.
This morning, it was announced that Broadway Boy is “stiff and sore” but is OK and should return home today.
Bellamy was rushed to the hospital following the fall, and it was later revealed by Sun Racing’s Matt Chapman that the Cotswolds-based rider suffered a broken wrist.
Broadway Boy update
Grand National horse Broadway Boy is “stiff and sore” after his horrendous fall – but is OK and should return home today.
Jockey Tom Bellamy was rushed to hospital after 66-1 Broadway Boy, who was leading the world’s most famous race, came down at the 25th fence in yesterday’s race.
The former Cheltenham winner was back on his feet but taken into a horse ambulance.
Punters waited for a positive update on the runner’s health as he stayed at his Aintree stable overnight so he could be monitored by vets.
Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies’ son Sam issued a positive update on his situation this morning.
He wrote in reply to people asking if the horse was OK: “He’s stiff and sore but all being well travelling home this morning.”
Celebre D’Allen was another horse put into an ambulance after yesterday’s pulsating race, won by 33-1 Nick Rockett.
Sun Racing’s Matt Chapman confirmed the outsider had suffered heatstroke but was on the path to making a recovery.
Willie Mullins’ emotional win
Willie Mullins broke down in tears after watching Nick Rockett storm to an emotional Grand National win.
The 33-1 shot produced a huge shock, ridden by Mullins’ jockey son Patrick.
After watching his horses come in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th in the National, a visibly emotional Mullins stopped to speak to ITV.
Mullins, 68, said “That was some result” – before appearing to choke up.
As the Irishman struggled to get his words out, Matt Chapman put his arm around him, telling him to “take a moment”.
After seeing Mullins again struggle for words, Chapman told Mullins “We’ll come back in a minute”, ending the interview in order to give him more time to process his emotions.
